This collection of papers offers a comprehensive text about contemporary physical activities and sports forms. It provides students with an overview of the various physical activities, skill technique required, safety, scoring, rules and etiquette, strategies, equipment, and related terminology. The 26 papers are: (1) "Physical Fitness" (Carolyn Masterson); (2) "Aerobic Fitness" (Robyn Snyder Walters); (3) "Learning Motor Skills" (Judith Rink); (4) "Archery" (Kathleen M. Haywood); (5) "Badminton" (Donald C. Paup); (6) "Basketball" (James E. Bryant); (7) "Climbing and Challenge Course" (Anthony J. Doody); (8) "Cycling" (Gary L. Wilson); (9) "Dance Education" (Barbara Lorraine Michiels-Hernandez); (10) "Flag Football" (Maryann Domitrovitz); (11) "Floor Hockey" (Gary R. Gray); (12)"Golf" (Harvey R. White); (13) "Inline Skating" (Chet Bunting); (14) "Lacrosse" (Kim Hutcherson); (15) "Orienteering" (Jeanne O'Brien); (16) "Self-Defense" (Kenneth G. Tillman); (17) "Soccer" (William T. Weinberg); (18) "Softball" (Lynda B. Ransdell and Alison Taylor); (19) "Swimming" (Ralph L. Johnson); (20) "Team Handball" (Mary Phyl Dwight and Mike Cavanaugh); (21) "Tennis" (Joanne Margaret Hynes-Dusel); (22) "Track and Field" (Nancy Knop); (23) "Tumbling" (David A. Feigley); (24) "Ultimate" (Ken Demas); (25) "Volleyball" (Barbara L. Viera); and (26) "Weight Training" (Barney R. Groves). (Chapters contain references.) (SM)