Philosophical Training Research Articles

On Continuity and Readiness for Education: Methodology Principles of Quality-Based System Management After Helen N. Solovova

This paper is devoted to the analysis of the most crucial problems related to innovative trends in modern education, i.e. increasing competitiveness. The aim of this paper is twofold: a) to consider the phenomenon of current methodology of professional education in terms of international principles ISO depicted in the research works of the outstanding methodologist and educator, Professor Helen N. Solovova; b) to reveal the versatility of the scientist’s activities in the frameworks of current academic scholarship. The main methodological concept considers the global strategic processes, and the value orientations of educational activity which become especially significant for those who have to work with a personality; the latter has to understand the realia of continuing transformations of the society, qualitative and quantitative changes in the educational environment of the country and the regions, and rather ambiguous social, informational, and educational aspects of the information spaces. As a result of this study, we state that current challenges are of prior importance for the personality development as individuality. As a priority this concerns a constantly changing status of education as a whole, and the image of the university and college trainers, school educators and tutors at In-Service institutions; as is the case, these phenomena reflected in both Russian and International Scientific Scholarship help to understand the progressive methodology principles which cover Knowledge Content, Technology, and Pedagogy/Language Didactics. In conclusion, a special role, for sure, belongs to the methodology of teaching foreign languages (H.Solovova’s concept of prior significance), which performs a humanizing and cultural mission; language pedagogy and didactics are in search of novel principles and approaches to the philosophy of training and learning foreign languages as a valuable intellectual component of Russian culture and education as a whole.

Research on Face Recognition Sports Intelligence Training Platform Based on Artificial Intelligence

With the application of artificial intelligence in many social fields, the research of human behavior recognition and non-contact detection of human physiological parameters based on face recognition and other technologies has developed rapidly, and the application of artificial intelligence in culture, sports and entertainment has also begun to rise. How to apply the existing mature technology to the sports intelligence training system taking table tennis as an example is a hot issue worthy of study. In this paper, a comprehensive intelligent table tennis training system and platform based on Convolutional Neural Network face recognition and face heart rate detection is designed, which is mainly used to solve the philosophical training problem in table tennis. In the system place, an identification cameras is set at the entrance of table tennis training places, which is used for table tennis players’ sign-in and training table number allocation, and an intelligent analysis cameras is set above each intelligent training table, which is used for detecting the face and heart rate of table tennis players. Each intelligent training platform consists of intelligent voice control unit, server, camera, industrial control computer, monitor and other terminal modules. The member data center constitutes the platform of intelligent table tennis training system.

University Philosophy Course: Reboot is Required

The philosophical training of tertiary-level students is designed to perform a number of functions assigned to it by society and the state. However, in recent years, it is no longer in demand by the majority of the educational process participants, since the university philosophy does not respond well to modern challenges from education, primarily to the need of digitalization and competence approach implementation. To preserve the disciplinary status of philosophy, the lecturers have to modernize the content, methods and forms of implementation of the discipline in order to increase its attractiveness in students’ minds, as well as the demand by society and the state. One of the possible ways to update the training course of philosophy is seen in its reorientation towards the development of students’ universal competencies prescribed in the state educational standards. In this case, the philosophical content becomes a tool to achieve this goal, and the philosophical heritage is used as a theoretical basis for mastering the technologies of mental action. The article presents the experience of Kazan University, where the philosophy course has recently become a tool for “system and critical thinking” competence training. Although a digital format of philosophical training has a number of cognitive advantages, nevertheless it is fraught with the risk that the philosophical value potential will not be fully realized. This risk can be minimized through a mixed format of teaching philosophy. Тo increase the demand for philosophy in higher education, the author offers a number of ways to enhance the role and importance of philosophy in students’ minds.

The PI44 business model: innovation, hospitality management, education with people training and disney philosophy for entertainment organizations

ABSTRACT
 This study proposed to integrate the constructs business model, corporate university and entertainment with bases in the Disney experience. Professionals with relevant academic and market experience were interviewed. Subsequently, analysis was performed with Bardin’s orientation (1977). Viewed from the categories of Muehlhausen (2015), the study presents an integrative model called PI44 as its principle result which is simple and applicable to Brazilian reality. The new business model for corporate universities of Brazilian theme parks PI44 brings direct benefit to tourism development, in that it proves to be useful for employees, customers, shareholders and other stakeholders. The variables of organizational culture, consistency in detail and playful learning experience stood out in the final outcome of the study. These variables will be testing in many entertainment sectors.
 
