Application of progressive education in sport
Date
2007
Authors
Chisholm, Robin D
University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Education
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Faculty of Education, 2007
Abstract
This study exammes tiie possibility of uniting a teaching and coaching perspective of
child-centered education through youth sports. The practical nature of sports enables the
atiilete to gain knowledge tiirough experience. The pragmatism of learning through
discovery, with practical results, reflects a progressive education philosophy. The
literature supports the notion that effectual sports education is facilitated by coaches
through flexibility, fairness, positive thinking, caring, and fun. Coaching philosophy was
examined using a survey that was distributed to youth coaches in southern Alberta.
Coaches' consideration of the future of the athlete, in terms of health and well being, skill
acquisition, and development of life-long attributes, develops people who may become
moral and accomplished citizens.
Description
x, 140 leaves ; 29 cm. --
Keywords
Education -- Experimental methods , Education -- Alberta , Coaching (Athletics) -- Philosophy , Coaching (Athletics) -- Alberta , Sports -- Study and teaching -- Alberta