This book focuses on the influences of culture and society on human movement,uch as sport, physical activity, and fitness. The text introduces andnalyses current issues of importance for those concerned with human movementnd culture, whether it is in the context of teaching physical education,oordinating / marketing sport and recreational programs, coaching orervicing the general population - young and old - with any form of physicalctivity. Incorporating interdisciplinary, cutting edge work reflectingarious research paradigms including the following theoretical perspectives:ociology, psychology, history, philosophy, anthropology, women's studies asell as cultural studies. This book will deal with different aspects ofovement, sports, physical activity (including physical education) and theirelationship to culture. More and more people of all ages are participatingn sport and physical activity, as well as the increased awareness of theositive as well as the negative effects of such
