History of Sport and Physical Education in the United States

by Betty Mary Spears, Richard Albin Swanson

With a lively format and extensive coverage of the impact on sport of such social phenomena as music, economics, technology, and industry, History of Sport and Physical Education in the United States, fourth edition gives readers a real appreciation for the history of sport and physical education. Authors Swanson and Spears take readers on a compelling journey through time, examining school, college, amateur, and professional sports for men, women, and diverse ethnic groups.

432 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988