History of Sport & Physical Education In The U.S. (B&B PHYSICAL EDUCATION) - Softcover

Swanson, Richard A.; Spears, Betty

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0697126633 ISBN 13: 9780697126634

Publisher: McGraw Hill, 1995

Synopsis

With a lively format and extensive coverage of the impact on sport of such social phenomena as music, economics, technology, and industry, History of Sport and Physical Education in the United States, fourth edition gives readers a real appreciation for the history of sport and physical education. Authors Swanson and Spears take readers on a compelling journey through time, examining school, college, amateur, and professional sports for men, women, and diverse ethnic groups.

About this title

Synopsis:

This historical introduction to the history of sport, physical activity and physical education in the United States covers school, college, amateur and professional sports. It provides a history of men, women and diverse ethnic groups in sport and considers the influence of such phenomena as music, economics, technology and industry. The influence of events and periods such as the jazz age, great depression, affluence, technology and industry are related to sports, with comparative timelines of historical events to give students a frame of reference. Ancient and modern Olympics are compared and there is a new chapter on post World War II history.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw Hill
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0697126633
• ISBN 13: 9780697126634
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 464