Physical Education and the Study of Sport

Part One. The Performer in Action. The anatomy of physical performance. Cardio-respiratory systems. Energy for exercise. Training for physical performance. Fitness for life. Biomechanics:linear motion. The nature and application of force. Rotating systems. Part Two. The Performer as a Person. The nature and classification of skill. Information processing in perceptual-motor performance. Principles of learning and teaching. Psychology of sport performance: individual differences and performance enhancement. Psychology of sport: social influences on performance and mental preparation. Part Three: The Performer in a Social Setting. Important concepts in physical education and sport. Physical education and sport in the United Kingdom. Sociological considerations of physical education and sport. Some contemporary issues in physical education and sport. Physical education and sport on the continent of Europe with particular reference to France. Physical education and sport in Commonwealth countries with particular reference to Australia. Physical education and sport in the United States of America. Physical education and sport in communist and post -communist countries with particular reference to the Soviet Union (Russia). Historical perspectives and popular recreation. Athleticism in 19th century English public schools. The pattern of rational recreation in 19th century Britain. Transitions in English elementary schools. Index. CD-ROM contains above contents as per the book, plus some sample exam questions