 RESUMEN
 Este estudio se propuso integrar los constructos modelo de negocio, universidad corporativa y entretenimiento con bases en la experiencia Disney. Se entrevistó a profesionales con experiencia académica y de mercado relevantes. Posteriormente, se realizó el análisis con la orientación de Bardin (1977). Visto desde las categorías de Muehlhausen (2015), el estudio presenta como resultado principal un modelo integrador denominado PI44, que es simple y aplicable a la realidad brasileña. El nuevo modelo de negocio para las universidades corporativas de los parques temáticos brasileños PI44 trae un beneficio directo para el desarrollo del turismo, en la medida en que demuestra ser útil para los empleados, clientes, accionistas y otras partes interesadas. Las variables de cultura organizacional, consistencia en los detalles y experiencia de aprendizaje lúdico se destacaron en el resultado final del estudio. Estas variables se pondrán a prueba en muchos sectores del entretenimiento.

Reinventing the Theatre Curriculum to Address Contemporary Development Needs and Job Alignment in Nigeria.

As the social and economic terrain is changing in Nigeria, theatre training and practice have not evolved commensurately to address the current development needs and job alignment. The models used in many Nigerian universities mainly offer theoretical knowledge of theatre and basic training for entertainment roles. Even though the philosophy and objectives of theatre training in the NUC Benchmark for minimum academic standards are couched with the anticipation for innovation and programme expansion, it does not specify the type or scope of expansion needed to retain the viability of theatre practice within the current knowledge economy. Nigerian universities are therefore not firmly guided to develop their theatre curricula in a direction that is sensitive to the exigencies of time and age. There is currently a lot of interest in film production, carnival, standup comedy, development communication, applied theatre and event management. This paper argues that theatre and performing art programmes in universities and other theatre training centres should develop more courses around these emerging areas of interest. The paper submits that while there are many specialties in which theatre graduates can be professionally engaged, and while the nature of theatre training imbues numerous subjective qualities desired in the contemporary world of work, much more could be done by reinventing the theatre curriculum to give theatre graduates wider opportunities.

INVESTIGATION OF THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE AREAS OF STUDENTS INTRODUCING THE SPECIAL TALENT EXAMINATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION

This study is a descriptive study meant to examine the multiple intelligence areas of students who enter the Higher Education Institution with a special talent exam. The research was conducted using the scanning model. The population of the research consists of students who have been placed in Gaziantep University Faculty of Sports Sciences, Turkish Music and State Conservatory and Fine Arts Faculty for the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 academic years with a special talent exam. The sample group consists of 408 (240 male, 168 female) students selected randomly (Sports Sciences 180, Conservatory 100, Fine Arts 128) In order to collect data in the study, “Self-Assessment Inventory in Multiple Intelligence Domains”, developed by Gardner (1993) and translated into Turkish by Saban (2001), was used. SPSS 20.0 (Statistical Packet for the Social Science) package program was used for statistical analysis of the data collected within the framework of the purpose of the research. In the evaluation of general information about students, frequency (f) and percentage (%), mean (X) and standard deviation (Ss) values were calculated. Independent sample t-test and One Way Anova tests were used for comparisons between groups, Pearson correlation analysis was used for the relationships between age groups and intelligence types, and the significance level was accepted as p= 0.05. According to the results of our research, it has been seen that the students who won higher education with a special talent exam have different intelligence areas according to gender, age, department, income status variables and these intelligence areas develop at different levels. Social, environmental, economic, etc. of these intelligence areas. considered to be affected by the circumstances. It is necessary to evaluate the theory of multiple intelligences not only as a theory of intelligence, but as a philosophy of education and training. It is also important for individuals to be aware of their own intelligence areas in terms of their role in the learning environment.
 
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The Origins Of Umberto Eco’s Semio-Philosophical Project

Umberto Eco’s semiotics, unlike that of most of his colleagues, has always claimed to be a philosophical research. For Eco, general semiotics, that is, the research on the functioning of signs, was a fundamental part of philosophy, because the knowledge of objects and the formulation of the ideas that characterize them takes place by means of signs. This paper shows how Eco’s semiotic work derives from his philosophical training and how interest in the mass media and political commitment have not changed the nature of his philosophical project. His research itinerary is compared with that of other semiotics scholars to show the originality of his approach.

