Critical Thinking for Sports Students

Critical Thinking for Sports Students

by Emily Ryall
Critical Thinking for Sports Students

Critical Thinking for Sports Students

by Emily Ryall

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A really useful textbook to help undergraduate students construct arguments in their writing, and raise their writing abilities to a higher level. The book also provides useful examples that relates to sports students.
- Hassan Khalil, Hertfordshire University

"A fantastic text and one we use regularly with undergraduate and postgraduates. "
- Abbe Brady, Gloucestershire University


The capacity to think critically is essential for success in sport courses in higher education. This book provides all those involved in the study of sport with the tools to assess, construct and present arguments and to analyse and evaluate material.

The emphasis is on the application of critical thinking – in the form of written arguments, discussion and negotiation. Throughout, the text and examples are presented within the context of sport, helping students to more easily apply their learning to their subject area.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781844454570
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Publication date: 04/26/2010
Series: Active Learning in Sport Series , #1336
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 6.60(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Emily Ryall is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Care at the University of Gloucestershire. She has an academic background in Philosophy and Linguistics and holds a Ph D in Moral Philosophy as well as a PGCE in Physical Education. She has taught Philosophy, Ethics and Critical Thinking to sports students for several years.

Table of Contents

Critical thinking and the study of sport
What is an Argument?
Evaluating an Argument's Structure: Deductive Arguments
Evaluating an Argument's Content: Truth, Evidence and Credibility
Assumptions, Generalisations and Hypotheses
Evaluating Arguments: Fallacies
Evaluating Arguments: Examples
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