A Foucauldian Analysis on Discourse in Primary School Physical Education Classes in Singapore

Ho Jin Chung; Ho Keat Leng; Chanmin Park

doi:10.2478/pcssr-2019-0016

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A Foucauldian Analysis on Discourse in Primary School Physical Education Classes in Singapore

Physical Culture and Sport. Studies and Research

Volume 83 (2019): Issue 1 (September 2019)

By: Ho Jin Chung, Ho Keat Leng and Chanmin Park

Open Access

|Aug 2019

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the discourse in physical education (PE) classes among primary school students in Singapore and reveal the distinctive governing epistemological structure. Eight primary school students were interviewed, and an archaeological analysis based on Foucault’s thoughts and works was employed. The findings of this study provided a deeper understanding of PE discourse and offered a unique perspective on the conditions for such discourse to happen. A Foucauldian approach is thus a useful tool for policymakers when designing the PE curriculum and syllabus.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/pcssr-2019-0016 | Journal eISSN: 1899-4849 | Journal ISSN: 2081-2221

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Language: English

Page range: 1 - 15

Submitted on: Nov 23, 2018

Accepted on: Apr 17, 2019

Published on: Aug 17, 2019

Published by: University of Physical Education in Warsaw

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

Publication frequency: Volume open

Keywords:

physical education,

primary school,

Foucault,

archaeological analysis,

Singapore

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General cultural studies,

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Business management,

Industries,

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Physical education,

Sociology of sports

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