Comparative Physical Education and Sport. Second Edition.

Overview & Synopsis

Educational theories and practice in the field of physical education and sport in various countries are discussed and compared. Chapters address: (1) comparative physical education and sport; (2) history and methodology of comparative education; (3) history and methodolog of comparative physical education and sport; (4) physical education in the schools; (5) intramural and extramural activities; (6) physical education and sports in colleges and universities; (7) professional preparation of physical education teachers; (8) the profession of coaching; (9) sport and its organization; (10) international competitive sports program; (11) amateurism and professionalism; (12) sport for girls and women; (13) sport and mass participation; (14) sport facilities and equipment; (15) sports medicine; (16) sport and physical education legislation; (17) sport and politics; (18) sport and race; (19) sport and religion; (20) sport and economics (21) sport and the mass media; and (22) comparative physical education and sport: an appraisal. (JD)