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Book SynopsisThis revised text offers five new chapters and substantial updates throughout as it explores various careers in physical activity fields. Students learn about concepts, programs, and professions in physical education, fitness, sport, recreation, dance, and health education. They also learn about problems in those fields—and how to provide solutions.
Table of ContentsPart I. The Current Context and Evolution of Physical ActivityChapter 1. The Dilemma of Our Times: Life Span Physical Activity and the Obesity Health Crisis
Trends in Sugary Drink and Fast Food Consumption
Federal and State Legislation to Address Childhood Nutrition and Wellness
The Costs of Overweight and Obesity
National Goals for Physical Activity in Schools and Beyond
The National Physical Activity Plan
Grading Progress on Physical Activity
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Chapter 2. Life Span Physical Activity: A Revolution Not Limited by Age or Gender
The Early Years
Youth: The Transition Years
Young Adulthood
Older Adulthood
The New Settings for Physical Activity
The Emerging Characteristics of Life Span Physical Activity
Confronting Major Issues
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Chapter 3. The Evolution of Physical Activity Philosophies and Programs
Gymnastics Philosophies and Systems: The Beginning of Physical Education in America
The Emergence of Physical Activity in American Physical Education
The Emergence of Fitness
The Emergence of Organized Sport in America
Sport on College Campuses
Sport During the Depression, World War II, and Beyond
Philosophical Influences in American Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport
The Emergence of Physical Activity for Girls and Women
Recent Philosophical Influences on Physical Activity
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Chapter 4. Developing an Infrastructure to Support Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles
Physical Fitness and Physical Activity: Whose Responsibility?
National-Level Efforts to Support Physical Activity Infrastructures
State-Level Efforts to Support Physical Activity Infrastructures
Local Efforts to Support Physical Activity Infrastructures
Allied Fields Supporting Physical Activity Infrastructure
Six Crucial Themes Defining Our Present and Future
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Part II. Physical EducationChapter 5. Basic Concepts of Physical Education
20th-Century Philosophical Influences on Physical Education
National Physical Education Goals and Content Standards
What Is the Subject Matter of Physical Education?
Physical Education and Physical Activity: The Same or Different?
Inclusion of Students With Disabilities in Physical Education
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Chapter 6. Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction Models
The Skill Themes Model
Health-Optimizing Physical Education
Conceptual Physical Education
Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility
Sport Education
Games-Based Models for Teaching Sport Games
Adventure Education
The Eclectic Curriculum
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Chapter 7. The Physical Education Profession
The Physical Education Teacher
Preparing to Become a Physical Education Teacher
Physical Education Teachers as Campus-Level Physical Activity Leaders
Technology in Physical Education
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Chapter 8. Exemplary Physical Education Programs
The Active and Healthy Schools Program
A High School Program That Individualizes Students’ Activity Experiences
A Rural School’s Effort to Maximize Campus-Based Physical Activity Beyond Physical Education
A High-School Program Blending Health and Wellness, Outdoor Pursuits, and Sport
A Districtwide Healthy Lifestyles Curriculum
A Middle School With a Strong Focus on Learning Personal and Social Responsibility Skills
A High School Program With an Outdoor Pursuits Option
A Research-Based National Elementary School Program
A District-Level Initiative Linking Physical Education With the Community
A High School Program With Sport Education as the Central Focus
A High School Physical Education Program With Proficiency Expectations
What Makes These Programs Work?
A State Approach to Revitalizing High School Physical Education
Building a Vision for the Future
Rethinking Secondary School Physical Education
Legislative Efforts to Support Physical Education
Quality Physical Education Programs—Moving Forward
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Chapter 9. The Future of Physical Education: Problems and Barriers to Overcome
Improving Physical Education Through Establishing Strong State-Level Legislation
Consequences of Weak or Nonexistent State-Level Policies
General Problems in Physical Education
Issues in Elementary School Physical Education
Issues in Secondary School Physical Education
The Future of Physical Education in a Sport and Fitness Culture
Becoming Architects of a Thriving Physical Education Profession
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Part III. FitnessChapter 10. Basic Concepts of Fitness and Physical Activity
Understanding Fitness and Physical Activity
Cosmetic Fitness
The Dose–Response Debate
The FITT Formula
The Social Gradient in Health and Fitness
Fitness-Training Concepts and Principles
The Measurement of Fitness and Physical Activity
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Chapter 11. Fitness and Physical Activity Programs and Professions
Fitness Levels Among Children and Adolescents
Physical Activity Patterns Among Children and Adolescents
Adult Fitness Levels and Activity Patterns
Fitness and Activity Patterns Among Older Adults
Fitness and Physical Activity for People With Disabilities
Worksite Fitness and Wellness Programs
National Efforts to Promote Fitness and Physical Activity
Legislative Efforts to Improve Child and Youth Fitness
Physical Fitness Instruction: By Whom?
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Chapter 12. Problems and Barriers to Overcome in Fitness
The Complexity of Dealing With the Obesity Epidemic
The Costs of Inadequate Health-Related Fitness
Precipitating Factors Related to Overweight and Obesity
Developing Self-Efficacy for Physical Activity
Developing a Fitness-Educated Public
Persistent Inequity Issues in Fitness and Activity
Certification of Fitness Leaders
Fitness Issues in Physical Education
Fitness and Aging: Changing Views and Expectations
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Part IV. SportChapter 13. Basic Concepts of Sport
Sport: The Natural Religion
Leisure, Play, Games, and Competition
The Institutionalization of Sport
Sport Spectating
Sport Aesthetics
Sport Ethics
The Developmental Potential of Sport
Inequities in Sport
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Chapter 14. Sport Programs and Professions
Child and Youth Sport
Interscholastic Sport
Collegiate Sport Programs
Professional Sport
Organized Recreational Sport
Sport for People With Disabilities
Masters or Veterans Sport
Nonparticipant Sport Involvement
Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
Sport and Technology
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Chapter 15. Problems and Barriers to Overcome in Sport
Child and Youth Sport
Interscholastic Sport
Intercollegiate Sport
Sport Systems
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Part V. The Allied Physical Activity ProfessionsChapter 16. Dance and Dance Education: Concepts, Professions, and Issues
Gayle Kassing, PhDDefining Dance and Dance Education
Dance Forms and Genres
Dance Content Knowledge
Teaching Dance in the 21st Century
Sectors of Dance Education and Overarching Issues
Future Directions for Dance Education in the 21st Century
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Chapter 17. Recreation: Concepts, Professions, and Issues
Eric LeggCommunity Parks and Recreation
Key Concepts
History of Leisure, Recreation, and Play
Recreation Providers Today
Recreation Spaces and Programs
Current Trends and Issues in Recreation
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Chapter 18. Health Education: Concepts, Professions, and Issues
Sarah Benes, EdD, MPH, CHES, and Holly Alperin, EdM, MCHESHealth Education Defined
The Need for Health Education
Benefits of Health Education
Components and Principles of Effective Health Education
Skills for Health Education Teachers
Current Barriers and Issues
Conclusion
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Part VI. Kinesiology: The Scientific Foundation of Human MovementChapter 19. The Subdisciplines of Kinesiology That Support Physical Activity Professions
Exercise Physiology
Biomechanics
Motor Behavior
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Sport Pedagogy
Sport Sociology
Sport Humanities Subdisciplines
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