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Critical Thinking for Sports Students


Critical Thinking for Sports Students

Paperback by Ryall, Emily

Critical Thinking for Sports Students

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ISBN:
9781844454570
Publication Date:
26 Apr 2010
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:
Learning Matters Ltd
Pages:
144 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 3 - 5 May 2024
Critical Thinking for Sports Students

Description

"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.

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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