Utilizing Student Socio-coordinated Mimicry: Complex Movement Conversations in Physical Education

This article explores Complexity Theory and applications of nonlinear dynamics in physical education (PE). The authors of this article discuss Complexity Theory and its applications to students and student learning. Additionally, there will be discussion of how the networking learning process associ...

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Published inQuest (National Association for Kinesiology in Higher Education) Vol. 70; no. 3; pp. 275 - 291
Main Authors Rhoades, Jesse Lee, Hopper, Timothy Frank
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 03.07.2018
Subjects
Biomechanics
Complexity Theory
Cooperation
Educational Research
Games
Imitation
Learning Processes
Learning Theories
Motor Reactions
Movement Education
non-conscious mimicry
Novices
pedagogical strategies
Physical Activities
Physical Education
Racquet Sports
Scientific Research
student learning
Teaching Methods
Team Sports
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Summary:This article explores Complexity Theory and applications of nonlinear dynamics in physical education (PE). The authors of this article discuss Complexity Theory and its applications to students and student learning. Additionally, there will be discussion of how the networking learning process associated with socio-coordinated mimicry creates a "movement conversation" between learners rooted in the relational complexity of students within a PE lesson. Finally, the authors discuss research opportunities within PE, allowing for a close collaboration between pedagogical researchers and biomechanists to examine the emergent qualities within the "movement conversations" between students. Overall, this article seeks to illustrate the possibilities of utilizing Complexity Theory within PE pedagogy and research.
ISSN:0033-6297
1543-2750
DOI:10.1080/00336297.2017.1373683