This International Students Edition is for use outside of the U.S.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Physical education, exercise science, and sport-dynamic fields -- Exercise and sport sciences -- Professions of physical education, exercise science, and sport -- Philosophy of physical education, exercise science, and sport -- Career options -- Preparation for a career -- Early heritage in sports and gymnastics -- Early American physical education and sport -- Twentieth and twenty-first century physical education, exercise science, and sport -- Opportunities and challenges in physical education and exercise science -- Issues in sports -- Leadership for active living.

"Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport provides students with an exciting opportunity to discover the diversity of physical education, exercise science, and sport and the wealth of careers available in these fields. Students are introduced to the heritage, current programs, and future potential of the field they are considering. This book introduces students to these multifaceted fields and involves them in examining potential careers in physical education, exercise science, and sports"-- Provided by publisher.