Instructors Manual For
Founda�ons of Physical
Educa�on, Exercise
Science, and Sport 21 st
Edi�on By Deborah
Wuest Jennifer Walton-
Fisetey (All Chapters
100% Original Verified
A+ Grade)
, Chapter 1: Meaning and Scope
Walton-Fisette/Wuest: Foundations of
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport, 21e
Chapter 1
Meaning and Scope
Chapter Overview
Contemporary physical education, exercise science, and sport are rapidly changing within the
broader field of kinesiology and includes both disciplinary and professional dimensions. Physical
education is defined as an educational process that uses physical activity as a means to help
individuals acquire skills, fitness, knowledge, and dispositions that contribute to their optimal
development and well-being. Exercise science is the scientific analysis of exercise or, more
inclusively, physical activity. Sport is a highly organized, competitive physical activity governed
by rules. Rules standardize the competition and conditions so that individuals can compete fairly
and achieve specified goals. Athletics refers to highly organized, competitive sports engaged in
by skillful participants. At this level, coaches play a significant role, athletes are highly skilled,
specially trained officials ensure the fairness of the competition, records are kept, events are
promoted through the media, and spectators assume an important role.
Physical education, exercise science, and sport include both disciplinary and professional
dimensions. The discipline is the body of knowledge of the field. Scholars and researchers
engage in activities designed to provide greater scientific understanding and insight. The
professional dimension of the field focuses on providing services to people of all social identities
in many different settings. Professionals use the body of knowledge and specialized skills to
meet the unique needs of people and help them improve their health and quality of life. The
growth of knowledge in physical education led to the change in the field to kinesiology as well
as to specialized areas of study, such as sport and physical activity psychology, sport sociology,
physical education pedagogy, sport philosophy, sport biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor
development, motor learning, adapted physical activity/physical education, sport history, and
sport management. Each practitioner should be knowledgeable about these specialized areas of
study as well as appreciate their interrelatedness and their contribution to the discipline as a
whole.
The field of kinesiology, and specific to this text, the professions of physical education, exercise
science, and sport is continuously changing. To grow as a professional, it is important to stay up
to date with the latest research, both scientific and practitioner-based, and technological tools.
Understanding research reports, learning about research findings, and utilizing the newest
technology allow professionals the opportunity to provide equitable and just practices and
instruction to students, clients, and athletes within physical education, exercise science, and sport
programs.
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, Chapter 1: Meaning and Scope
Walton-Fisette/Wuest: Foundations of
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport, 21e
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following:
1. Identify your social identities and systems of meaning and discuss how they will impact
you as a future professional in the field of kinesiology.
2. Define the following specialized areas of study: sport philosophy, sport history, sport
sociology, sport and physical activity psychology, motor development, motor learning,
biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports medicine/athletic training, physical education
pedagogy, adapted physical activity/physical education, and sport management.
3. Describe how the disciplines are interdisciplinary to the professions of physical education,
exercise science, and sport relative to the field of kinesiology.
4. Explain the relationship of physical education, exercise science, and sport to allied fields of
study.
5. Describe the different types of research reports and their application to physical education,
exercise science, and sport.
6. Identify social media resources that can inform the practice within the field of physical
education, exercise science, and sport.
Chapter Outline
I. Contemporary Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Programs
A. Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Defined
B. Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
The Academic Discipline
Disciplines within Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
II. Allied Fields
A. Health
B. Recreation and Leisure
C. Dance
III. Growing as a Professional in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
A. Reading Research
B. Staying Up to Date with Technology
Discussion Questions
2
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, Chapter 1: Meaning and Scope
Walton-Fisette/Wuest: Foundations of
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport, 21e
1. More and more individuals of all ages engage in physical activity, yet the number of
overweight, obese, and unhealthy individuals continues to rise. Discuss how professionals
in physical education, exercise science, and sport can continue to educate and find ways to
engage people in physical activity in an attempt to combat the poor health issues that
plague individuals of all ages.
2. In this text, we have named kinesiology as the “field” and refer to physical education,
exercise science, and sport as professions within this field. In today’s society, should
kinesiology be considered the field? Is there a different name that should be considered for
the field of human movement and physical activity? Or should there be multiple fields?
Explain your reasoning behind your decision. What factors can you use to support your
stance?
3. Of the disciplines, which one most closely aligns with your desired profession? Why have
you chosen to go into that profession?
4. Discuss each of the talking points identified in the Social Justice box in the text. In
addition, what other issues related to social justice need to be addressed as they relate to
the field and disciplines identified in this chapter? What specific steps could you take to
address issues related to social justice?
5. Discuss each of the trends identified in the Current Trends box in the text. What is one
trend you see today within the field of kinesiology or one of the disciplines that will impact
you and/or your career path in the future?
Self-Assessment Activities
These activities are designed to help students determine if they have mastered the materials and
competencies presented in this chapter.
1. Without consulting your text, describe the disciplines of the field of kinesiology. Discuss
how these areas are interrelated. Use examples to illustrate why it is important to be
knowledgeable about the various specialized areas within the discipline.
2. Compare and contrast the definitions of exercise, physical activity, physical education,
physical fitness, and sports. Describe how they are interrelated and whether one supersedes
the others.
3. Refer to the 12 Steps to Understanding Research Reports box located on page 20 of the
text. Search for two scientific journals in which you can find research articles that focus on
contemporary physical education, exercise science, and sport or one of the disciplines.
3
© McGraw Hill LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw Hill LLC.
