History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity
by Mark Dyreson, R. Scott Kretchmar, Matt Llewellyn, John Gleaves
History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity examines sport and physical activity as subjects of historical study and philosophical reflection. It provides readers with a broad foundation for considering the meaning, development, cultural role, and intellectual significance of movement and competition.
About This Book
History and Philosophy of Sport and Physical Activity considers sport and movement through two complementary lenses: historical development and philosophical inquiry.
The book offers a broad academic framework for understanding physical activity as a cultural, social, and intellectual subject.
It is suited to readers interested in the ideas, traditions, and questions that shape sport and physical activity.
Useful for study and reflection, this work connects the practice of movement with the larger history of human thought and society.
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