Showing papers in "Sport Education and Society in 2020"
TL;DR: Digital technologies such as websites, online discussion forums, social media, content-sharing platforms, mobile apps and wearable devices are now available as a means for young people to l....
Abstract: Digital technologies such as websites, online discussion forums, social media, content-sharing platforms, mobile apps and wearable devices are now available as a means for young people to l...
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TL;DR: In this article, a study aimed to explore gender stereotypes and their impact upon perceived roles and practice of in-service physical education teachers, finding that teachers' perceptions largely conformed to typical gender stereotypes, including stereotypical views on gender roles, gendered sports and story character assumptions.
Abstract: This study aimed to explore gender stereotypes and their impact upon perceived roles and practice of in-service physical education teachers. Twenty-one qualified PE teachers completed an online story completion method and results were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis. Comparisons were generated between the two-story stems: between male and female participants and between the hypothetical stories and direct question answers. Results showed that teachers’ perceptions largely conformed to typical gender stereotypes, including stereotypical views on gender roles, gendered sports and story character assumptions. Participants did not attribute stereotype reproduction to themselves as teachers and negative external pressures arose as a common reasoning for stereotypical practice. However, only female participants highlighted parents and peers as significant contributors, whereas both genders highlighted governmental pressures such as curriculum design. This study displayed that gender segregation, masculine and feminine discourses and gendered habitus are still prominent within PE.
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TL;DR: For example, this article pointed out that curriculum development is an ongoing, complex and contested process, and that the realisation of progressive intention is a realisation, not a quick and easy process.
Abstract: Past research in Health and Physical Education has repeatedly highlighted that curriculum development is an ongoing, complex and contested process, and that the realisation of progressive intention...
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors draw on data from an international research project called "Health and Physical Education (HPE)" to study teacher-student relationships and find that the PE profession has increasingly advocated for caring teacherstudent relationships.
Abstract: The Health and Physical Education (HPE) profession has increasingly advocated for caring teacher-student relationships. In this paper, we draw on data from an international research project called ...
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TL;DR: O’Sullivan et al. as mentioned in this paper demonstrate the benefits of educating for social justice in physical education teacher education programs and demonstrate the importance of social justice education in PE teacher education.
Abstract: Several studies demonstrate the benefits of educating for social justice in physical education teacher education programs [O’Sullivan, M. (2018). PETE Academics as public intellectuals and activist...
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TL;DR: The current educational context in many European countries is characterised by a student population showing great cultural diversity due to the increased immigration of the last few decades as mentioned in this paper, and the go...
Abstract: The current educational context in many European countries is characterised by a student population showing great cultural diversity due to the increased immigration of the last few decades. The go...
22 citations
TL;DR: Recently, a colleague in the PETE field claimed that I was part of a 'backlash against' and 'flight from' critical pedagogy and recanted the enthusiasm for critical pedagogies as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Recently, a colleague in the PETE field claimed that I was part of a ‘backlash against’ and ‘flight from’ critical pedagogy. Moreover, he claimed that I had recanted the enthusiasm for critical ped...
21 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated developments in English PE and school sport (PESS) policy across the period of Conservative-led governments since 2010 have not been empirically or comprehensively researched.
Abstract: Prominent developments in English PE and school sport (PESS) policy across the period of Conservative-led governments since 2010 have not been empirically or comprehensively researched. In addressi...
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Abstract: In recent years, there has been unprecedented awareness within policy and research of the disadvantageous trajectories that looked-after children and young people (LACYP) often face; particularly i...
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TL;DR: Embodiment has emerged as a concept that broadens the focus on the body beyond the dualistic natural scientific point of view as discussed by the authors, and physical education puts the body center stage.
Abstract: Physical education puts the body center stage. Embodiment has emerged as a concept that broadens the focus on the body beyond the dualistic natural scientific point of view. Research into embodied ...
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TL;DR: In this paper, physical activity has been identified as having a role in improving young people's mental health, although the evidence is limited, and physical activity is not recommended as a preventive measure for mental health.
