sport pedagogy research in theory and practice
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Sport Pedagogy Research in Theory and PracticeJimmy H. Ishee & Ingrid Johnson aa University of New Mexico , Albuquerque , New Mexico , 87131Published online: 24 Feb 2013.
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Editor: Jimmy H. Ishee
Sport Pedagogy Research inTheoryand Practice
Crum (2001) offers a unique viewpoint regarding the status of
sport pedagogy research and itseffect on teacher education andphysical education in general. Hestructures his argument aroundthe following four theses.
Thesis 1: Sport pedagogy researchshould ultimately aim at improvement ofpractices. Consequently,the researcher's interest in thepursuit of knowledge should alignwith the practitioner's interest inactive application.
Although Crum suggests that theonly legitimate research is that whichis conducted to improve schoolpractices, he concedes that othersbelieve there are additional legitimate reasons for conducting research. These other reasons includetenure, economic gain, and status,and they should not be dismissed,because they can lead to good research. However, researchers shouldstill remember that the relationshipbetween theory and practice needsto be emphasized. Ultimately research should be used to improvephysical education teacher education(PETE) practices.
Thesis 2: Conceptual assumptionsabout the objectives and subjectmatter ofphysical education are ofprimary importance because theyhave the power to guide practice aswell as to guide theory and research.
These conceptual assumptions inphysical education are described as"a coherent set of views concerningthe identity and function of PE as aschool subject" (p. 186). Crum suggests that this concept should be
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placed at the center of a circle withphysical education practice, PETE research, and physical education forteacher education as interconnectedcomponents reaching out from themiddle. Th is model demonstratesthat this relationship is quite complex and that theory and practice arereciprocal. Using the research onteacher practices and teacher education allows current teachers to provide a rich and dynamic learning environment for their students.
Thesis 3: To avoid the productionof useless information, sport pedagogy researchers should make explicit their ontological assumptionsand strive for conceptual validity aswell as for the internal and externalvalidity of their outcomes. In physicaleducation there are many perspectives from which to view theory andresearch. Due to the complex natureof the field, researchers need to beaware of the consequences of theirresearch questions and data-gathering instruments. Because researchersoperate under more than one theoretical paradigm, it is important to accept this conceptual diversity as normal. It is the lack of a clearly statedstarting point or a reason for inquirythat leads to the production of uselessinformation. In addition, the use ofconstructivist, feminist, and postmodernist research in sport pedagogyresearch is something that needs tobe explored and better understood.
Thesis 4: Sport pedagogy canclaim scientific maturity to the degree it succeeds in (1) carrying outresearch on the basis of explicit,consistent, conceptual assumptions
concerning human movement, sport,and the objectives and subject matterof physical education, and in (2)purging physical education teachers'thinking and practice by unmaskingimplausible conceptions and clarifying conceptual confusion. Crumbelieves that North American researchers "seem to be so unawareof their subjectivity and their ontological assumptions that they leavetheir prejudices implicit, that theytake traditional assumptions andconceptions for granted, and thatthey refuse to reflect on and discusstheir basic naming and framing"(p. 189).Thus, researchers need toclarify their viewpoints and identifywhat theoretical framework theyContinues on page 13
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U.S. Constitution. However, the casewas remanded on the state-lawclaims of negligence and intentionalinfliction of emotional distress.
The court held that "as long as thestate provides an adequate remedy, apublic school student cannot state aclaim for denial of substantive dueprocess through excessive corporalpunishment, whether it be againstthe school system, administrators, orthe employee who is alleged to haveinflicted the darnaqe.t The substantive due process claim hinges on astudent's liberty interest in maintaining bodily integrity where arbitrarystate action exists. This claimbrought the case under the jurisdiction of the federal court. The court,however, reasoned that the excessive exercise intended as punishment was used for the purpose ofmaintaining discipline, and disciplineis a legitimate (not arbitrary) stategoal.The court next looked towhether there were adequate criminal and civil remedies for the plaintiffs. The court held that adequatestate remedies existed which included the possibility of criminalconviction for assault or injury to achild, as well as potential civil recovery in tort. Therefore, contrary to theholdings of other circuit courts, thecourt dismissed the substantive dueprocess claim and remanded thecase to be decided in state court onthe state-law claims.
Definition of TermsCorporal punishment-"Physi
cal punishment as distinguishedfrom pecuniary punishment or a fine;any kind of punishment of or inflictedon the body" (Black, 1990, p. 306).
Substantive due process"Broadly defined as the constitutional guarantee that no person shallbe arbitrarily deprived of his life, liberty or property; the essence of substantive due process is protectionfrom arbitrary and unreasonable action:' (Black, 1990, p. 1281).
Intentional infliction of emotional distress-An intentional orreckless act by the defendant, constituting extreme or outrageous con-
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duct, causing severe emotional dlstress to the plaintiff and resultingin damages.
Risk Management Tips-The Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention recommends thatcoaches and teachers refrain fromusing physical activity, such asdoing push-ups or running laps,as punishment.
- Be familiar with your local and/orstate law as it pertains to corporalpunishment. Some states prohibitdisciplinary corporal punishment,while others require parental consentfor its use.
-In states whose laws allow corporal punishment, school boardsmay wish to further regulate its use.
- Discuss corporal punishment policies and procedures with competentlegal counsel before initiating them.
- If you have policies and procedures relevant to corporal punishment, administrators should ensurethat they are communicated to allphysical education teachers and thatthe procedures are strictly followed.
- Any corporal punishment shouldbe witnessed by at least two, approved school officials.
- Document all incidents of corporal punishment involving a student.
ReferencesBlack, H.C. (1990). Black's law dictio-
nary (6th ed.). St. Paul, MN: West.
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the Performing Arts Medicine Association and held in conjunction withthe Aspen Music Festival. For moreinformation, contact Mary Fletcher at(303) 751-2170 or [email protected],or visit www.artrsmed.org.
October 2-5, 2003. NationalPhysical EducationTeacher Education Conference, Baton Rouge,LA. Sponsored by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education, this conference on the campusof Louisiana State University willhighlight best practices in the preparation and continuing developmentof physical education professionalsfor K-12 schools. The conference willfocus on topics of interest for collegeand university PETEfaculty and administration, cooperating teachersand field experience supervisors, andLEA and state physical education supervisors. Topics in poster sessionsand presentations will include thepreparation of PETE professionals,curriculum reform, PETE standards,diversity, professional developmentschools, program assessment, research, and technology. Professionalsin physical education teacher education are urged to submit proposalsby the deadline of March 1,2003. Formore information, call NASPE at(703) 476-3410, email ([email protected]), or visit the NASPEweb site (www.aahperd.org/naspe)and click on "PETE Conference"under the "Quick Links" heading.
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Continued from page 8are using while admitting their personal biases regarding sport pedagogy research.
ReferenceCrum, B. (2001).The "Idola" of sport
pedagogy researchers. Quest, 53,184-191.
-Abstracted by Ingrid Johnson, doctoral student in physical education,University ofNew Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87131.
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