Chapter five Sport Philosophy

Student Learning Objectives 1. Understand philosophy as a formal field of study of Kinesiology & Physical Education 2. Understand how sport philosophy contributes to the practice of sport & physical education

Continue with SLO’s 3. Understand that philosophy involves asking questions posing challenges searching for deeper meanings 4. Empiricism involves evaluating for factual evidence that can be measured, seen, heard, felt, etc

Continue with SLO’s 5. Understand the different branches of philosophy in the area of sport & PE 6. Identify with some philosophers of science, education and physical education

Continue with SLO’s 7. Students should understand the philosophical differences between games & play.

Why should we study Philosophy? The definition of philosophy is the study of wisdom, knowledge and the truth. It poses several questions? What do we know? Why is it important that we know it? What is the process?

Give me an example What do we know Why is it important What is the process

In Ms. Duke Simple Words… Is to let us pull the “blinders” away from our eyes, break with conventional ideas & follow new ideas.

What is the Importance in Studying Philosophy of Physical Activity? (Sport Philosophy) It can help develop critical thinking. Some principles are based on logic and good judgment.

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Continue It helps develop well-reasoned arguments. It can help us become more open minded. It can makes us entertain, examine, & accept new ideas, theories, that might have been ignored or rejected

Five Traditional Branches of Philosophies Idealism Realism Pragmatism Naturalism Existentialism

Idealism Physical Therapist Plato Reality Mind & Body

Your Textbook Calls Idealism - Dualism The modern philosophers call it Dualism Persons are composed of two substances: Body and Mind.

Realism Personal Trainer Aristotle Scientific Laws & Methods Scientific Investigations

Pragmatism Athletic Director Experiences American John Dewey

Naturalism Jean-Jacques Rousseau Each student’s goals Self-Education & Self-Activity

Existentialism Personal Experiences & Choices Individual activities

Your Textbook Ways to understand Body and Mind Materialism Dualism Holism like

Materialism The Materialism believe that all that exists is the physical; no spiritual, psychic. You study the person as a movement machine.

– Mind & Body Like what type of traditional branch? Idealism DUALISM

Other Philosophies Inductive Reasoning From specific develops a general principle Students: What Inductive reasons make up a sport?

Continue with Other Philosophies Deductive Reasoning Starts with general principles and then develops specifics What deductive reasons you have to believe that chess is not a sport?

Group Project

Sports Characteristics Athletic ability & skills Physical defense Competition Physical Exertion Governed by a set of rules Winning A sport can be a game

Games Characteristics Mild Physical Exertion Limited skill Luck Recreational activity Some rules – change them? Enjoyment or Entertainment A game may not be a sport

Hobbies & Competition Hobbies Competition Activity or interest Done outside one’s regular job. For fun For Pleasure Requires two parties, but not necessary against each other. Can be done by yourself Surpassing a performance It can determine winners and losers

Sports & Games Motor skills are required to reach its goal Games are created by: set of rules specific goal to be achieved limit the means that participants can use to reach the goal Textbook – pages

Play & Duty in Sport Duty-Like Sport We participate for the benefits, we do it for what it does for us. Oprah Play- Like Sport We do it for Intrinsic value. We do it for the sake of enjoyment. Ms. Duke

Values Promoted by the Field of Physical activity Depending on the goals, the approach to Physical Activity is different Knowledge – research – scholarly study Activity related pleasure & Activity related for fun– like Mr. Pratt’s hiking class

What Values are Promoted in Physical Activity Health Related Physical Fitness – Name them Motor Skills – Name Them

Health Related Physical Fitness Four Components

Motor Skills

Do we as Professionals have Responsibilities? The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Code of Conduct

Do we as Professionals have Responsibilities? 1. Non- Discriminate On the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, or national origin. 2. What type of conduct? Personally & professionally in a manner that does not compromise their professional responsibility 3. Truthful in what? Education & Experience

Moral Values High School Physical Education Teacher

Professional Knowledge and Expertise Ms. Perez Kickboxing Class

Content Relative to Standards Walk- Jog Class Runners – 10K Walk-Joggers – 5 Miles Walkers – 4 Miles

Delivery of Instruction/Information Mr. Mathis Master’s SJSU San Jose Mercury News Article – Student Behavior

The Way you Treat your Students Ms. Duke first year at EVC dealing with my Vietnamese students

Are we responsible to instill certain values on our students, players & clients?

History Since the times of the Greeks until today, we have held our athletes, coaches, educators responsible for the enhancement of ethical behavior

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AXIOLOGY Is the concept that teachers/coaches/ trainers should instill certain values in our students, athletes and clients.

Ethics Ethics – The study of moral values of oneself or for the good of others. In your own words what is ethics?

Should Parents/Athletes /Coaches be allowed to verbally abuse officials?

Make Groups Agree or Disagree

Examples of Ethical Choices Should children be cut when trying for a sport. Should a coach teach an athlete how to intimidate the opponent player? Should an athlete be required to pass all school subjects in order to play on an athletics?

Ethical Behavior in Sport Fair play – playing within the rules Seeking to win within the rules and not “at all costs” Opponents should be treated with respect

Games are played as mutual quests for excellence, is intimidation inappropriate Retribution for violent on unfair action is never acceptable.

George Sheehan Internationally known as the Runner’s Philosopher in 1970’s & 1980’s He defined the right brain as philosophic and the left brain as practical.

Dr. George Sheehan Runner’s Philosopher "Fitness has to be fun. If it is not play, there will be no fitness. Play, you see, is the process. Fitness is merely the product. "Once you have decided that winning isn't everything, you become a winner.“

Your Philosophy

What would be your philosophy? 1. As a high school teacher - What are your goals? 2. As a club coach – What is your value about winning? 3. As a personal trainer – How long should you train with the client

What would be your philosophy? 4. As an athletic trainer – Playing the player for the good of the team/coach. 5. As a manager of Curves – Increasing the number of clients. 6. As a unemployed physical education teacher – What philosophy does this person have?

Ms. Duke Philosophy with the help of George Sheehan " No matter how old I get, sports remain one of life's most rewarding experiences. My movements become slower and slower, but the experience of the sport is unchanged: each game a drama, each game a challenge, each game stretching me in one way or another, and each sport movement telling me more about myself and others.”

QUIZ 1. Give me an example of duty-like sport and an example of play-like sport. Which one reflects your philosophy? 2. Name one of the four components of Health Related Physical Fitness and name one component from Motor Skills. What makes them different?