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Physical cultural studies

January 01, 1970

Physical cultural studies (PCS) encompasses the diversely focused field of scholarly work which is united by a commitment toward engaging varied dimensions or expressions of (in)active bodies or physical culture (Andrews & Silk, 2011). In this physical culture is understood as “cultural practices in which the physical body – the way it moves, is represented, has meanings assigned to it, and is imbued with power – is central” (Vertinsky, quoted in Silk & Andrews, 2011) Physical Cultural Studies is closely related to the fields of sport sociology, cultural studies, sociology of the body, body culture studies, queer studies and disability studies.

Description edit

Empirical focus edit

PCS is predominantly concerned with studying the active body. The aim of such a focus is to problematise the taken-for-granted aspects of human movement and embodiment in such a way that makes social divisions (class, gender, ethnicity, ability, generation, sex, nation, race), and the processes that produce, reproduce and contest these divisions become visible and changeable. In this respect, we can see that the 'physical' is of central importance to PCS. Indeed, it is this empirical focus ( and subsequent breadth) that separates PCS from fields such as the sociology of sport. This is because PCS scholars take as their subjects of study - all the many and varied, more or less 'legitimate', popular and emerging, work or leisure related - forms of physical culture. areas of study include: exercise, health, dance, recreation, leisure, fitness, daily living, and work related activities.

Concern with Context edit

In the analysis of these activities PCS considers context and contextualisation to be vital. Indeed, how can one understand a cultural practice without reference to all the surrounding factors, flows, processes, actors and institutions with which it is articulated? For example, PCS researchers identify and seek to understand the complex political, economic, social and technological relationships in which the event occurs in order to understand physical culture as relational.

Social Change edit

Those in the field of physical cultural studies believe that research into, or understanding of, physical culture is of little importance if it does not make a difference in the world. Therefore, the idea of 'value free' research is not accepted in PCS. Instead, partisanship is the dominant ideal. Such a perspective is related to many aspects of PCS study that vary from 'mainstream' academia. For example, PCS is concerned with care and community in which public education is of central importance. In addition, PCS aims to be political, empowering and reflexive. Finally PCS researchers attempt to question their presupposed hierarchy over the researched.

See also praxis

Methodology edit

PCS incorporates many methods of gathering data, oftentimes implementing a variety of methods together to create rich, contextual and multi-perspective analyses of physical culture. Such methods include ethnography, auto ethnography, contextual analysis, media analysis, discourse analysis and participant observation.

References edit

Newman, J., James, J., Driscoll, M., Stokes, G., (2012) Center for Physical Cultural Studies (CPCS). The Florida State University: College of Education – Department of Sport Management

Andrews, D., & Silk, M., (2011). Physical Cultural Studies: Engendering a Productive Dialogue. Sociology of Sport Journal 28: 1-3

Silk, M., & Andrews, D., (2011). Toward a Physical Cultural Studies. Sociology of Sport Journal 28: 1-3

Research: Physical Cultural Studies (2012) University of Maryland: Kinesiology. Retrieved 08/10/12 from:

PCS at Bath (2012) University of Bath: Department of Education. Retrieved 08/10/12 from:

Centre for sport policy studies (2012) university of Toronto: Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. Retrieved 08/10/12 from: http://www.physical.utoronto.ca/Centre_for_Sport_Policy_Studies.aspx

The H.J. Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Cultural Studies. Retrieved 08/10/12 from: http://www.starkcenter.org/

Body, Movement and Culture Research Group (2012). University of Alberta: Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation. Retrieved 08/10/12 from:

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This article includes a list of references related reading or external links but its sources remain unclear because it lacks inline citations Please help improve this article by introducing more precise citations September 2012 Learn how and when to remove this message Physical cultural studies PCS encompasses the diversely focused field of scholarly work which is united by a commitment toward engaging varied dimensions or expressions of in active bodies or physical culture Andrews amp Silk 2011 In this physical culture is understood as cultural practices in which the physical body the way it moves is represented has meanings assigned to it and is imbued with power is central Vertinsky quoted in Silk amp Andrews 2011 Physical Cultural Studies is closely related to the fields of sport sociology cultural studies sociology of the body body culture studies queer studies and disability studies Contents 1 Description 1 1 Empirical focus 1 2 Concern with Context 1 3 Social Change 1 4 Methodology 2 ReferencesDescription editEmpirical focus edit PCS is predominantly concerned with studying the active body The aim of such a focus is to problematise the taken for granted aspects of human movement and embodiment in such a way that makes social divisions class gender ethnicity ability generation sex nation race and the processes that produce reproduce and contest these divisions become visible and changeable In this respect we can see that the physical is of central importance to PCS Indeed it is this empirical focus and subsequent breadth that separates PCS from fields such as the sociology of sport This is because PCS scholars take as their subjects of study all the many and varied more or less legitimate popular and emerging work or leisure related forms of physical culture areas of study include exercise health dance recreation leisure fitness daily living and work related activities Concern with Context edit In the analysis of these activities PCS considers context and contextualisation to be vital Indeed how can one understand a cultural practice without reference to all the surrounding factors flows processes actors and institutions with which it is articulated For example PCS researchers identify and seek to understand the complex political economic social and technological relationships in which the event occurs in order to understand physical culture as relational Social Change edit Those in the field of physical cultural studies believe that research into or understanding of physical culture is of little importance if it does not make a difference in the world Therefore the idea of value free research is not accepted in PCS Instead partisanship is the dominant ideal Such a perspective is related to many aspects of PCS study that vary from mainstream academia For example PCS is concerned with care and community in which public education is of central importance In addition PCS aims to be political empowering and reflexive Finally PCS researchers attempt to question their presupposed hierarchy over the researched See also praxis Methodology edit PCS incorporates many methods of gathering data oftentimes implementing a variety of methods together to create rich contextual and multi perspective analyses of physical culture Such methods include ethnography auto ethnography contextual analysis media analysis discourse analysis and participant observation References editNewman J James J Driscoll M Stokes G 2012 Center for Physical Cultural Studies CPCS The Florida State University College of Education Department of Sport ManagementAndrews D amp Silk M 2011 Physical Cultural Studies Engendering a Productive Dialogue Sociology of Sport Journal 28 1 3Silk M amp Andrews D 2011 Toward a Physical Cultural Studies Sociology of Sport Journal 28 1 3Research Physical Cultural Studies 2012 University of Maryland Kinesiology Retrieved 08 10 12 from https web archive org web 20120822145330 http sph umd edu KNES research sportstud htmlPCS at Bath 2012 University of Bath Department of Education Retrieved 08 10 12 from https web archive org web 20120923173512 http www bath ac uk education research programmes pcs bath htmlCentre for sport policy studies 2012 university of Toronto Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education Retrieved 08 10 12 from http www physical utoronto ca Centre for Sport Policy Studies aspxThe H J Lutcher Stark Center for Physical Cultural Studies Retrieved 08 10 12 from http www starkcenter org Body Movement and Culture Research Group 2012 University of Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation Retrieved 08 10 12 from https web archive org web 20131203172147 http www physedandrec ualberta ca Research LaboratoriesandResearchWorksho BodyMovementandCultureResearch aspx Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Physical cultural studies amp oldid 1215093759, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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