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Authored by one of the leading experts in the field, this comprehensive text
introduces students to the fields of physical education, exercise science, and
allied health—presenting the history and trends in physical education and the
human movement sciences. The text includes a discussion of careers and
professional issues in all areas of physical education and kinesiology, as well
as an introduction to the major subfields, including exercise physiology;
biomechanics; motor learning, control, and development; sport sociology; sport
and exercise psychology; sport pedagogy; sport humanities; and related areas in
athletic training, sport management, and allied health.
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