Practical Philosophy of Sport (Hardcover)

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Product Description

Practical Philosophy of Sport is a breakthrough in introductory sport philosophy texts. It's readable, easy-to-understand, and excellent for helping students and professionals in physical education, sport, and exercise science develop values and ethics to guide their careers.

The book demystifies philosophy and shows that it can be a useful tool for solving daily professional problems. The text encourages readers to move beyond just reading about or passively listening to philosophy and invites them to "do" it.

Practical Philosophy of Sport helps readers

• develop professional reasoning skills,

• find answers to their philosophic questions, and

• form a personal philosophy of physical education, sport, and exercise science.

About the Author

R. Scott Kretchmar, PhD, is widely regarded as one of the leading sport philosophers in the United States. He not only has taught philosophy of sport for over 25 years but also has played a key role in making it a legitimate field of scholarship and study. Dr. Kretchmar is both a founding member and a past president of the Philosophic Society for the Study of Sport. He is also a past president of the Philosophy Academy of the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

Kretchmar earned a bachelor's degree from Oberlin College in 1966 and a doctorate in physical education from the University of Southern California in 1971. He is a professor in Penn State University's Department of Exercise and Sport Science, for which he was department head from 1984 to 1989. He is also an assistant editor for the Journal of the Philosophy of Sport and an editor of the Fair Play column in Strategies. In 1989, Dr. Kretchmar was elected a Fellow in the American Academy of Kinesiology and Physical Education.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 281 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 1 edition (April 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873226194
• ISBN-13: 978-0873226196
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #588,882 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book on sport philosophy that makes a difference!, April 26, 2000

By	Doug Hochstetler (Harrisonburg, VA) - See all my reviews

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.