Ten papers that address the theoretical advances being made in various areas of specialization in physical education and exercise science are included in this volume of American Academy of Physical Education Papers. General trends are reviewed in selected areas, including the social sciences, the biological sciences, motor learning, curriculum and…

Issues and challenges which must be dealt with in the rapidly changing physical education disciplines and professions are discussed. Subjects include overviews of the development of educational philosophies, contemporary problems, and curriculum. Physiological, psychological, administrative, and sociological views are expressed concerning the…