Physical Education and the Study of Sport, 5th Edition - Text with CD-ROM #16530

By Robert Davis, PhD, Jan Roscoe and Ros Phillips

Mosby Ltd
ISBN: 978-0-7234-3375-0

Description

This fifth edition of Physical Education and the Study of Sport has been revised in response to changes in the National Curriculum for A- and AS-level Physical Education and Sport, commencing September 2004. The new edition is designed to meet the needs of the new A-level syllabuses for all examination boards (AQA, EDEXCEL, OCR) and is also suitable for HND Sport Studies, while keeping the book's distinctive lively and practical approach to the serious study of sport. 'Learning by doing' is at the heart of the new curriculum and this philosophy is adopted throughout the book: it explains key terms, gives learning objectives and includes extensive practical investigations.

The layout of the book has been redesigned for this edition. Lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout (with over 700 pages and 680 illustrations) with a supporting CD-ROM. The CD-ROM features the whole book in a mode in which it is possible to create PowerPoint presentations from book material. It also features synoptic questions, projects, sample exam papers and personal performance profiles.

This fifth edition covers all the needs of the new A-level syllabuses, as well as addressing the needs of AS students.

As before, the core emphasis of the book is the performer, who is central to all theoretical strands:
# the performer in action - covering human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics
# the performer as person - covering the acquisition of skill and sport psychology
# the performer in a social setting - covering contemporary, comparative and historical aspects of sport.
This new edition consolidates the position of Physical Education and the Study of Sport as the leading textbook for all students and teachers of A- and AS-level courses starting after September 2004.
Key Features

* Covers the needs of the new A level syllabus
* Addresses the requirements of AS students (pre-A level course)
* Features over 680 full-color illustrations
* Experienced and established team of authors - moderators, syllabus writers, and exam question setters

New to this Edition

* Revised and updated to reflect the new curriculum
* Comprehensive glossary
* Fully supported by Instructor's Guides (available separately)
* Supporting CD-ROM included
* Review and exam-style questions included at the end of each section
* Numerous practical activities illustrate and reinforce theoretical concepts

Table of Contents

Part One: The Performer in Action 1. The anatomy of physical performance 2. Cardio-respiratory systems 3. Energy for exercise 4. Training for physical performance 5. Fitness for life 6. Biomechanics: linear motion 7. The nature and application of force 8. Rotating systems Part Two: The Performer as a Person 9. The nature and classification of skill 10. Information processing in perceptual-motor performance 11. Principles of learning and teaching 12. Psychology of sport performance: individual differences and performance enhancement 13. Psychology of sport: social influences on performance and mental preparation Part Three: The Performer in a Social Setting 14. Important concepts in physical education and sport 15. Physical education and sport in the United Kingdom 16. Sociological considerations of physical education and sport 17. Some contemporary issues in physical education and sport 18. Physical education and sport on the continent of Europe with particular reference to France 19. Physical education and sport in Commonwealth countries with particular reference to Australia 20. Physical education and sport in the United States of America 21. Physical education and sport in communist and post -communist countries with particular reference to the Soviet Union (Russia) 22. Historical perspectives and popular recreation 23. Athleticism in 19th century English public schools 24. The pattern of rational recreation in 19th century Britain 25. Transitions in English elementary schools

656 pages 2148 ills
Trim size 210 X 265 mm
Copyright 2005
Softcover, Reference

Author Information

By Robert Davis, PhD, Honorary Research Fellow, Worcester College of Higher Education; Formerly Principal Lecturer in Physical Education, Madeley College of Higher Education and Lecturer in Sport, Health and Exercise, Staffordshire University, UK; Jan Roscoe, Formerly Teacher of A-Level Physical Education and Human Biology, Widnes Sixth Form College, UK; and Ros Phillips, Principal Lecturer in Physical Education, Liverpool John Moores University, UK