Perspectives in Physical Education

Perspectives in Physical Education presents a summary of some of the important forces influencing the development of graduate study and research at universities; the origins of professional training for teachers of physical education; and the origins of a scientific or quasi-academic discipline of physical education. The book then discusses the first graduate study programs in physical education and the developments in graduate education. The dimensions of a profession; the research productivity in physical education; and the research laboratory in physical education are also considered. The book further tackles the scientific method in perspective; the unscientific problems in the development of a scientific model; and the establishment of priorities in research. People who teach and those who take courses in research methods, scientific foundations, seminars dealing with professional problems and curriculum issues, or independent research will find the text useful.

Preface Chapter I Graduate Study at a University Introduction Early Science and Higher Education Graduate Study in Education Preparation in an Academic Discipline References Chapter II Origins of Professional Preparation in Physical Education Early Beginnings of Educanto in Physical Education Origins of a Scientific Basis for Physical Education References Chapter III Graduate Study in Physical Education Graduate Study Begins and Science Leaves Impact of Educational Orientation upon Physical Education Time of Reassessment The Basic Model for Graduate Study in Physical Education An Actual Program References Chapter IV The Dimensions of a Profession Criteria for a Profession Physical Education as a Profession Profession versus Discipline References Chapter V Research Productivity in Physical Education Quality in Graduate Programs Honors and Awards References Chapter VI Research Laboratories in Physical Education Origins of Research Laboratories Historical Notes on Research Laboratories in Physical Education References Chapter VII The Dimensions of a Science Definition of a Science Purpose of a Science Metaphysical Foundations Operating Code in Science Scientific Breakthroughs Monolithic Structure in Science References Chapter VIII Scientific Method in Perspective Induction Deduction Basic Steps in the Scientific Method Schematic Representation of a Model Models in Physical Education A Model for Personality Factors in Athletics Other Possibilities for Models References Chapter IX Unscientific Problems in the Development of a Scientific Model Postulation of the Model The Structure of Knowledge The Black Box in Science Categories of Explanation The Use of Explanation Characteristics of a Good Explanation References Chapter X Establishing Priorities in Research Finding a Research Topic Scientific Problems Types of Experiments Evaluation of a Research Topic Professional and Scientific Research References Chapter XI Writing Up Research Difficulties in Scientific Writing Need for Writing Research Reports Tangible Suggestions Sections of a Research Report Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Publication Outlets for Physical Education Research References Chapter XII Back to American Physical Education Old Paths and New Paths Back to American Physical Education Nature and Nurture of Researchers Index