Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport

Daryl Siedentop, PED, passed away in 2021. He was a professor emeritus at The Ohio State University. He created the Sport Education model in the 1980s and published his first book on the subject, Sport Education, in 1994. He also authored several books on physical education, curriculum planning, and sport coaching. Dr. Siedentop earned the 1984 International Olympic Committee President's Award (Samaranch Award), which is the highest honor for work in sport pedagogy. He was a fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology and received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Alumni Award from Hope College in 1991; the Alliance Scholar Award from American Alliance for Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD) in 1994; the Curriculum and Instruction Academy Honor Award from the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) in 1994; the School of HPER Distinguished Alumni Award from Indiana University in 1996; and the McCloy Award from the AAHPERD Research Consortium in 1998. Hans van der Mars, PhD, is a professor of physical education at Arizona State University. He also taught at the University of Maine and Oregon State University. He has published extensively on teaching and teacher education in physical education, coauthoring well over 100 research and professional papers, books, and book chapters. He also has made over 220 invited, keynote, research, and professional development presentations at international-, national-, regional-, and state-level conferences. Dr. van der Mars is a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK) and the National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education (NAKHE) and is a research fellow of SHAPE America.

Part I. The Current Context and Evolution of Physical Activity Chapter 1. The Dilemma of Our Times: Life Span Physical Activity and the Obesity Health Crisis Trends in Sugary Drink and Fast Food Consumption Federal and State Legislation to Address Childhood Nutrition and Wellness The Costs of Overweight and Obesity National Goals for Physical Activity in Schools and Beyond The National Physical Activity Plan Grading Progress on Physical Activity Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 2. Life Span Physical Activity: A Revolution Not Limited by Age or Gender The Early Years Youth: The Transition Years Young Adulthood Older Adulthood The New Settings for Physical Activity The Emerging Characteristics of Life Span Physical Activity Confronting Major Issues Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 3. The Evolution of Physical Activity Philosophies and Programs Gymnastics Philosophies and Systems: The Beginning of Physical Education in America The Emergence of Physical Activity in American Physical Education The Emergence of Fitness The Emergence of Organized Sport in America Sport on College Campuses Sport During the Depression, World War II, and Beyond Philosophical Influences in American Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport The Emergence of Physical Activity for Girls and Women Recent Philosophical Influences on Physical Activity Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 4. Developing an Infrastructure to Support Physical Activity and Healthy Lifestyles Physical Fitness and Physical Activity: Whose Responsibility? National-Level Efforts to Support Physical Activity Infrastructures State-Level Efforts to Support Physical Activity Infrastructures Local Efforts to Support Physical Activity Infrastructures Allied Fields Supporting Physical Activity Infrastructure Six Crucial Themes Defining Our Present and Future Summary Discussion Questions Part II. Physical Education Chapter 5. Basic Concepts of Physical Education 20th-Century Philosophical Influences on Physical Education National Physical Education Goals and Content Standards What Is the Subject Matter of Physical Education? Physical Education and Physical Activity: The Same or Different? Inclusion of Students With Disabilities in Physical Education Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 6. Contemporary Curriculum and Instruction Models The Skill Themes Model Health-Optimizing Physical Education Conceptual Physical Education Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Sport Education Games-Based Models for Teaching Sport Games Adventure Education The Eclectic Curriculum Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 7. The Physical Education Profession The Physical Education Teacher Preparing to Become a Physical Education Teacher Physical Education Teachers as Campus-Level Physical Activity Leaders Technology in Physical Education Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 8. Exemplary Physical Education Programs The Active and Healthy Schools Program A High School Program That Individualizes Students' Activity Experiences A Rural School's Effort to Maximize Campus-Based Physical Activity Beyond