Foundations for Training Psychedelic Therapists.

This chapter presents an integrative model for training psychedelic therapists. It begins with an overview of the psychedelic healing process - remembering the disconnected parts of ourselves and reestablishing fundamental trust. The authors then walk through six therapist competencies that describe the root principles of practice, breadth of knowledge, transpersonal perspective, and therapeutic stance of a psychedelic practitioner. This model includes 12 curricular areas and didactic methods that support the therapist's process of growth. Finally, the authors link their training philosophy to the current needs of society, offering a vision of how to express psychedelic integration through the honoring of diversity and collaboration.

From Writing to Philosophizing: A Lesson from Platonic Hermeneutics for the Methodology of the History of Philosophy

In this paper, I try to exploit some lessons drawn from reading Plato in order to comment on the methodological ‘meta-level’ regarding the relation between philosophizing and writing. After all, it is due to the medium of written word that we come to know past philosophers. I do this on the occasion of the ostensible conclusion in Plato’s Meno. This example illuminates the ‘double-dialogue’ hermeneutics of Plato and helps to differentiate Plato’s dialogues from dialogical works written by other philosophers, such as Berkeley. As a result, it becomes clear that, like with Plato’s case, a historian of philosophy must not only have a philosophical training, but also a subtle philological background, when attempting to come into dialogue with dead philosophers.

The Role of Advanced Practice Providers in the Care of Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease in the United States. NAFLD presents unique challenges to conventional health care delivery. Patients require accurate, efficient risk stratification to both individualize clinical management plans and optimize subspecialty resource allocation The hepatology workforce is grossly outmatched by the demand for NAFLD referrals, however. Advanced practice providers (APPs) may be best suited to meeting the challenges of NAFLD care. This article reviews the nature and scope of APP practice, the specific needs posed by NAFLD, and the evidence supporting the comparative advantages of APPs in optimizing the outcomes of patients with NAFLD. Our goal is to show how APPs are uniquely suited to addressing the needs of patients with NAFLD who are seen in hepatology practice, with an emphasis on training philosophy and behavioral intervention.

New Realities of Teaching Philosophy in Teacher Training University

The proposed scientific article is devoted to the effective aspects of modern philosophy teaching in secondary and higher pedagogical educational institutions of the country. The authors for many years work in Taraz state pedagogical University as a result of studying the subject “Philosophy” offer future teachers a system of quality humane education, formed from the spheres of philosophy of education, pedagogical philosophy, philosophical anthropology, philosophy of culture, ethnography. The article reveals the philosophy of teacher training with a philosophical justification of pedagogy. The main goal is to develop the discipline of philosophy, which directly contributes to the implementation of pedagogical University students in favorable conditions of professional and social adaptation to their profession. When mastering their profession, the student is faced with positive and negative consequences of the future profession. One of the most common problems in our study was that the student in any situation in contact with the real sides of his profession in the course of pedagogical practice, was able to skillfully overcome their emotions and humanely respond to emerging problems with a philosophical view. Positive skills, formed through the study of the subject of philosophy, help the student of the pedagogical University to develop the path from theory to practice through pedagogical praxiology, to optimize the negative moments, to overcome difficulties, to help them in mastering their profession.

Philosophy as an Educational Project: Transcribing the Belarusian Experience

The articles considers philosophy as an educational project. The institutionalization of philosophy is connected with the process of formation and development of the classical university as well as with the transformation of its socio-cultural status. Special attention is paid to the analysis of the essential ambivalence of philosophy and its influence to the basic priorities of philosophical education. It is emphasized that the tasks of reforming and modernizing academic philosophical programs initiate the development of variable models and technologies for teaching philosophy in modern universities. It this regard, of particular interest is the Belarusian experience in reforming philosophical education in its two aspects: general philosophy course and special academic programs. The article analyzes the model of teaching philosophy at various stages and levels of higher education, which has been used at the Belarusian State University over the past 15 years. The author describes both the innovative nature of this model and its connection with the previous organization schemes and teaching priorities. Within the framework of this model, there are three levels of teaching philosophy and its various modifications. At the first level, which is focused on the preparation of bachelors, the basic course “Philosophy” is taught, which suggests an acquaintance with world classical philosophical tradition. At the second level, the course “Philosophy in the Modern World” is offered, which, taking into account the specfics of the academic preparation of graduate students, reproduces the basic ideas and concepts of modern philosophy. At the third level, in the course “Philosophy and Methodology of Science” (which solves the problem of ensuring the philosophical and methodological training of post-graduate students), the main attention is paid to the issues of logic, methodology, sociology of science and education. The article considers some stages, problems and contradictions of this reform process as well as its consequences in the context of recent events in the socioeconomic and political life of Belarus. The author argues that modern converging technologies of social and humanitarian education, which are based on formal and instrumental-pragmatic criteria, have significantly influenced the processes of reforming the system of teaching the humanities and social sciences in Belarusian universities.

