10th edition. — McGraw-Hill Education, 2017. — 432 p. — ISBN 978-1-259-82398-5.
Lumpkin's 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, as well as the wealth of careers available in these fields. Additionally, this text provides the principles, history, and future of physical education, exercise science and sport. Lumpkin’s clear writing style engages the reader while covering the most important introductory topics in this updated introduction to the world of Physical Education. The Connect course for this offering includes SmartBook, an adaptive reading and study experience which guides students to master, recall, and apply key concepts while providing automatically-graded assessments.
Principles and Scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and SportPhysical 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
History and Development of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and SportEarly Heritage in Sports and Gymnastics
Early American Physical Education and Sport
Twentieth and Twenty-First Century Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
Importance of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport for EveryoneOpportunities and Challenges in Physical Education and Exercise Science
Issues in Sports
Leadership for Active Living