The Philosophy of Physical Education: A New Perspective (Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport)
Language: English
Published by Routledge, 2015
Series: Book 21 of 39 - Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport
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- Title
- The Philosophy of Physical Education: A New Perspective (Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport)
- Author
- Stolz, Steven
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publication year
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1138641294
- ISBN 13
- 9781138641297
- Series
- Book 21 of 39: Routledge Studies in Physical Education and Youth Sport
The discipline area of physical education has historically struggled for legitimacy, sometimes being seen as a non-serious pursuit in educational terms compared to other subjects within the school curriculum. This book represents the first attempt in nearly 30 years to offer a coherent philosophical defence and conceptualisation of physical education and sport as subjects of educational value, and to provide a philosophically sound justification for their inclusion in the curriculum.
The book argues that rather than relegating the body to ‘un-thinking’ learning, a person’s essential being is not confined to their rationality but involves an embodied dimension. It traces the changing conceptions of the body, in philosophy and theology, that have influenced our understanding of physical education and sport, and investigates the important role that embodiment and movement play in learning about, through and in physical education. Physical education is defended as a vital and necessary part of education because the whole person goes to school, not just the mind, but the thinking, feeling and acting facets of a person. It is argued that physical education has the potential to provide a multitude of experiences and opportunities for students’ to become aware of their embodiment, explore alternative modes of awareness and to develop insights into and new modes of being not available elsewhere in the curriculum, and to influence moral character through the support of a moral community that is committed to that practice.
Representing a sophisticated and spirited defence of the educational significance and philosophical value of physical education and sport, this book will be fascinating reading for any advanced student or researcher with an interest in physical education, the philosophy of sport, or the philosophy of education.
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Steven A. Stolz, PhD is a lecturer in education from La Trobe University, Australia
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