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A History and philosophy of sport and physical education : from ancient civilizations to the modern world / Robert A. Mechikoff

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: Dubuque : McGraw Hill Education, c2014Edition: Sixth editionDescription: xii, 479 pages : illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9780078022715
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • GV 211 .M43 2014
Contents:
1. Ancient civilizations -- 2. From the spiritual world to the secular world : changing concepts of the body -- 3. The historical and philosophical development of sport and physical education in America -- 4. The American approach to sport and physical education in the twentieth century -- 5. A social and political history of the modern Olympic games
Summary: Mechikoff’s "A history and philosophy of sport and physical education" offers an engaging and informative overview of the philosophy of sport from Egypt to Ancient Greece and on to the present time. From Mesoamerica and Ancient Greece to the Olympic Games, the book touches on religion, politics, social movements, and individuals as they contributed to the development of sport and physical education.
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Books Books National University - Manila LRC - Annex General Circulation Physical Education - Sports and Wellness GC GV 211 .M43 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) c.1 Available NULIB000009262

Includes index.

1. Ancient civilizations -- 2. From the spiritual world to the secular world : changing concepts of the body -- 3. The historical and philosophical development of sport and physical education in America -- 4. The American approach to sport and physical education in the twentieth century -- 5. A social and political history of the modern Olympic games

Mechikoff’s "A history and philosophy of sport and physical education" offers an engaging and informative overview of the philosophy of sport from Egypt to Ancient Greece and on to the present time. From Mesoamerica and Ancient Greece to the Olympic Games, the book touches on religion, politics, social movements, and individuals as they contributed to the development of sport and physical education.

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