A theory of moral development and competitive school sports.

摘要

Basic biological, psychological, sociological and philosophical developmental conditions which contribute to moral development are established in a well controlled school sports practice session. Good psycho-physical feelings (or positive consequences) are more likely to result in a well controlled sport environment because success, encouragement and honesty are fostered. Winning is not the primary emphasis, rather, it is training the body first and cognitive development second, a basic tenet of Eastern religions. The emphasis on body training is ideal for competitive school sport programs and physical education programs because these programs already prioritize the development of good habits through body training. Meditation training is also incorporated into this well controlled environment because: it enhances cognitive and moral development; because it serves as a link between moral development and spiritual development; and it also supports the idea of training the body first. The association between Kohlberg's theory of moral development and spiritual development is significant because there are inseparable characteristics which are shared between meditation and Kohlberg's moral development work. Consequently, it is impossible to discuss meditation without including physical, cognitive, moral and spiritual development.