Philosophy of Sport
Philosophy of Sport
Introduction
FILSAFAT
DALAM OLAHRAGA
MADE PRAMONO
Is there a professional that you particularly admire, one that served as a role model for you
and even prompted your entry into this field? If so, what was his or her philosophy?
2 Read about the different philosophies. What theories are compatible with your beliefs? What theories are at odds with them? How
do these theories translate into practice?
What are the characteristics of programs conducted from this philosophical perspective?
3 Review the philosophies of the leaders in After reviewing the philosophies of leaders in the field, which of their beliefs are
physical education, exercise science, and compatible with yours and which are not compatible?
sport.
4 Take advantage of opportunities you have What beliefs are evident in their teaching?
during your professional preparation to
talk to various professors about their As you critically examine your experiences during your professional preparation, do you
philosophies. ask yourself why things are the way they are? How could things change? How would these
changes influence the philosophy of the program? Would these changes align with your
professors’ beliefs and philosophies?
5 Review the codes of conduct and ethical Many physical education, exercise science, and sport professional organizations have
standards of various professional standards of conduct that serve as guidelines for their members. What are the standards of
organizations. conduct expected of professionals entering your prospective field?
What are the expectations for service to the profession and to others?
6 Express your philosophy. What are your current perspectives and beliefs about your prospective field?
If you have previously written a professional philosophy, how has your philosophy
changed or evolved? What factors influenced these changes?
Goals
Statements of purposes, intents, and aims that reflect desired
accomplishments.
Expressed as general statements and are broad in their direction.
Objectives
Are derived from goals, but are more specific.
Describe learning, specifically what individuals should know, do,
or feel as a result of instruction.
Short-term statements of specific outcomes that build
cumulatively to reach a goal.
Goals of Physical Education,
Exercise Science & Sport
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Taxonomies
Serve as a guide for professionals in planning for learning
outcomes and achievement of desired goals.
Organizes educational objectives in a progressive hierarchy, from
low to high, using developmental theories as a basis for
formulating objectives.
Cognitive Domain
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Physical fitness
development
Assessment of Learning
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Placement
Monitoring of progress
Determination of
achievement
Motivation
Program Improvement
Leadership effectiveness
Role of Technology in Assessment
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Computers
Help in maintaining records of test results or keeping a log of
participants’ involvement in the program (e.g., Fitnessgram,
Activitygram, HealthFirst TriFit).
Hand-held devices