Physical Education A High-School Program Blending Health and Wellness, Outdoor Pursuits, and Sport A Districtwide Healthy Lifestyles Curriculum A Middle School With a Strong Focus on Learning Personal and Social Responsibility Skills A High School Program With an Outdoor Pursuits Option A Research-Based National Elementary School Program A District-Level Initiative Linking Physical Education With the Community A High School Program With Sport Education as the Central Focus A High School Physical Education Program With Proficiency Expectations What Makes These Programs Work? A State Approach to Revitalizing High School Physical Education Building a Vision for the Future Rethinking Secondary School Physical Education Legislative Efforts to Support Physical Education Quality Physical Education Programs-Moving Forward Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 9. The Future of Physical Education: Problems and Barriers to Overcome Improving Physical Education Through Establishing Strong State-Level Legislation Consequences of Weak or Nonexistent State-Level Policies General Problems in Physical Education Issues in Elementary School Physical Education Issues in Secondary School Physical Education The Future of Physical Education in a Sport and Fitness Culture Becoming Architects of a Thriving Physical Education Profession Summary Discussion Questions Part III. Fitness Chapter 10. Basic Concepts of Fitness and Physical Activity Understanding Fitness and Physical Activity Cosmetic Fitness The Dose-Response Debate The FITT Formula The Social Gradient in Health and Fitness Fitness-Training Concepts and Principles The Measurement of Fitness and Physical Activity Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 11. Fitness and Physical Activity Programs and Professions Fitness Levels Among Children and Adolescents Physical Activity Patterns Among Children and Adolescents Adult Fitness Levels and Activity Patterns Fitness and Activity Patterns Among Older Adults Fitness and Physical Activity for People With Disabilities Worksite Fitness and Wellness Programs National Efforts to Promote Fitness and Physical Activity Legislative Efforts to Improve Child and Youth Fitness Physical Fitness Instruction: By Whom? Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 12. Problems and Barriers to Overcome in Fitness The Complexity of Dealing With the Obesity Epidemic The Costs of Inadequate Health-Related Fitness Precipitating Factors Related to Overweight and Obesity Developing Self-Efficacy for Physical Activity Developing a Fitness-Educated Public Persistent Inequity Issues in Fitness and Activity Certification of Fitness Leaders Fitness Issues in Physical Education Fitness and Aging: Changing Views and Expectations Summary Discussion Questions Part IV. Sport Chapter 13. Basic Concepts of Sport Sport: The Natural Religion Leisure, Play, Games, and Competition The Institutionalization of Sport Sport Spectating Sport Aesthetics Sport Ethics The Developmental Potential of Sport Inequities in Sport Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 14. Sport Programs and Professions Child and Youth Sport Interscholastic Sport Collegiate Sport Programs Professional Sport Organized Recreational Sport Sport for People With Disabilities Masters or Veterans Sport Nonparticipant Sport Involvement Sports Medicine and Athletic Training Sport and Technology Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 15. Problems and Barriers to Overcome in Sport Child and Youth Sport Interscholastic Sport Intercollegiate Sport Sport Systems Summary Discussion Questions Part V. The Allied Physical Activity Professions Chapter 16. Dance and Dance Education: Concepts, Professions, and Issues Gayle Kassing, PhD Defining Dance and Dance Education Dance Forms and Genres Dance Content Knowledge Teaching Dance in the 21st Century Sectors of Dance Education and Overarching Issues Future Directions for Dance Education in the 21st Century Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 17. Recreation: Concepts, Professions, and Issues Eric Legg Community Parks and Recreation Key Concepts History of Leisure, Recreation, and Play Recreation Providers Today Recreation Spaces and Programs Current Trends and Issues in Recreation Summary Discussion Questions Chapter 18. Health Education: Concepts, Professions, and Issues Sarah Benes, EdD, MPH, CHES, and Holly Alperin, EdM, MCHES Health Education Defined The Need for Health Education Benefits of Health Education Components and Principles of Effective Health Education Skills for Health Education Teachers Current Barriers and Issues Conclusion Summary Discussion Questions Part VI. Kinesiology: The Scientific Foundation of Human Movement Chapter 19. The Subdisciplines of Kinesiology That Support Physical Activity Professions Exercise Physiology Biomechanics Motor Behavior Sport and Exercise Psychology Sport Pedagogy Sport Sociology Sport Humanities Subdisciplines Summary Discussion Questions