Abstract: Improving young people’s mental health has become a priority for policy-makers in Norway as elsewhere. Although the evidence is limited, physical activity has been identified as having a role in me...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors analyze 1,248 descriptions offered by youth to quit sports through quantitative surveys using fixed-choice questionnaires and find that the majority of youth quit sports.
Abstract: Sports researchers often examine the subject of youth quitting sports through quantitative surveys using fixed-choice questionnaires. In this paper, we analyze 1,248 descriptions offered by youth i...
TL;DR: Continuing professional development (CPD) is important to ensure teachers continuously maintain and update the best practice knowledge and skills needed for the profession as mentioned in this paper, but limited research into CP is available.
Abstract: Continuing professional development (CPD) is important to ensure teachers continuously maintain and update the best practice knowledge and skills needed for the profession. Limited research into CP...
TL;DR: The authors used Bourdieusian approaches to reproduction to position athletic bureaucracies as legitimating institutions that convert capital, and examined how the cultural productio(e.g., food, clothing, etc.).
Abstract: This study uses Bourdieusian (1977, 1978, 2011) approaches to reproduction to position athletic bureaucracies as legitimating institutions that convert capital. I examine how the cultural productio...
TL;DR: In this paper, a descriptive-interpretative methodology was applied to data from a questionnaire aimed at primary and secondary education teachers to explore the job satisfaction of physical education teachers in the UK.
Abstract: The purpose of this paper was to explore the job satisfaction of physical education teachers. A descriptive-interpretative methodology was applied to data from a questionnaire aimed at primary and ...
TL;DR: Convention refugees are individuals who have fled their home countries due to a substantiated fear of persecution as discussed by the authors. As a consequence, many young Convention refugees are disconnected from the international community.
Abstract: Convention refugees are individuals who have fled their home countries due to a substantiated fear of persecution. As a consequence, many young Convention refugees are disconnected from the...
TL;DR: For more than 40 years, health and physical education (HPE) academics in universities and teacher education colleges have drawn attention to issues of social justice specific to the context of PE as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: For more than 40 years, health and physical education (HPE) academics in universities and teacher education colleges have drawn attention to issues of social justice specific to the context of PE a...
TL;DR: In this paper, the role of skill acquisition specialists within sport systems has become more prominent and imbedded in daily training environments with coaches; however, literature pertaining to their role and contributions to effective coach development is very scant.
Abstract: The role of skill acquisition specialists within sport systems has become more prominent and imbedded in daily training environments with coaches; however, literature pertaining to their role and contributions to effective coach development is very scant. The objective was to extend our understanding of the coaches’ perception of the role of, and relationship with, a skill acquisition specialist to identify key factors of effective support that shape coach behavior and ultimately enhance athlete performance. Semi-structured interviews with two National coaches with experience and podium success in multiple Olympic/Paralympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships was conducted. Three distinct narratives were identified: representing various experiences of the coaches in their sport (‘the unplanned journey’), their relationship with the skill acquisition specialist (‘more than just a skill expert’), and how this impacted athletes’ development (‘keys to success’). As part of the relationship development process, aspects of coaches’ philosophy were challenged. In addition, the skill acquisition specialists had to display a wide range of skills in the pursuit of shaping coaching behaviors that could further enhance athletes’ performance. Required skills included, but were not limited to, bridging the gap between scientific literature and practical application, ensuring knowledge was logical and aligned with the specific needs of the coach and cultural context, demonstrating trust and accountability, displaying personal and social skills and an ability to engage athletes and obtain their approval. Crucially, while overlapping themes occurred, the skill specialists needed to be adaptable to each unique working relationship and this emerged over time.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors looked at how coach education has been socially and emotionally influenced by course attendees, and found that formal coach education is an activity which promotes conformity from course attendees.
Abstract: Formal coach education has been described as an activity which promotes conformity from course attendees. To date, however, few studies have looked at how coach education has been socially ...
TL;DR: In this article, the authors identified supervision as a critical component of doctoral student socialization in both the higher education and physical education literature, but few faculty members were aware of the importance of supervision.
Abstract: Faculty supervision has been identified as a critical component of doctoral student socialization in both the higher education and physical education literature. Nevertheless, few faculty members r...
