The Directory of Sport Science, Fifth Edition, is a go-to resource covering the entire field of exercise science. Written by the International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) and a team of international scholars, this book gives readers an organized overview of the sport science field with discussion of key functions, methodology, history, organizations, and resources for each subdiscipline and thematic area.
This book provides a wealth of information on each of the diverse fields that make up sport science and physical education. Each section of the text begins with a general outline of the subdiscipline, from historical developments to future directions. Information sources—journals, references, conference proceedings, and Internet resources—are included to direct readers toward further examination of the topics discussed. Readers also receive a list and descriptions of the organizations working in each respective sport science field.
An extended preface details the history and development of ICSSPE and how it helps to shape the role of physical education and sport in the world today. The text explains the ICSSPE’s relationships with prominent sport organizations—including the International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Health Organization (WHO), and United Nations (UN)—and discusses past and current research projects and movements. Readers will appreciate the goals of ICSSPE and its partners and how each individual can contribute to the growth and direction of this exciting discipline. A special appendix also provides young scholars with a tool for exploring career strategies and opportunities. Completely updated for today’s global society, this book offers researchers, professionals, and students current information to help them explore the goals and opportunities in the field.
This book will deepen the common understanding of each prominent area of sport science and strengthen the field as a whole. Readers will gain a clear view of the history and current status of each subdiscipline in exercise science, and they will receive essential information to expand their study of the field and explore their potential contributions to its development and success.
Part I: A Journey Through Time—The Changing Face of ICSSPE
Jan Borms
Part II: Directory of Sport Science, 5th Edition
Preface: ICSSPE
Introductory Comments: Herbert Haag
Sport Scientific Disciplines
Adapted Physical Activity Science
Claudine Sherrill and Yeshayahu Hutzler
Biomechanics
Tony Parker and Michael McDonald
Coaching Science
Uri Schaefer and Mark Wertheim
Kinanthropometry
Lindsay Carter
Motor Behavior: Motor Development, Motor Control and Motor Learning
Darlene A. Kluka
Philosophy of Sport
Michael McNamee
Sociology of Sport
Joseph Maguire
Sport and Exercise Physiology
Ian Stewart
Sport and Exercise Psychology
Gershon Tenenbaum, Tony Morris, and Dieter Hackfort
Sport and Leisure Facilities
Klaus Meinel
Sport History
Gertrud Pfister
Sport Information
Gretchen Ghent
Sports Law
Jochen Fritzweiler
Sport Management
Dianna Gray, Alberto Madella, Kari Puronaho, David Shilbury and Berit Skirstad
Sports Medicine
David A. Parker
Sport Pedagogy
Maria Dinold and Michael Kolb
Thematic Areas of Sport Science
Athletic Training and Therapy
Catherine Ortega and Michael S. Ferrara
Comparative Physical Education and Sport
Ken Hardman
Doping in Sport
Lauri Tarasti
Health Enhancing Physical Activity
Pekka Oja
Physical Education
Richard Bailey
Sport and Development
Jackie Lauff, Bert Meulders and Joseph Maguire
Sport and Human Rights
Mary A. Hums, Eli A. Wolff and Meghan Mahoney
Sport Governance
Laurence Chalip, Mary A. Hums and Anastasios Kaburakis
Women and Sport
Darlene A. Kluka
Appendix
Sport Science Careers: Search Strategies and Decision-Making for University Students
Gretchen Ghent
A reference for libraries, kinesiology departments and organizational administrators, sport and exercise scientists, and others needing a complete resource covering the exercise science discipline.
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International Council of Sport Science and Physical Education (ICSSPE) is the world’s foremost international organization representing sport, sport science, and physical education. The council was originally created in 1958 and has undergone several developments and changes over the past 50 years. It is a world leader in supporting international congresses and scientific meetings concerned with sport science and physical education; it is also an advocate for fair play and ethics in sport. It works directly through relationships with influential organizations such as the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); the United Nations Office of Sport for Development and Peace, and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The council serves as an international organization concerned with the promotion and dissemination of results and findings in the field of sport science and their practical application in cultural and educational contexts. Its aims are to contribute to the awareness of human values inherent in sport and physical activity; to improve health and physical well-being; and to further develop physical activity, physical education, and sport in all countries.
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