Toward a Broader Appreciation of Human Motion in Education

Human motion is a fundamental activity for the healthyfunctioning human organism. Its importance, however, is increasingly devalued in Western cultures as they speed toward adopting technologies & virtual experiences as adjuncts to, andeven replacements for, traditional education structures and processes that involve physical activity. Organised&reflective experience of human motion is becoming increasingly marginalised in teaching methodologies and learning programs ineducation institutions at all levels around the globe. This bookprovides a greater insight into why human motion is not valued & more utilised in education. In particular, why learning areasthat directly represent involvement with human motion, such asphysical & health education, continually struggle for recognition. It focuses on the causes rather than symptoms of thedisuse&devaluation of human motion in education. Thepervasive influence of mind-body dualism on education practices isidentified as an immense damaging force, but a strong effectiverebuttal to illuminate human monistic (oneness) existence is provided. A conceptualisation of human motion in education for newtimes of uncertainty is provided.