Steven A Stolz

The Philosophy of Physical Education

A New Perspective

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Produktbeschreibung

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. 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 and new modes of being which are not available elsewhere in the curriculum. 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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• Seitenzahl: 212
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 304g
• ISBN-13: 9781138641297
• ISBN-10: 1138641294
• Artikelnr.: 44395102

Autorenporträt

Steven A. Stolz, PhD is a lecturer in education from La Trobe University, Australia

Inhaltsangabe

Chapter 1. On Justifications of Sport and Physical Education: Are There
Good Reasons for the Inclusion of Sport and Physical Education Within
Educational Institutions? Chapter 2. Philosophical and Theological
Positions of the Body: Changing Concepts of the Body and Its Influence Upon
Sport and Physical Education Chapter 3. The Unique Place of Physical
Education Within Education: The Fluid Concept of Education and the Process
of Being "Physically Educated" Chapter 4. The Phenomenon of Play and Its
Educational Significance in Physical Education: Why Do Philosophers Talk So
Much About Play, Games and Sports? Chapter 5. The Moral Aspects of Sport
and Physical Education: Do Sport and Physical Education Provide Unique
Opportunities to Develop Moral Character? Chapter 6. Macintyre, Rival
Traditions and Physical Education