Founda�ons of Physical
Educa�on, Exercise
Science, and Sport 21 st
Edi�on By Deborah
Wuest Jennifer Walton-
Fisetey (All Chapters
100% Original Verified
A+ Grade)
, Chapter 1: Meaning and Scope
Walton-Fisette/Wuest: Foundations of
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport, 21e
Chapter 1
Meaning and Scope
Chapter Overview
Contemporary physical education, exercise science, and sport are rapidly changing within the
broader field of kinesiology and includes both disciplinary and professional dimensions. Physical
education is defined as an educational process that uses physical activity as a means to help
individuals acquire skills, fitness, knowledge, and dispositions that contribute to their optimal
development and well-being. Exercise science is the scientific analysis of exercise or, more
inclusively, physical activity. Sport is a highly organized, competitive physical activity governed
by rules. Rules standardize the competition and conditions so that individuals can compete fairly
and achieve specified goals. Athletics refers to highly organized, competitive sports engaged in
by skillful participants. At this level, coaches play a significant role, athletes are highly skilled,
specially trained officials ensure the fairness of the competition, records are kept, events are
promoted through the media, and spectators assume an important role.
Physical education, exercise science, and sport include both disciplinary and professional
dimensions. The discipline is the body of knowledge of the field. Scholars and researchers
engage in activities designed to provide greater scientific understanding and insight. The
professional dimension of the field focuses on providing services to people of all social identities
in many different settings. Professionals use the body of knowledge and specialized skills to
meet the unique needs of people and help them improve their health and quality of life. The
growth of knowledge in physical education led to the change in the field to kinesiology as well
as to specialized areas of study, such as sport and physical activity psychology, sport sociology,
physical education pedagogy, sport philosophy, sport biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor
development, motor learning, adapted physical activity/physical education, sport history, and
sport management. Each practitioner should be knowledgeable about these specialized areas of
study as well as appreciate their interrelatedness and their contribution to the discipline as a
whole.
The field of kinesiology, and specific to this text, the professions of physical education, exercise
science, and sport is continuously changing. To grow as a professional, it is important to stay up
to date with the latest research, both scientific and practitioner-based, and technological tools.
Understanding research reports, learning about research findings, and utilizing the newest
technology allow professionals the opportunity to provide equitable and just practices and
instruction to students, clients, and athletes within physical education, exercise science, and sport
programs.
1
© McGraw Hill LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw Hill LLC.
, Chapter 1: Meaning and Scope
Walton-Fisette/Wuest: Foundations of
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport, 21e
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, students should be able to accomplish the following:
1. Identify your social identities and systems of meaning and discuss how they will impact
you as a future professional in the field of kinesiology.
2. Define the following specialized areas of study: sport philosophy, sport history, sport
sociology, sport and physical activity psychology, motor development, motor learning,
biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports medicine/athletic training, physical education
pedagogy, adapted physical activity/physical education, and sport management.
3. Describe how the disciplines are interdisciplinary to the professions of physical education,
exercise science, and sport relative to the field of kinesiology.
4. Explain the relationship of physical education, exercise science, and sport to allied fields of
study.
5. Describe the different types of research reports and their application to physical education,
exercise science, and sport.
6. Identify social media resources that can inform the practice within the field of physical
education, exercise science, and sport.
Chapter Outline
I. Contemporary Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Programs
A. Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Defined
B. Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
The Academic Discipline
Disciplines within Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
II. Allied Fields
A. Health
B. Recreation and Leisure
C. Dance
III. Growing as a Professional in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
A. Reading Research
B. Staying Up to Date with Technology
Discussion Questions
2
© McGraw Hill LLC. All rights reserved. No reproduction or distribution without the prior written consent of McGraw Hill LLC.
, Chapter 1: Meaning and Scope
Walton-Fisette/Wuest: Foundations of
Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport, 21e
1. More and more individuals of all ages engage in physical activity, yet the number of
overweight, obese, and unhealthy individuals continues to rise. Discuss how professionals
in physical education, exercise science, and sport can continue to educate and find ways to
engage people in physical activity in an attempt to combat the poor health issues that
plague individuals of all ages.
2. In this text, we have named kinesiology as the “field” and refer to physical education,
exercise science, and sport as professions within this field. In today’s society, should
kinesiology be considered the field? Is there a different name that should be considered for
the field of human movement and physical activity? Or should there be multiple fields?
Explain your reasoning behind your decision. What factors can you use to support your
stance?
3. Of the disciplines, which one most closely aligns with your desired profession? Why have
you chosen to go into that profession?
4. Discuss each of the talking points identified in the Social Justice box in the text. In
addition, what other issues related to social justice need to be addressed as they relate to
the field and disciplines identified in this chapter? What specific steps could you take to
address issues related to social justice?
5. Discuss each of the trends identified in the Current Trends box in the text. What is one
trend you see today within the field of kinesiology or one of the disciplines that will impact
you and/or your career path in the future?
Self-Assessment Activities
These activities are designed to help students determine if they have mastered the materials and
competencies presented in this chapter.
1. Without consulting your text, describe the disciplines of the field of kinesiology. Discuss
how these areas are interrelated. Use examples to illustrate why it is important to be
knowledgeable about the various specialized areas within the discipline.
2. Compare and contrast the definitions of exercise, physical activity, physical education,
physical fitness, and sports. Describe how they are interrelated and whether one supersedes
the others.
3. Refer to the 12 Steps to Understanding Research Reports box located on page 20 of the
text. Search for two scientific journals in which you can find research articles that focus on
contemporary physical education, exercise science, and sport or one of the disciplines.
3
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