Practical Philosophy of Sport

by R.Scott Kretchmar

This sport philosophy text aims to demystify philosophy and show how it can be useful for solving daily professional problems. It is designed to develop professional reasoning skills, find answers to... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873226194
• ISBN13: 9780873226196
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers
• Length: 281 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A book on sport philosophy that makes a difference!

This book is a must for those interested in how the discipline of philosophy impacts human movement (sport, dance, exercise, games, and play). Dr. Kretchmar has truly written a 'practical' book on sport philosophy without watering down philosophical concepts or applications. He addresses areas such as: 1) dualism and holism; 2) the values of sport, exercise science and physical education; 3) the significance of games and play; and 4) making sound ethical decisions. I have used the book twice teaching an undergraduate Physical Education course in sport philosophy. It's the best book I've found that articulates philosophical issues within the movement professions AND suggests ways that philosophy can make a difference.