1937 JANDARMA SUBAY SINIF OKULU MÜFREDAT PROGRAMI’NIN DEĞERLENDİRİLMESİ

Osmanlı Devleti, iç güvenliği daha etkin sağlamak amacıyla 1839 yılında Jandarma Teşkilatı’nı kurmuştur. Teşkilat, 19. yüzyıl boyunca farklı aşamalardan geçmiştir. Jandarma Teşkilatı’nın kurulmasıyla gündeme jandarmanın eğitimi de gelmiş, bu çerçevede ilk modern jandarma okulu, 1904 yılında, Selanik’te kurulmuştur. Batı tarzı eğitim modeli örnek alınarak kurulan bu okul, II. Meşrutiyet’in ilanından sonra İstanbul’a taşınmıştır. Osmanlı Devleti ile başlayan jandarma subay eğitim geleneği, Cumhuriyet Dönemi’nde de devam etmiştir. Cumhuriyet öncesi jandarma müfredat programları incelendiğinde, programların Batılı ülkelerin jandarma eğitim sistemlerinden etkilendiği görülmektedir. Cumhuriyetle beraber değişen ihtiyaçlar, jandarma subay okullarının müfredat programlarını da yeniden şekillendirmiştir. Cumhuriyetin ilk yıllarındaki jandarma subay eğitim felsefesini anlamak için bu okulların müfredat programlarının değerlendirilmesi gerekmektedir. 
 Bu çalışmanın amacı, 1937 tarihli Jandarma Subay Sınıf Okulu Müfredat Programı’nı değerlendirmektir. Araştırmada tarihsel yöntem kullanılmıştır. Veriler doküman incelemesi yoluyla elde edilmiştir. 1937 müfredat programı; hukuk, tarih, ekonomi, hesap işleri, fotoğrafçılık, daktilo, binicilik ve beden terbiyesi gibi farklı dersleri içermektedir.

Business Ethics as a Form of Practical Reasoning: What Philosophers Can Learn from Patagonia

As with other fields of applied ethics, philosophers engaged in business ethics struggle to carry out substantive philosophical reflection in a way that mirrors the practical reasoning that goes on within business management itself. One manifestation of the philosopher’s struggle is the field’s division into approaches that emphasize moral philosophy and those grounded in the methods of social science. I claim here that the task for those who come to business ethics with philosophical training is to avoid unintentionally widening the gap between philosophical theory and business management by emphasizing the centrality of practical wisdom (phronesis) to both good managment and to the moral life. Distinguishing my own approach from recent emphases on phronesis in management literature, I draw on the concepts of social practice and of narrative to tie practical reasoning to a company’s unique story. Practical reason, social practices and narrative are employed together to give an account of the art of management at Patagonia. The essay hopes to both provide a way for philosophers engaged with business ethics to see family resemblances between their practices and those of business management and to offer a pedagogical example useful for those in any discipline interested in viewing businesses ethically.

