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Kenshi’S Experiences Of Kendo: A Phenomenological Investigation, Takahiro Sato
Kenshi’S Experiences Of Kendo: A Phenomenological Investigation, Takahiro Sato
Doctoral Dissertations
The aim of this study was to extend existing literature on the martial arts by examining the experience of kendo (Japanese fencing) participants. In-depth, existential phenomenological interviews were conducted with nine (eight males and one female) currently competitive kendo practitioners (i.e., kenshi), ranging in age from 19 to 40 years. All participants were of Japanese descent but resided in the United States at the time of the interviews. Thematic analysis of the transcripts revealed several prominent aspects of the lives and performance experiences of kenshi. The most important finding was the relatively equal emphasis participants placed on the mastery …
"It's All About The Kids”: A Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Special Needs Cheerleading Coaches, Kimberly Nichole Page
"It's All About The Kids”: A Phenomenological Study Of The Experiences Of Special Needs Cheerleading Coaches, Kimberly Nichole Page
Masters Theses
p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }a:link { color: rgb(0, 0, 255); Special needs sport literature is narrow-focused and generally focuses on the different disabilities of athletes (Howe & Jones, 2006). Additionally, cheerleading is generally researched in terms of disordered eating and body image (Thompson & Digsby, 2004), high injury risk (Jacobson, Hubbard & Redus, 2004; Jacobson, Redus, & Palmer, 2005), and over-sexualization of youth (Adams & Bettis, 2003). While several websites and resources for coaches of special needs athletes provide information for how a coach should feel, there is a lack of empirical research to support these claims (www.specialolympics.org; …