Discovering joy in sport: The process of becoming a kine-aesthetic being.

摘要

In Gardner's (1983) kinesthetic intelligence he introduces the concept of a person who is skilled in the recognition and use of movement patterns. This person is well trained and exhibits components such as rhythm, balance, sensory awareness, and movement proficiency. To go beyond this construction of kinesthetic then is to take these attributes and apply them to the process of engagement in physical activity. This results in a person whose engagement in movement is descried as an enjoyable process. This is what is termed a Kine-Aesthetic Being.; In this study the notion of the Kine-Aesthetic being is introduced and developed. It begins by first describing the conditions that define the kine-aesthetic being. These are developed under the sub topics of perception (i.e. joy of movement, passion and expression) and right practice (i.e., creativity, choice, and excitement/energy). Many of these conditions are described through the aesthetic literature and through literature dealing with aesthetic, peak and optimal experiences.; The concept of being or self is described as a bodily being or a person who exists through bodily expression. To act in the world with awareness of the body is a central component of the Kine-Aesthetic Being. By developing processes for enjoyable experiences in sport and physical activity one finds greater meaning in the activity which results in satisfactory lifelong experiences. A kine-aesthetic being then is one who cultivates the kinesthetic intelligence through emotional control, perceptive skill and right practice.; In future practices in athletics it is hoped that these criteria will be considered in developing athletic skill. Excellence in sport is not mere performance toward a goal but the development of meaningful, joyful experiences. By following the criteria as established sport and physical education practitioners can design curriculum and lessons to enhance these experiences.