연주불안 해소를 위한 방안 모색

철학에서의 불안 치료에 관한 논의는 철학적 전통 안에서 심리-치료로서 철학의 실천가능성을 탐구하는 방향의 모색과 함께 전통적인 심리치료 안에서 그 한계를 극복하기 위해 철학을 수용하여 이를 치료에 활용하는 방향으로 진행되고 있다. 이러한 철학적 심리치료를 연주불안에 적용할 경우 그 실천적인 대안으로 자리매김을 할 것으로 보인다. 철학은 학습이나 이론의 습득을 통해 확보되는 것이 아니라 이성의 활동으로서의 ‘철학하기’는 철학적 훈련을 통해 스스로 깨닫는 과정인 것이다. 마음의 병을 치유하고자 하는 철학의 실천적 활동은 철학적 심리치료, 임상철학 등 최근 들어 다양한 형태로 제시되고 있다. 연주불안의 문제에 대한 해소는 심리적인 것이 원인이 되어 육체에 영향을 주는 문제이기 때문에 물리적인 측면에서 치료는 가능한 대안일 수는 없다. 따라서 철학치료만이 가능한 대안일 수 있을 것이고, 이에 따라 앞에서 언급했듯이 그 치료를 위한 다양한 대안을 제시하고 있기는 하지만, 어떤 치료가 연주불안을 해소하는데 가장 적합한 치료일 것인지에 대해서는 실질적인 연구를 통해 그 대안을 찾아야 할 것이다. 철학치료 자체도 최근 논의가 활발하게 진행되고 있는 과정의 문제라는 점에서 연주불안에 대한 치료 방안 역시 다각적인 연구를 통해 실천적 해결방안이 요구된다. 성숙한 인격은 그 자체로 치유효과가 있다는 야스퍼스의 말처럼 철학실천이 심리적 고통을 겪는 사람들에게 단순한 논리적 기술만이 되지 않고, 정서적 교감 속에서 삶의 문제를 해결하는 철학적 방안이 되기 위해서는 철학의 고향 속에서 잃어버린 실천의 모태, 즉 치유제의 역할을 찾아야만 할 것이다.Discussion on the treatment of anxiety in philosophy proceeds in the direction of embracing philosophy and using it for treatment in order to overcome its limitations in traditional psychotherapy, along with the search for the practical possibility of philosophy as psycho-therapy within the philosophical tradition Has become. If this philosophical psychotherapy is applied to performance anxiety, it is expected to establish itself as a practical alternative. Philosophy is not secured through learning or the acquisition of theory, but doing philosophy as an activity of reason is a process of self-awareness through philosophical training. Philosophy s practical activities to heal diseases of the heart have recently been presented in various forms such as philosophical psychotherapy and clinical philosophy. Since resolving the problem of performance anxiety is a problem that affects the physical body due to psychological causes, treatment cannot be a possible alternative from a physical aspect. Therefore, only philosophical therapy may be the only possible alternative, and thus, as mentioned earlier, various alternatives for the treatment are proposed, but through practical research on which treatment is the most suitable treatment for relieving performance anxiety, the alternative You will have to find it. Since philosophical therapy itself is a problem of a process that has been actively debated recently, practical solutions are also required through multilateral studies to cure performance anxiety. As Jaspers said that a mature personality has a healing effect on its own, the practice of philosophy is not just a logical skill for those suffering from psychological pain, but in order to become a philosophical solution that solves life problems in emotional sympathy, We will have to find the mother of practice lost in the world, that is, the role of a healing agent.

“Training for peace” – a universal practise? How micro processes are impacting the likelihood of an EU–India cooperation in peacekeeping

ABSTRACT Why have the EU and India been unable to explore the common potential of their partnership in peacekeeping training? Drawing upon the literature of practice theories and the concept of community of practices, as well as semi-structured interviews with policy-makers and peacekeeping trainers from India and the EU, policy documents and participant observation, the article explores the complementarity of structures of the EU’s and India’s training communities and discusses the implicit knowledge which is guiding the practices of actors. Thereby, the article moves away from offering structural explanations, such as diverging strategic interests, which have dominated the literature on the EU’s external relations with Asia. Comparing the practice communities, the article finds substantial divergence in the material and ideational structure of training institutes. Moreover, the article illustrates that the disposition of actors in the Indian training community is characterised by the unspoken understanding that India’s training philosophy is more compatible with other countries from the Global South. While both structures, as well as dispositions of actors are unfavourable vis-à-vis an EU–India partnership in peacekeeping training, the article concludes that by addressing familiarity gaps among training communities, divergences in structures and dispositions can be overcome.

Contributions from Japan to gastrointestinal endoscopy training and development: Special report.

Contributions from Japan to gastrointestinal endoscopy training and development: Special report.

Sull’innatismo di Epitteto. Una nuova proposta di interpretazione di Diss. ii 11.1–6

Many scholars rely on a passage from Arrian’s Discourses (ii 11.1–6) to interpret Epictetus’ gnoseology as divergent from Stoic tradition. They find in this passage an expression of innatism, starting from the statement that «we come» (to an unuttered whither) carrying certain preconceptions (προλήψεις) or innate conceptions (ἔμφυτοι ἔννοιαι): this would allude to man ‘coming into the world’ not completely ignorant. This reading, relying upon an unlikely translation, finds no parallel elsewhere in our evidences on Epictetus. Contrariwise, it can be undermined by a comparison with one of those, with two excerpts concerning Musonius Rufus and with other evidences on Stoic gnoseology. The new reading of the passage proposed here, justified from a linguistic perspective, enables to preserve Epictetus’ adherence to Stoic gnoseology: here he is not alluding to the genesis of knowledge in man, but to the cognitive condition of one about to embark on his philosophical training.

