revision lecture Flashcards
critical thinking
a method of evaluating information and argument’s, analyzing them logically and making a reasoned judgement
why is critical thinking important?
it is vital in all aspects of life, particularly in kin, to make evidence-based decisions in sports science and health
key concepts for critical thinking
1: evaluating arguments and their logic
2: recognizing biases that may distort reasoning
beliefs
- can be true or false
- when expressed in a declarative sentence, it becomes a claim
claims (the two types)
1: objective claim
2: subjective claim
objective claim
true or false, independent of personal feelings
(ie.the sky is blue)
subjective claim
true or false based on personal opinions or feelings (i.e. pizza is the best meal”)
arguments
- consist of premises leading to a conclusion
cognitive biases
- biases affect conclusions and reasoning, driven by external (cultural, social) and internal influences (emotional, psychological)
- importance of recognizing biases like confirmation bias, anchoring, etc.. in research and practice
ethics in kinesiology
- deals with questions of good, right, duty, obligation, and virtue.
- focus on making defensible ethical decisions based on impartially applied reasons.
situational issues
application of critical thinking when evaluating sports techniques, training programs, or nutritional recommendations
real-world application
analyzing the validity of different training methods based on evidence
- ethical considerations in sports, such as fair play and doping
Aristotelian virtue of ethics
1: focus on virtues as habits for a flourishing life
2: virtues are the mean between two extremes
3: eudaemonia (flourishing) as the ultimate human goal
deontological ethics (Kantian)
1: morality based on rules and duties
2: actions are judged by their adherence to categorical imperatives
3: treat individuals as ends, not means
(is an ethical framework that emphasizes the importance of duty, rules, and principles in determining the morality of an action.)
utilitarianism (Mill’s)
1: right actions maximize happiness and minimize suffering
2: evaluation based on consequences of actions
existentialism
1: emphasizes individual freedom and responsibility
2: authenticity and good faith as central values
ethical theories
1: Aristotelian virtue of ethics
2: deontological ethics (Kantian)
3: utilitarianism (Mills)
4: existentialism
5: formalism
formalism
1: focus on adherence to established game rules
2: efficiency is sacrificed for the challenge provided by rules
conventionalism
- importance of unwritten, agreed-upon norms or conventions within sports
- these conventions shape how rules are interpreted and applied
broad internalism (interpretivism)
- viewing sports as a mutual quest for excellence through challenges
- emphasizes underlying purposes and values of the game
what are the types of arguments
1: deductive
2: inductive
deductive argument
premise provide conclusive proof for the conclusion if true
inductive argument
premises support the conclusion but do not ensure it
unstated premises and conclusions
awareness of implicit elements within arguements
what are the means of persuasion?
1: ethos = credibility
2: pathos = emotional appeal
3: logos = logical reasoning
the 4 principles by Beauchamp and childress
1: respect for autonomy
2: non-maleficence
3: beneficence
4: justice
vagueness
occurs when a word or phrase’s meaning is unclear about what it includes or excludes
importance of vagueness
critical in law, everyday communication, and setting precise standards (eg. speed limits)
intentional use of vaugeness
sometimes used to avoid giving a precise answer in sensitive situations
ambiguity
occurs when a word, phrase, or sentence has multiple meanings
types of ambiguity
1: semantic = multiple meanings of words
2: syntactic = structure causes confusion)
Generality
refers to how broadly a term can be applied, often lacking specificity
what are examples of generality?
- terms like “fair play” and “sportsmanship” are both vague and general
3 types of purposes of definitions
1: lexical
2: precising
3: persuasive
lexical
ordinary meaning
precising
more precise in a specific context