Character Development and Physical Activity (book)
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DESCRIPTION This book is the first to examine character development and moral action in sport and physical activity contexts. It not only presents a groundbreaking approach to understanding what promotes or deters moral behavior in sport, but it also offers 40 recommendations for encouraging character growth through physical education and sport. David Shields and Brenda Bredemeier, developers of an ongoing research program focusing on morality and physical activity, give readers a thorough introduction to the field of sport morality while inviting further research in this area. Part I of Character Development and Physical Activity responds to the question, Can research on morality be scientific? and introduces readers to the major theories of character development, from Freud s psychoanalytic approach to Haan s model of interactional morality. In Part II, the authors outline a 12-component model of moral action for integrating the diverse perspectives presented in Part I and for understanding and investigating moral action in physical activity settings. The model identifies four major processes that feed into moral action: interpreting the situation, constructing a moral ideal, deciding on a course of action, and implementing action. Each of these processes is examined in greater depth in the remainder of Part II. Part III summarizes the major research on morality in sport and offers a definition of character in terms of four virtues: compassion, fairness, sportspersonship, and integrity. In the final chapter, the authors suggest 40 ways to promote moral growth in physical education, informal games and sports, and organized youth sports. They provide specific recommendations for physical education teachers, coaches, sport administrators, athletes, and parents. With its theories and research, practical applications, and extensive bibliography, Character Development and Physical Activity fulfills the need for a comprehensive volume of information on the topic of sport morality. AUDIENCE Reference for sport philosophers, sport psychologists, sport sociologists, and sport management professionals and textbook for sport social science courses. CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgments and Dedication Introduction Part I: Theory Chapter 1. Coming to Terms With Morality
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