TL;DR: In the last decade, parent involvement in their children's organized sports has increased dramatically as mentioned in this paper. But recent debate has started to question whether parental involvement actually has a beneficial effect on the sport.
Abstract: Parental involvement in their children’s organised sports has increased dramatically in the last decade. Recent debate has started to question whether parental involvement actually has a beneficial...
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors found that teenagers' sport participation is declining in some European countries and one reason for the decline is that sport practice is a way to be physically active.
Abstract: Sports practice is a way to be physically active Despite public health efforts to support it, teenagers’ sport participation is declining in some European countries One reason for the decline is
TL;DR: In an attempt to better prepare prospective PE teachers for teaching pupils with disabilities, this paper took up the call of Sparkes, A., Martos-Garcia, D, and Maher, A.
Abstract: In an attempt to better prepare prospective PE teachers for teaching pupils with disabilities, our research takes up the call of Sparkes, A., Martos-Garcia, D., & Maher, A. (2019). Me, Imperfect Os...
TL;DR: The authors draw upon education policy sociology, and sport coaching literature, in critically examining sport coaches as policy actors, and draw upon the concept of sport coaching as an actor in education policy.
Abstract: This paper draws upon education policy sociology, and sport coaching literature, in critically examining sport coaches as policy actors. Stephen Ball and colleagues’ conceptualisation of di...
TL;DR: In recent years, the judgements that typically determine who is an ‘able’ physical education student have been sharply challenged. The research literature suggests that skills in sports, healt...
Abstract: In recent years, the judgements that typically determine who is an ‘able’ physical education (PE) student have been sharply challenged. The research literature suggests that skills in sports, healt...
TL;DR: In contemporary British society, discussions of social class have become relatively marginalised in comparison to their historically eminent position within the domains of politics, social policy, and social policy.
Abstract: In contemporary British society, discussions of social class have become relatively marginalised in comparison to their historically eminent position within the domains of politics, social policy a...
TL;DR: Physical education in England, has historically been and is increasingly seen as a subject in which political agendas can and are being enacted (Penney, [2008] and as discussed by the authors, 2008).
Abstract: Physical education (PE) in England, has historically been and is increasingly seen as a subject in which political agendas can and are being enacted (Penney, [2008]. Playing a political game and pl...
TL;DR: In this article, the benefits of collaborative continuing professional development (CPD) through the cultivation of professional learning communities (PLCs) are demonstrated. But, the benefits are not yet explored in this paper.
Abstract: Physical education (PE) researchers demonstrate the benefits of collaborative continuing professional development (CPD) through the cultivation of professional learning communities (PLCs). Furtherm...
TL;DR: The teaching profession requires an understanding of teachers' and students' emotions, and teachers' emotions can influence their teaching practice, professional development and pedagogical approach as discussed by the authors. But, as
Abstract: The teaching profession requires an understanding of teachers' and students' emotions, and teachers' emotions can influence their teaching practice, professional development and pedagogical approac ...
TL;DR: This article investigated international media reporting of physical education (PE) over a five-year period to generate key concepts and themes emerging from the international PE media (English speaking), and conducted a Leximancer text mining analysis of media articles published via the Google News function between January 2013 and March 2018.
Abstract: The message of physical education (PE) has been one of a ‘contested ground’ with regular debate around its purpose, alongside conceptual confusions. A major channel of communication that strongly influences public perceptions is through mainstream media, yet how media platforms have reported on the PE profession has received a scarcity of research attention. The aim of this research was to investigate international media reporting of PE over a five-year period. To generate key concepts and themes emerging from the international PE media (English speaking), researchers conducted a Leximancer text mining analysis of media articles published via the Google News function between January 2013 and March 2018. A PE for health discourse was evident from across the international media reporting of PE with regular concepts and themes focused upon the ‘physical’ including activity, health, obesity, physical activity and exercise. It was also evident that there were clear links between the concept of ‘physical education’ with regulatory concepts such as ‘requirements, reporting and law’. Notable thematic absences related to how PE goals can be met through teaching, learning and programming. Unpacking conceptual and thematic insight into how the PE profession has been reported into the public sphere sheds light on key trends, discourses and influences that are being communicated to the public across global contexts.