The Philosopher-as-Therapist: The Noble Coach and Self-Awareness
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| Title: | The Philosopher-as-Therapist: The Noble Coach and Self-Awareness |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Malloy, D. C., Rossow-Kimball, B. |
| Source: | Quest. Aug 2007 59(3):311-322. |
| Availability: | Human Kinetics, Inc. 1607 North Market Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Tel: 800-474-4457; Fax: 217-351-1549; e-mail: info@hkusa.com; Web site: http://www.humankinetics.com |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
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| Page Count: | 12 |
| Publication Date: | 2007 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Adult Education Elementary Secondary Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Role, Athletes, Task Analysis, Moral Development, Educational Philosophy, Athletic Coaches, Sport Psychology, Holistic Approach, Teacher Student Relationship, Self Determination, Teaching Methods, Physical Activities, Physical Education, Theories, Skill Development, Adults, Children, Athletics, Therapy |
| ISSN: | 0033-6297 |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this article is to explore the relevance of Plato's "Sophist" in the context of coaching. The "Sophist" dialogue focuses upon the role of the philosopher as a therapist of the soul rather than simply a conveyer or wholesaler of knowledge. This article provides a rationale for the coach to be more than a technical conveyer of skill in which the athlete is perceived to be machine-like (i.e., homo mechanicus) in order to take on a more holistic role in the life of the athlete. Through the application of the noble sophist to the Ecological Task Analysis theory (ETA), we demonstrate how the fundamental perception of the role of the coach may be expanded and redefined to become more of a "midwife" for the birth of personal and moral development. (Contains 2 figures and 2 endnotes.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 27 |
| Entry Date: | 2008 |
| Access URL: | https://www.humankinetics.com/QUEST/viewarticle.cfm?jid=x7eMJ67Zx6dVHWmLx2vKLMCyx4tDVyLzx4uTLxjFx3yW&aid=9487&site=x7eMJ67Zx6dVHWmLx2vKLMCyx4tDVyLzx4uTLxjFx3yW |
| Accession Number: | EJ800368 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | The purpose of this article is to explore the relevance of Plato's "Sophist" in the context of coaching. The "Sophist" dialogue focuses upon the role of the philosopher as a therapist of the soul rather than simply a conveyer or wholesaler of knowledge. This article provides a rationale for the coach to be more than a technical conveyer of skill in which the athlete is perceived to be machine-like (i.e., homo mechanicus) in order to take on a more holistic role in the life of the athlete. Through the application of the noble sophist to the Ecological Task Analysis theory (ETA), we demonstrate how the fundamental perception of the role of the coach may be expanded and redefined to become more of a "midwife" for the birth of personal and moral development. (Contains 2 figures and 2 endnotes.) |
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| ISSN: | 0033-6297 |
