Covers "the pursuit of leisure in the United States, from Colonial to modern times, presented through 271 alphabetically arranged entries...

Biographical sketches of "more than 600 people from around the world and throughout history who have had an impact not only on their sport, but also on the society and culture of their times...

"Presents over 600 entries covering a who's who of American sports, including athletes, coaches, owners, and media personalities...

"Consisting of 600 entries alphabetically organized across 2 volumes, entries will range in length from 250 to 2,500 words and include theoretical and practical treatment of all aspects of sports science and exercise physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics...