Abstract
Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine with what eminent educational philosophies the beliefs of contemporary professional leaders in American physical education are identified, and from the identification determine philosophical directions which seem to be indicated for American physical education. Data for the study were secured from responses to a checklist of philosophical-professional beliefs sent to a highly selected group of leaders in American physical education. The responses were tabulated with relation to the philosophical identity and intensity of beliefs, as well as the age, sex, and geographical location of the respondents. On the basis of present indicated beliefs, professional leaders are providing a predominantly naturalistic direction to American physical education, with evidences of spiritualistic beliefs exerting an influence in certain professional areas.
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