Should the Main Objective of Adapted Physical Education be the Development of Motor Skills or the Development of Self-Esteem?

Reader responses on the question of whether the main objective of adapted physical education should be the development of motor skills of the development of self-esteem are presented. Among others, Jennifer Faison-Hodge, assistant professor of Health and Sport Sciences at Capital University in Colum...

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Published in:Journal of physical education, recreation & dance recreation & dance, 2003-11, Vol.74 (9), p.10-12
Main Authors: Faison-Hodge, Jennifer, Christiansen, Judy, Matthews-Saunders, JoAnne, Kay, Johnna
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adapted Physical Education
Motor ability
Motor Development
Physical education
Physical Education Teachers
Primary Education
Psychomotor Skills
Self image
Skill Development
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Summary:Reader responses on the question of whether the main objective of adapted physical education should be the development of motor skills of the development of self-esteem are presented. Among others, Jennifer Faison-Hodge, assistant professor of Health and Sport Sciences at Capital University in Columbus OH, contends that the development of motor skills should be the main objective of adapted physical education.
ISSN:0730-3084
2168-3816
DOI:10.1080/07303084.2003.10608512