Current Problems in Studies of Principles of Physical Education

Abstract

The term "principles of physical education" has been commonly used among the researchers and practitioners of physica1 education today. It is more referred to concepts related ot philosophical aspect of physical education, such as implications and essentials, rather than topics partaining to physica1 education activities. The term, however, when critically examined regarding to its contents, scope and method of study, has not been clearly defined so far. While research activities of physical education today tend to be divided into variety of specific sub-areas, integration of such study outcomes to build theory system of physical education systematically is strongly wanted. Reviewing such recent trends in physical education and considering the nature of principles of physical education in the United States, this study intends to verify "principles" and "philosophy" of physical education.