Course Description
This is a study of the diverse justifications on the educational value of PE and examination of how the various structures, patterns, organizations, and institutions in culture and society create, relate to, and influence physical education and sports. It includes a discussion of the historic tradition of mind/body and theoretical/practical knowledge of dualism and a conceptual analysis of the issues of sports as a human activity and the distinction and relationship between PE and sports. Students are expected to articulate a personal philosophy of teaching Physical Education.
This is a study of the diverse justifications on the educational value of PE and examination of how the various structures, patterns, organizations, and institutions in culture and society create, relate to, and influence physical education and sports. It includes a discussion of the historic tradition of mind/body and theoretical/practical knowledge of dualism and a conceptual analysis of the issues of sports as a human activity and the distinction and relationship between PE and sports. Students are expected to articulate a personal philosophy of teaching Physical Education.