The History of Exercise and Sport Science (book)
DESCRIPTION Exercise and sport science emerged as a vibrant new field of study in the 20th century. Spawned from physical education and, in some cases, other parent disciplines, nine major subdisciplines constitute the new field of exercise and sport science. The History of Exercise and Sport Science recounts the fascinating rise to prominence of each of the field's subdisciplines, tracing each from its origins and reviewing and analyzing the events and people who shaped these areas: A<>A* Sport pedagogy A<>A* Adapted physical activity and education A<>A* Sport sociology A<>A* Sport history A<>A* Philosophy of sport A<>A* Motor behavior A<>A* Sport and exercise psychology A<>A* Biomechanics A<>A* Exercise physiology The formation and growth of all the subdisciplines are chronicled by scholars who either played pivotal roles in their development or had access to the individuals who did. Using accounts by and insights of these primary sources helps ensure an accurate and thorough recording of each subdiscipline's history. A definitive reference, this book is essential reading for sport scientists, sport historians, and others who want a firsthand account of the origins and development of exercise and sport science. AUDIENCE Reference for sport and exercise scientists and sport historians. Graduate level textbook. CONTENTS Contributors Preface Chapter 1. Exercise and Sport Science in 20th Century America, Richard A. Swanson and John D. Massengale Chapter 2. Sport Pedagogy, Linda L. Bain Chapter 3. Adapted Physical Activity and Education, Claudine Sherrill and Karen P. DePauw Chapter 4. Sport Sociology, George H. Sage Chapter 5. Sport History, Nancy L. Struna Chapter 6. Philosophy of Sport, Scott R. Kretchmar Chapter 7. Motor Behavior, Jerry R. Thomas Chapter 8. Sport and Exercise Psychology, Diane L. Gill Chapter 9. Biomechanics, Jerry D. Wilkerson Chapter 10. Exercise Physiology Part I: Early History in the United States, Ellsworth R. Buskirk Part II: A Contemporary Historical Perspective, Charles M. Tipton Chapter 11. Current and Future Directions in Exercise and Sport Science, Richard A. Swanson and John D. Massengale ABOUT THE AUTHOR John D. Massengale has more than 25 years of experience teaching sport studies at the college level. He began as an instructor at the University of New Mexico in 1967, where he also earned an EdD. Moving on to Eastern Washington University (EWU) in 1969, he taught courses in sport h