9781450424202-1450424201-History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity

History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity

ISBN-13: 9781450424202
ISBN-10: 1450424201
Edition: First Edition
Author: R. Scott Kretchmar, Mark Dyreson, Matt Llewellyn, John Gleaves
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Format: Hardcover 352 pages
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ISBN-13: 9781450424202
ISBN-10: 1450424201
Edition: First Edition
Author: R. Scott Kretchmar, Mark Dyreson, Matt Llewellyn, John Gleaves
Publication date: 2017
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Format: Hardcover 352 pages

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History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity (ISBN-13: 9781450424202 and ISBN-10: 1450424201), written by authors R. Scott Kretchmar, Mark Dyreson, Matt Llewellyn, John Gleaves, was published by Human Kinetics in 2017. With an overall rating of 4.2 stars, it's a notable title among other History of Sports (Sports Miscellaneous, Sports Psychology, Philosophy) books. You can easily purchase or rent History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used History of Sports books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $35.05.

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Blending historical grounding and philosophical insights regarding sport and physical activity, History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity covers the historical and philosophical dimensions of the study of human movement. This cross-disciplinary text shows how theory in the humanities can affect professional practice.

The author team, R. Scott Kretchmar, Mark Dyreson, Matthew P. Llewellyn, and John Gleaves, offers philosophical and ethical analyses alongside explorations of changes in culture. The text follows a chronology of human movement from our origins as hunter-gatherers to the present. The authors blend their specific areas of expertise to present a thorough integration of philosophy and history, capitalizing on the strengths of both disciplines.

History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity examines sport and physical activity as a social force. Each chapter provides a historical scaffolding that leads into philosophical discussions about the issues raised. The content is compelling, effective, and accessible for readers.

Student exercise sidebars allow students to explore questions as they go, especially in relating philosophical inquiry to historical events. Historical profile sidebars throughout the chapters allow students to gain greater insight into historical figures and events. Ancillaries include an instructor guide, a presentation package, and a test package to help instructors make the most of the historical, philosophical, anthropological, and sociological issues presented in the book.

History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity is designed to reduce any gap that might exist between good ideas and sound professional behavior. Historical lessons and philosophical analyses are seamlessly integrated.

Readers will understand the intersection of history, culture, ideals, ethics, and professional practice from sport’s leading philosophers and historians.

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