A Critical Evaluation of Current Pedagogical Approaches in Human Movement Studies: A Suggested Alternative

The purpose of this paper is to provide a theoretical critique of traditional pedagogical approaches used in the field of human movement studies. An argument is presented for an approach that will allow for the development of a conscious, critical praxis for those in programs and professions in the field. Through the suggested approach, students will be assisted in their development as critical, philosophically sound thinkers, and decision makers. An emergent approach—based upon the use of critical sensitive, critical feminist, and student-centered pedagogical principles that will allow for a cross-disciplinary strategy for informing and developing students in the realm of human movement studies and its allied professions-is presented.