Book Description

Illustrated textbook which is the second of two volumes written specifically for the new 2-unit course in personal development, health and physical education in NSW. Covers all the requirements for the HSC course as specified for the introduction of 'Pathways'. The core areas of 'analysis and management of community health' and 'movement, skill and performance' are covered and the following options are considered - community health issues, the sociology of games and sport, drug use and HIV/AIDS, human movement analysis and the art and science of coaching. Each chapter contains a content summary and end-of-chapter summary and exam-style questions. Throughout the text there are short review questions and practical activities to develop skills. Includes a bibliography, glossary and index. Each of the authors has had considerable experience teaching in the fields of health and physical education at both secondary and tertiary levels.