Difference, Adapted Physical Activity and Human Development: Potential Contribution of Capabilities Approach
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| Title: | Difference, Adapted Physical Activity and Human Development: Potential Contribution of Capabilities Approach |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Silva, Carla Filomena, Howe, P. David |
| Source: | Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly. Jan 2012 29(1):25-43. |
| 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: | 19 |
| Publication Date: | 2012 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Descriptors: | Physical Activities, Ethics, Empowerment, Self Determination, Holistic Approach, Ability, Individual Development, Social Justice, Disabilities |
| ISSN: | 0736-5829 |
| Abstract: | This paper is a call to Adapted Physical Activity (APA) professionals to increase the reflexive nature of their practice. Drawing upon Foucault's concept of governmentality (1977) APA action may work against its own publicized goals of empowerment and self-determination. To highlight these inconsistencies, we will draw upon historical and social factors that explain the implicit dangers of practice not following policy. We propose that APA practitioners work according to ethical guidelines, based upon a capabilities approach (Nussbaum, 2006, 2011; Sen, 2009) to counteract possible adverse effects of APA practitioner action. A capabilities approach is conducive to the development of each individual's human potential, by holistically considering the consequences of physical activity (i.e., biological, cultural, social, and psychological dimensions). To conclude, this paper will offer suggestions that may lead to an ethical reflection aligned with the best interest of APA's users. (Contains 2 endnotes.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 70 |
| Entry Date: | 2012 |
| Access URL: | https://journals.humankinetics.com/apaq-back-issues/apaq-volume-29-issue-1-january/difference-adapted-physical-activity-and-human-development-potential-contribution-of-capabilities-approach |
| Accession Number: | EJ971023 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper is a call to Adapted Physical Activity (APA) professionals to increase the reflexive nature of their practice. Drawing upon Foucault's concept of governmentality (1977) APA action may work against its own publicized goals of empowerment and self-determination. To highlight these inconsistencies, we will draw upon historical and social factors that explain the implicit dangers of practice not following policy. We propose that APA practitioners work according to ethical guidelines, based upon a capabilities approach (Nussbaum, 2006, 2011; Sen, 2009) to counteract possible adverse effects of APA practitioner action. A capabilities approach is conducive to the development of each individual's human potential, by holistically considering the consequences of physical activity (i.e., biological, cultural, social, and psychological dimensions). To conclude, this paper will offer suggestions that may lead to an ethical reflection aligned with the best interest of APA's users. (Contains 2 endnotes.) |
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| ISSN: | 0736-5829 |
