History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity by R. Scott Kretchmar Pape

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity by R. Scott Kretchmar, Mark Dyreson, Matt Llewellyn, John Gleaves History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition, blends historical investigations and philosophical insights regarding sport and physical activity. This cross-disciplinary text shows how theory in the humanities can affect professional practice. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition With HKPropel Access, seamlessly blends the historical and philosophical dimensions of the study of human movement. The text follows a chronology of human movement from our origins as hunter-gatherers to the present, offering philosophical and ethical analyses alongside explorations of cultural shifts that have emerged from different ethnic, racial, gender, and national traditions.The second edition of History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity is ideal for instructors who teach history and philosophy in a single course. Each chapter provides a historical scaffolding that leads into philosophical discussions about the issues raised. The text eschews dense blocks of text in favor of accessible writing and an interactive student experience.Updates to the latest edition include expanded coverage of diversity, equity, and inclusion topics; a deeper exploration of epistemology; a discussion of alternate forms of physical activity; and new material about the ethics of research. Contemporary topics of discussion such as the Exercise Is Medicine (EIM) movement, athlete biodata collection, and transgender and nonbinary athletes in sport are thoroughly explored.Discussion questions and study questions at the end of each chapter challenge students to reflect on the course material and share their ideas. Historical profile sidebars throughout the chapters allow students to gain greater insight into historical figures and events. Throughout the text, students are prompted to access related online activities in HKPropel. These short exercises connect philosophical inquiry to historical events and modern-day issues and serve as important tools for improving students reasoning skills. Instructors are supported with a comprehensive instructor guide that includes sample responses to the downloadable student exercises, section references for the downloadable study questions, and sample discussion and assignment prompts related to the discussion questions. The instructor guide also includes ideas and instructions for semester-long student projects.History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity, Second Edition, presents a thorough integration of philosophy and history, capitalizing on the strengths of both disciplines.Note: A code for accessing HKPropel is included with all new print books. Author Biography R. Scott Kretchmar, PhD, is a professor emeritus of exercise and sport science at Penn State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. Kretchmar, a fellow in the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), is the recipient of its Hetherington Award. He is a former president of the International Association for the Philosophy of Sport and previously served as editor of the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport. He has been named an Alliance Scholar by SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators) and a Distinguished Scholar by the National Association for Kinesiology and Physical Education in Higher Education (NAKPEHE).Mark Dyreson, PhD, is a professor of kinesiology and an affiliate professor of history at Penn State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. Dyreson currently serves on the executive committee of the Penn State Center for the Study of Sports in Society. He is a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), a former president of the North American Society for Sport History (NASSH), a special projects editor for the International Journal of the History of Sport, and the coeditor of the Sport in the Global Society: Historical Perspectives book series (Routledge Press).Matthew P. Llewellyn, PhD, is a professor of kinesiology at California State University at Fullerton and is codirector of the Center for Sociocultural Sport and Olympic Research. Llewellyn earned a PhD in historical and philosophical aspects of sport and physical activity at Pennsylvania State University. He is the current editor of the Journal of Olympic Studies and is the author of four books and over 30 scholarly articles on the history of sport and physical activity.John Gleaves, PhD, is a professor of kinesiology at California State University at Fullerton. Gleaves served as codirector of the International Network of Doping Research and is a codirector and cofounder of the Center for Sociocultural Sport and Olympic Research. He is also the associate editor for Performance Enhancement and Health and the Journal of Olympic Studies. His research and teaching focus on applied ethics and cultural history related to sport, physical activity, and society. Gleaves research has won several awards, including a Brocher Foundation fellowship. Table of Contents Introduction: History, Philosophy, and Kinesiology The Evolution of Kinesiology The Humanities and the Sciences The Nature of History and Philosophy The Subject Matter of KinesiologyChapter 1. Bodies, Brains, and Cultures Making Sense of Our Story Developing a Brief Chronology of Our Story Great Leaps Forward Patterns of Culture in Hunter-Forager Societies The Origins of Sport The Complexities of Work and Play in Hunting and Foraging SocietiesChapter 2. The Transition From Super Endurance Predators to Farmers A Revolution in How We Lived The Impact of the Neolithic Revolution on Human Vigor and Health Physical Activity as a Tool and as a Jewel The Difficulties of Interpreting Ancient Sporting Cultures A Model of Traditional SportChapter 3. Ancient Greece and the Shape of Modern Sport and Physical Education The Foundation of Western Civilization Myth, Religion, and the Origins of Greek Physical Culture The Birth of Philosophy The Ancient Sporting Festivals The Olympic Games Greek Sporting Culture Sources of Evidence for Ancient Greek Sport Greek Recreation and Physical EducationChapter 4. Continuity and Change in Physical Cultures Monuments to Sporting Spectacles Comparing Mesoamerican and Roman Spectacles of Blood Opposition to Gladiatorial Contests The Ethics of Brutality in Sport Contrast and Continuity The Enduring Martial Traditions Religious and Intellectual Opposition to Martial Sports Similarities and Differences Between Eastern and Western Sport Global Continuities and ContrastsChapter 5. The Expansion of the West and the Birth of the Modern World The Birth of the "Modern World" The Renaissance, Neoclassical Revivals of Sport, and the "Nature of Man" The Emergence of "Modern" Debates on Human Nature The Protestant Reformation and Sport, Physical Education, and the Body The Scientific Revolution and Modern Attitudes Toward Sport, Physical Education, and the BodyChapter 6. Great Britain and the Birth of Modern Sport Sport as a Critical Modern Institution The Rationalization of Ethics Under Utilitarianism Rationalization and Gambling Games for the Common Folk The Rationalization of Fair PlayChapter 7. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity The Emergence of Modern Sport Liberty, Equality, and Morality The Role of Fraternity in Modern Sport Fraternity, Partisanship, and Spectatorship Fraternity, Partisanship, and CommercialismChapter 8. Games and Empires The Paradoxical Power of Sport Conquest, Colonialism, and the Spread of Western Sport Sport in Its Best Light The Subaltern Dilemma Sport as a Revolutionary Force Sport, Colonialism, and American ImperialismChapter 9. The Rise of International Sportsworlds Reviving the Olympic Games Olympic Growing Pains Social Exclusion and Other Harsh Realities of the Early Olympics The Globalization of Modern Sport Sport in Black and White and Technicolor The Ethics of CommercialismChapter 10. The West and the Rest Traditional and Indigenous Sport in an Age of Modernity Western Appropriations of Eastern Muses The Effectiveness of Folk Psychology and Folk Medicine Encounters With the "Other" Holistic Kinesiology The Emergence of Countercultural Movement PracticesChapter 11. The Golden Age of Modern Sport Phenomenology Cold War Sport Modern Science and Sport The Ethics of Performance Enhancement Breaking Gender Barriers Beyond the Gender Binary The Cold War and the Politics of Race in American Sport The Global Dimensions of Race and Sport Sport in Living ColorChapter 12. Snapshots From Our Times Do Global Connections Create Global Identities? Global Consumer Culture The Emergence of New Global Forms Details ISBN1718212941 Author John Gleaves Publisher Human Kinetics Publishers Year 2023 Edition 2nd ISBN-13 9781718212947 Format Paperback Imprint Human Kinetics Place of Publication Champaign, IL Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2023-07-27 UK Release Date 2023-07-27 Pages 368 ISBN-10 1718212941 Edition Description 2nd edition DEWEY 796.01 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Replaces 9781450424202 Publication Date 2023-07-26 US Release Date 2023-07-26 AU Release Date 2023-07-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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