Introduction to Kinesiology
4th Edition
Published on 11. March 2013
Book
Hardback
552 pages
978-1-4504-3432-4 (ISBN)
Description
This is the most cohesive introduction to the field of sport science available and provides students a solid background in the subject and prepares them for further study and course work. Its broad scope acknowledges the diverse interests and aspirations that students have in pursuing professional and scholarly careers as well as teaching or coaching. Top sport scientists expand discussion of physical activity beyond just exercise, sport, or health-related activity in an effort to broaden conceptions of the subject and highlight the potential contributions of all its many other facets. Bestselling sports science book gets an update.
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Champaign
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
105 colour illustrations, 86 colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 216 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-4504-3432-4 (9781450434324)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Shirl J. Hoffman
Introduction to Kinesiology
Book
11/2008
3rd Edition
Human Kinetics Publishers
€81.84
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Person
Shirl J. Hoffman, is a professor of exercise and sport science at the University of North Carolina, where he served as department head for 10 years. He has served at all levels of education: elementary physical education teacher, college-level coach, and professor in both research university and liberal arts college settings.
Content
Chapter 1. Introduction to Kinesiology; Chapter 2. The Spheres of Physical Activity Experience; Chapter 3. The Importance of Physical Activity Experiences; Chapter 4. The Importance of Subjective Experiences in Physical Activity; Chapter 5. Philosophy of Physical Activity; Chapter 6. History of Physical Activity; Chapter 7. Sociology of Physical Activity; Chapter 9. Sport and Exercise Psychology; Chapter 10. Biomechanics of Physical Activity; Chapter 11. Physiology of Physical Activity; Chapter 12. Becoming a Physical Activity Professional; Chapter 15. Careers in Teaching Physical Education; Chapter 16. Careers in Coaching and Sport Instruction.