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Terms and Definitions of Physical Education

Terms and Definitions of Physical Education

PlayPlay

amusements engaged in voluntarily, for fun, and it has no limitations imposed on it from without (time, space, order).

amusements engaged in voluntarily, for fun, and it has no limitations imposed on it from without (time, space, order).

LeisureLeisure

time spent in non-compulsory activities, time spent away from cares and toils.

The moment of creativity Humans at our best

time spent in non-compulsory activities, time spent away from cares and toils.

The moment of creativity Humans at our best

RecreationRecreation Refresh or renew one’s strength,

spirit, or mind Healthy and refreshing to the mind

and body. Tends to be purposeful (usually

fun)

Refresh or renew one’s strength, spirit, or mind

Healthy and refreshing to the mind and body.

Tends to be purposeful (usually fun)

GamesGames

activities that create winners and losers, usually played; range from simple diversions to competitions with significant outcomes governed by rules.

activities that create winners and losers, usually played; range from simple diversions to competitions with significant outcomes governed by rules.

SportSport

“Modern Sport” Organized games - we can tell

they are organized because there is an organization! NFL, NCAA, state HSAA

Written rules National, international level

competitions

“Modern Sport” Organized games - we can tell

they are organized because there is an organization! NFL, NCAA, state HSAA

Written rules National, international level

competitions

SportSport

Specializations - athlete, fan, manager

Public information Statistics and records

Specializations - athlete, fan, manager

Public information Statistics and records

Athlete (noun)Athlete (noun)

Specialized role in sport Greek: one who competes for a

prize Not to be confused with “athletic”

(adjective)

Are “gym rats” athletes?

Specialized role in sport Greek: one who competes for a

prize Not to be confused with “athletic”

(adjective)

Are “gym rats” athletes?

WorkWork

Absence of play/absence of leisure Remuneration (do it for $$) Loss of control of rules

Absence of play/absence of leisure Remuneration (do it for $$) Loss of control of rules

ExerciseExercise

practice, strengthen, or condition through physical activity.

practice, strengthen, or condition through physical activity.

KinesiologyKinesiology

The study of physical activity. This term includes every aspect of

our field, and is the most inclusive.

The study of physical activity. This term includes every aspect of

our field, and is the most inclusive.

Physical EducationPhysical Education

a process through which an individual obtains optimal physical, mental, and social skills and fitness through physical activity.

Used most commonly to include teaching movement in K-12 schools.

a process through which an individual obtains optimal physical, mental, and social skills and fitness through physical activity.

Used most commonly to include teaching movement in K-12 schools.

Physical EducationPhysical Education

One is changed in one of three fundamental ways: physically, emotionally, and/or intellectually.

One is changed in one of three fundamental ways: physically, emotionally, and/or intellectually.

“Domains”“Domains”

Ontological - the nature of a person Intellectual (cognitive) Bodily (motor) Affective (social)

Ontological - the nature of a person Intellectual (cognitive) Bodily (motor) Affective (social)

Cognitive domainCognitive domain

the intellectual aspect of a person; acquisition, comprehension, analysis, synthesis, application, and evaluation of knowledge

Does physical activity change the cognitive domain?

the intellectual aspect of a person; acquisition, comprehension, analysis, synthesis, application, and evaluation of knowledge

Does physical activity change the cognitive domain?

Psychomotor domainPsychomotor domain

the bodily, physical aspect of a person

understood that the mind and the body work together to coordinate and execute movements; fundamental movement and game skills.

Embodiment

the bodily, physical aspect of a person

understood that the mind and the body work together to coordinate and execute movements; fundamental movement and game skills.

Embodiment

Affective domainAffective domain

emotional/psychological aspect of a person

the development of attitudes, appreciations, and values; contains both social and emotional dimensions.

What is your “affect?”

emotional/psychological aspect of a person

the development of attitudes, appreciations, and values; contains both social and emotional dimensions.

What is your “affect?”