In this paper, the author states that certain problems that have typically beset those concerned with professional preparation in physical education are caused by linguistic confusion. For this reason, he undertook a study in which he applied the Austinian technique of analyzing ordinary language to terms that are typically employed in the…

Irregularities regarding grants-in-aid assistance to athletes at the University of Illinois in the 1960s caused a scandal, which is described in this article. The results of the scandal and a discussion of intercollegiate athletics follow.(MT)

Forces that would wrest personal autonomy from us are presently at work, both directly and indirectly, in the sports profession and in society at large. We are typically confused on the subject of man's nature; we have arbitrarily and unwisely relegated it to the subdisciplinary area of metaphysics where the topic rests in some disarray because of…

This proposal for the establishment of university centers for the history, philosophy, and comparative aspects of physical education and sport is based on the assumption that there is a need for, and a developing interest in, improved teaching, research, and service in these subdisciplinary areas of the field of physical education and sport. The…

This paper offers some historical perspective on contrasting philosophies of professional preparation for physical education in the United States. The paper is divided into five parts, the first of which presents a brief historical review of professions in genernal, and teaching in particular. The second part is a summary of professional…

The major concern of this paper is the concept of individual freedom within the framework of competitive sport. The paper examines the present status of man in regard to the future, and, especially, to the concept of freedom. It explains how the idea of freedom has been viewed in philosophy, and, more specifically, how it has been treated in…

This paper describes a model for optimum professional preparation and development in the field of physical education. Five internal problems within the physical education profession are listed, and a disciplinary approach to physical education is discussed. The author's model for optimum professional development is then described. The model…

The field of sport and physical education needs to expand and improve the quality of management education to develop professional administrators. (JMF)

The issues surrounding the status of physical education are explored. Those working in the field of physical education are said to have inferiority complexes and feelings of embarrassment about their chosen profession. A list of 10 recent developments focuses on issues which confront the physical education profession. (JN)

The contention that the future of sport and physical education can be shaped by its history is the foundation of this discussion. The paper begins with a brief mention of six social forces at work and ten concomitant professional concerns. It then presents Heilbroner's concept of the future as history; discusses the idea of progress; suggests some…

Sport and physical education is emerging from old traditions in the United States. Several problems that need to be dealt with in the field are discussed including professional preparation, the role of women, a commitment to research, a change in terminology, and the professionalizing of the field. (JMF)

In the past, physical educators and coaches have been too superficial and lax in their professional efforts. Teachers in the disciplines of physical education and sports need to develop identifiable, consistent educational philosophies. (JN)

The main consideration involves several subproblems. (1) The fundamental terms (work, play, freedom, constraint, amateur, professional, sport, athletics) are generally used in a sharply dichotomized way. However, they can, and perhaps should, be understood as part of a definitional continuum. (2) The status of sport and athleitcs in education is…

The evolving profession of sport and physical education should develop a revised taxonomy for sport and developmental physical activity and for related subdisciplines and subprofessional fields. An inventory of scientific findings in these fields should be organized, using a systems approach. (Author/PP)