Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport: 2026 Release ISE

Deborah A. Wuest is a professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education at Ithaca College, New York. She received her B.S. in Physical Education from SUNY Cortland, her M.S. in Physical Education from Indiana University, and her Ed.D. in Human Movement from Boston University. Deborah has over 40 years of teaching experience, and has twice received Ithaca College's Charles C. Dana Award for Teaching Excellence. Deborah teaches courses in the Foundations of Physical Education, Foundations of Health Sciences, Stress Management, Coaching, and Computer Applications in Health and Physical Education. She has co-authored textbooks on foundations of physical education, exercise science, and sport, secondary methods in physical education, and humanism in coaching. Deborah is the Managing Editor of the Apps section on PECentral. Jennifer Walton-Fisette is an assistant professor of Physical Education Teacher Education in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University. Before taking this position in 2008, she taught physical education and health in Rhode Island. She obtained her B.S. in Physical Education from Rhode Island College, M.S. in Sport Pedagogy from Ithaca College, and Ed.D. in Physical Education Teacher Education from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Her teaching responsibilities include: Secondary Physical Education Content, Inquiry into Professional Practice, Development and Analysis of Game Performance, Introduction to Physical Education, Fitness, and Sport, Analysis of Motor Skills, Curriculum Development and Forms of Inquiry, a doctoral course. Her scholarship explores the critical examination of girls' lived experiences and embodied identities within physical education and physical activity through student voice; assessment and curriculum development.

• Part I: Nature and Scope of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport1. Meaning and Scope2. Philosophy, Goals, and Objectives3. Health and Physical Activity in Our SocietyPart II: Foundations of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport4. Historical Foundations5. Motor Behavior6. Biomechanical Foundations7. Exercise Physiology and Fitness8. Sociological Foundations9. Sport and Exercise Psychology10. Physical Education PedagogyPart III: Careers and Professional Considerations11. Career and Professional Development12. Teaching and Coaching Careers13. Fitness- and Health-Related Careers14. Sport CareersPart IV: Future Professionals as Leaders and Advocates15. Future Professionals as Leaders and Advocates