HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY by R. Scott Kretchmar, Mark Dyreson, Matthew Liewellyn ( 9781450424202 )

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HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

By:

R. Scott Kretchmar, Mark Dyreson, Matthew Liewellyn

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Hardback

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1450424201

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9781450424202

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Publisher:

HUMAN KINETICS PUBLISHERS

Pub. date:

1 November, 2016

Pages:

352

Description:

History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity blends historical investigations and philosophical insights regarding sport and physical activity. This cross-disciplinary text shows how theory in the humanities can affect professional practice.

Synopsis:

Blending historical grounding and philosophical insights regarding sport and physical activity, History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity covers the historical and philosophical dimensions of the study of human movement. This cross-disciplinary text shows how theory in the humanities can affect professional practice. The author team, R. Scott Kretchmar, Mark Dyreson, Matthew P. Llewellyn, and John Gleaves, offers philosophical and ethical analyses alongside explorations of changes in culture. The text follows a chronology of human movement from our origins as hunter-gatherers to the present. The authors blend their specific areas of expertise to present a thorough integration of philosophy and history, capitalizing on the strengths of both disciplines. History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity examines sport and physical activity as a social force. Each chapter provides a historical scaffolding that leads into philosophical discussions about the issues raised. The content is compelling, effective, and accessible for readers. Student exercise sidebars allow students to explore questions as they go, especially in relating philosophical inquiry to historical events. Historical profile sidebars throughout the chapters allow students to gain greater insight into historical figures and events. Ancillaries include an instructor guide, a presentation package, and a test package to help instructors make the most of the historical, philosophical, anthropological, and sociological issues presented in the book. History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity is designed to reduce any gap that might exist between good ideas and sound professional behavior. Historical lessons and philosophical analyses are seamlessly integrated. Readers will understand the intersection of history, culture, ideals, ethics, and professional practice from sport's leading philosophers and historians.

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From 18 to 99 years

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41 Halftones, black and white; 9 Illustrations, black and white

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Human Kinetics

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