Prefatory statement. History: ancient, modern (to 1949), post-1949. Physical eduaction in school and college. Structure administration, organisation, finance. Sport for all (policies and programes). Elite sport. Sports science and medicine. Gender issues in Chinese sport. Sport and international relations. Coaching and professional training. Conclusions.
Robin Jones, James (Jim) Riordan
"The well-referenced text includes valuable material from several
highly respected Chinese scholars and makes an outstanding
contribution to the profession. The book is highly recommended to
students of any level who are interested in the world's largest
arena of physical education and sport participants.."
-Choice, December 2000.
"The work is divided into three themed sections. The first offers
an overview and explanation of the historical roots of sports and
physical education. The second concentrates on physical education
and sport in schools, universities, the Olympics, and in the elite
and professional sporting ranks. The last section delves into sport
science, sport medicine, sport management structure and systems,
mass fitness, and Chinese women and sport.."
-Choice, December 2000.
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