This new edition provides a current, complete and balanced overview in the field of physical education, sport and exercise science. This book continues to cover physical education from its historical foundations to its role in today's society and the future while using the most current overview of the field available. The book surveys both teaching and non-teaching careers and thoroughly examines technology, current issues and future trends. This major revision reflects a thorough updating of all material and references and expansion of new trends and issues. For physical educators.

Physical Education and Sport in a Changing Society (6th Edition)

Humor & Entertainment

FREEMAN, William H.

Puzzles & Games

Benjamin/Cummings

This book includes training schedules for 15 events that can be adapted for any athlete, regardless of age, sex, or level. Part I, Foundations for the Training Program, presents the basics of sport training and conditioning, designing training programmes, the Oregon training schedule sheets, and testing team candidates. Part II, The Training Programs, includes these events: short sprints and relays, long sprint (400 metres), high hurdles, intermediate hurdles, middle distances (800 and 1500 metres and the mile), longer distances (cross country, steeplechase, 5000 metres and longer), high jump, long jump, triple jump, pole vault, shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, hammer throw, and combined events.

High-Performance Training for Track and Field

Bowerman, William J.

Sports & Outdoors

Leisure Pr

Peak when it counts. Periodization for American Track & Field.

Other Team Sports

[Mountain View, CA]: Tafnews Press, [1989]

Periodization for American Track &amp; Field, Dr. William H. Freeman. 4th edition (2001) of the first comprehensive treatment of periodized training (or how to peak for the big meets) for the American coach. All event groups covered. Essential reading for the coach.

Peak When It Counts: Periodization for American Track and Field

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Tafnews Pr

Comprehensive treatment of periodized training (or how to peak for the big meets) for the American coach. All event groups covered. Essential reading for coaches. Includes many tables and figures.

Peak When It Counts : Periodization for American Track and Field (4th ed)

William H. Freeman

Tafnews Press

Written for the introductory or foundation course, the Eighth Edition of Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science in a Changing Society provides a modern, comprehensive, and balanced introduction to the fields of physical education, exercise science and sport science. The eighth edition details the latest data and technologies, and outlines the varied elements, origins, and developments of these related disciplines. It identifies the conflicts existing in the field, along with discussions related to what the degree should be called, as well as the names of the departments. The text also examines the history, the current state, as well as the expected future issues and trends in physical education. The text is organized in an easy-to-follow format, first defining the profession of exercise sciences and sports, followed by an overview of the disciplines that study the cultural, social, and scientific foundations of this field. In later chapters, it builds upon that foundation and examines career development and job opportunities, looking at the traditional fields of teaching and coaching, the expanding career options of sport management, and the new world of the technological workplace. • Chapter 1, What is our Field?, provides a modern look at the discipline of physical education • Chapter 14, Current Issues in American Exercise Science and Sport, includes new sections on digital technologies, online education, and digital media which further explore the changes in physical education, exercise science, and sport science • Provides the latest data and statistics on the major health crisis of childhood obesity Additional Resources: For Instructors: • LMS-ready Test Bank containing over 150 questions with page references • PowerPoint Lecture Slides, organized by chapter for ease of use, and highly illustrated and editable • Instructor’s Manual For Students: The Navigate Companion Website includes a wealth of study aids and learning tools to help students get the most out of their course. Resources include: • Practice Activities • Weblinks • Interactive Glossary • Flashcards • Crossword Puzzles

Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science in a Changing Society

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Exercise & Fitness

Jones& Bartlett Learning

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