Abstract
In the contemporary moment, various government agencies (e.g. Australian Sports Commission: ASC, National Sports organisations: NSOs and State Sport Organisations: SSOs) approach sports coaching practice as something that can and must be regulated, controlled, shaped and turned to specific ends. Researchers have seldom analysed how the government has deliberately sought to direct the conduct of sports coaching. This study is concerned with how government agencies attempt to regulate the conduct of sports coaches in order to meet the specific policy outcome of increasing participation of disabled people in organised sport. By using Michel Foucault s genealogical analysis of political power-governmentality, this paper presents proposed theory and methodology from my PhD study that examined the discursive constitution of disability sports coaching as represented in selected contemporary Swimming Australia sport policy documents. Findings suggest that there are potentially confusing mixed messages in the various policies. The implications of this will be discussed. This study fulfils a gap in sports pedagogy research and aims to promote debate and discussion about the implications for sports coaches practice and broader sports pedagogy research community.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Values into Action - A Brighter Future |
Subtitle of host publication | 29th ACHPER International Conference |
Editors | Murray Drummond |
Place of Publication | Kent Town SA Australia |
Publisher | Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation |
Pages | 206 - 216 |
Number of pages | 11 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780994175236 |
Publication status | Published - 2015 |
Event | ACHPER International Conference 2015 - Prince Alfred College, Adelaide, Australia Duration: 13 Apr 2015 → 15 Apr 2015 Conference number: 29th https://www.achper.org.au/professionallearning/past-international-conference-proceedings/2015-international-conference-proceedings |
Conference
Conference | ACHPER International Conference 2015 |
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Abbreviated title | ACHPER 2015 |
Country/Territory | Australia |
City | Adelaide |
Period | 13/04/15 → 15/04/15 |
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