Why Not Play in Physical Education?
Overview & Synopsis
This paper examines the philosophic basis of "play" in physical education. The discussion considers: (1) current and historical perspectives of "play" in physical education; (2) why physical educators have an aversion to any "play" in their classrooms; and (3) the immediate need for the play-directed experience to be the cornerstone of physical education. It is shown that while the concept of play is antithetical to many physical educators, connoting unproductiveness and limited learning possibilities, play should be a vital part of physical education as well as all motor learning experiences because play is the basis for skill acquisition. (JD)
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| Document Title | Why Not Play in Physical Education? |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Beller, Jennifer M., Stoll, Sharon Kay |
| Subject & Discipline | Elementary Secondary Education, Experiential Learning, Physical Education |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1987 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-163542 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |