Pedagogical Cases: A New Translational Mechanism to Bridge Theory/Research Practice Gaps in Youth Physical Activity Education (PAE)

This paper considers long-standing concerns about research/theory practice gaps in kinesiology, and proposes one potential solution. An analysis of the problem is followed by an overview and illustration of a new translational research mechanism: pedagogical cases (Armour, 2014). This mechanism has been designed to support the training and career-long development of practitioners in the broad field of physical activity education (PAE). It is argued that PAE practice is always interdisciplinary, therefore researchers in the kinesiology sub/disciplines have a responsibility to collaborate across disciplinary boundaries to develop new, interdisciplinary knowledge that meets the needs of practitioners. It is also argued that researchers and practitioners have a responsibility to work together to do the difficult synthesis work required to improve both research and practice.

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Physical Activity Promotion for Persons Experiencing Disability: The Importance of Interdisciplinary Research and Practice

Adapted Physical Activity Quarterly ◽

10.1123/apaq.2017-0103 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 35 (4) ◽

pp. 437-457 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Stamatis Agiovlasitis ◽

Joonkoo Yun ◽

Jooyeon Jin ◽

Jeffrey A. McCubbin ◽

Robert W. Motl

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Interdisciplinary Research ◽

Belief Systems ◽

Physical Activity Promotion ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Sociopolitical Environment ◽

Activity Promotion ◽

Interdisciplinary Knowledge ◽

Health Promoting ◽

The Relationship

This paper examines the need for interdisciplinary knowledge in the formation of public health models for health-promoting physical activity (PA) for people experiencing disability. PA promotion for people experiencing disability is a multifaceted endeavor and requires navigating a multitude of complicated and interactive factors. Both disability and health are multifaceted constructs and the relationship between PA and health is embedded within a complicated web of interactive influences. PA promotion must consider interacting biological and psychosocial factors within the person and in the sociopolitical environment. Models for research and practice need to evolve from value and belief systems that center on people experiencing disability without stigmatizing them. We argue that interdisciplinary research and practice is needed in navigating the intricacies of PA promotion toward improving the health of people experiencing disability and facilitating inclusion, empowerment, and dignity.

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Bringing Joy-Sorrow to Light: Informing Practice Utilizing Theoretical and Research Perspectives

Nursing Science Quarterly ◽

10.1177/0894318418807941 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 32 (1) ◽

pp. 29-32

Author(s):

Karen Carroll

Keyword(s):

Theoretical Approach ◽

Conceptual System ◽

Research Practice ◽

Research And Practice ◽

Research Perspectives ◽

Practice Perspective ◽

Theory Research

This article focuses on the substance of centering on a nursing disciplinary theoretical approach accomplished through a brief review of the phenomena of joy-sorrow from a research and practice perspective. When practice is designed from a theoretical conceptual system, it takes form and provides tangible benefits through the creative conceptualizations and connectedness that arise to influence persons who seek healthcare. Although the article espouses a humanbecoming framework, the take-away is that a nursing disciplinary approach promotes congruence among theory, research, practice, and education, thereby advancing the discipline’s meaning and contributions.

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