Finding One's Self in Sport and Physical Activity

A Dual Citizen Of Canada And The United States Dr. Zeigler Has Taught Coached Researched And Administered Programs At Four Universities (Western Ontario [Twice]; Illinois Uiuc; Michigan Ann Arbor; And Yale). He Has Published 55 Books And 432 Articles. The Top Six Awards In His Field In North America Have Been Bestowed On Him. He Has Received Three Honorary Doctorates And Is Listed In Whos Who In Canada Whos Who In America And Whos Who In The World. In This Monograph Dr. Zeigler Draws On His Seventy Years Of Experience With The Field Of Sport And Physical Activity Education (Including Athletics) To Offer Some Advice To The Counselor And Young Person Either Considering Entry Or Just Starting Out As A Young Professional. After Discussing The Decision To Enter The Field He Explains The Five Stages Of Philosophical Development That The Individual Might Experience In The Course Of A Career In The Field. Initially He Explains The Need For Self-Evaluation With The Introduction Of A Self-Evaluation Checklist For The Prospective Teacher To Complete (E.G. Educational Aims And Objectives The Educative Process Ethics). This Is Followed By A Self-Evaluation Questionnaire Concerning The Persons Sociopolitical Beliefs (E.G. Freedom Of Speech And Press Environmental Crisis War And Peace). Next The Teacher/Coach Is Introduced To Decision Making In Sport And Physical Activity Education Through The Introduction Of A Case Method Technique Where Detailed Analysis Might Occur (Including The Possibility Of An Ethical Dimension When Needed). The Subject Of Administrator Evaluation By Faculty Members Is Presented Next Through Use Of An Appraisal Guide. This Is Followed By An Explanation Of Program Assessment Through The Introduction Of Strategic Market Planning. Finally The Professional Person Is Offered A Test For Self-Evaluation Of His Or Her Rq Or Recreation Quotient. All In All These Several Self-Testing Evaluative Devices And Further Discussion Could Be Most Helpful To The Young Professional Entering The Field Of Sport And Physical Activity In The Twenty-First Century.