Adsorption Isotherm Predictions for Multiple Molecules in MOFs Using the Same Deep Learning Model

Tailoring the structure and chemistry of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) enables the manipulation of their adsorption properties to suit specific energy and environmental applications. As there are millions of possible MOFs (with tens of thousands already synthesized), molecular simulation has frequently been used to rapidly evaluate the adsorption performance of a large set of MOFs. This allows subsequent experiments to focus only on a small subset of the most promising MOFs. In many instances, however, even molecular simulation becomes prohibitively time-consuming, underscoring the need for alternative screening methods, such as machine learning, to precede molecular simulation efforts. In this study, as a proof of concept, we trained a neural network-specifically, a multilayer perceptron (MLP)-as the first example of a machine learning model capable of predicting full adsorption isotherms of different molecules not included in the training of the model. To achieve this, we trained our MLP on "alchemical" species, represented only by variables derived from their force-field parameters, to predict the loadings of real adsorbates. Alchemical species used for training were small, near-spherical, and nonpolar, enabling the prediction of analogous real molecules relevant for chemical separations such as argon, krypton, xenon, methane, ethane, and nitrogen. MOFs were also represented by simple descriptors (e.g., geometric properties and chemical moieties). The trained model was shown to make accurate adsorption predictions for these six adsorbates in both hypothetical and existing MOFs. The MLP presented here is not expected to be applied "as is" to more complex adsorbates with properties not considered during its training. However, our results illustrate a new philosophy of training that can be built upon with the goal of predicting adsorption isotherms in not only a database of MOFs but also a database of adsorbates and over a range of relevant operating conditions.

Distance Running Special Topic Issue

This special topic issue of Strength and Conditioning Journal is devoted to the sport of distance running. The popularity of running comes as no surprise. The equipment needs are minimal and generally affordable, the skill requirement is not overly challenging, and the opportunity for participation spans the gamut from shorter 5k road races all the way up to ultramarathon trail events and even includes those who run just for the simple joy of being able to get out and move. Even with this simplicity and popularity, those who participate in running benefit from knowing how to optimize performance and reduce injury risk. With that in mind, we have assembled a wide variety of articles to address topics of interest to runners, running coaches, and even those who plan and direct races. Each runner brings a unique set of variables to the mix. The unique needs of youth and adolescent runners require the coaching professional to be sensitive to both training needs and physiological and emotional maturation. Women returning to running postpartum must take into account the structural changes that accompany pregnancy and delivery, the physiological demands of breast feeding, and the time challenges associated with coordinating training and caring for a newborn. Athletes training for races in environmental extremes of either heat or cold should take into account the challenges and opportunities that those conditions present. Strength and conditioning professionals should be aware that eating disorders while more commonly addressed in the context of female runners may also present in male runners and may require a different approach to recognition and resolution. Running injuries, while common, may be favorably affected by specific strength and conditioning interventions or recognition of lower-limb biomechanical factors. Ideal running performance is the result of many factors coming together. Proper pacing strategy, proper hydration strategy, and optimization of parameters such as running economy are crucial in achieving optimum performance in any given race. The potential benefits from running are many. A few include increased aerobic fitness, weight loss, and physiological benefits. However, to obtain these potential benefits, a runner must run, train, or race properly. We recognize that there are numerous running training philosophies. This special topic issue will provide some guidance for someone just beginning to run and/or coach. For the experienced runner or coach, these articles may provide food for thought. In this issue, we have attempted to bring in both scientific evidence as well as practical application from a variety of fields and professions. We hope that the readers will find the topics interesting and informative and that the focus on practical application makes the information especially useful for coaches and athletes alike. We are deeply appreciative of the authors who were willing to contribute their expertise, the reviewers who took the time to offer constructive feedback, and Dr. Jeff Chandler and Dr. Britt Chandler for encouraging and supporting the process along the way. From co-guest editor Janet Hamilton: Thank you, Paul Sorace, for inviting me to join you in this endeavor. It has been a great learning process, and I am honored to have been part of it. From co-guest editor Paul Sorace: I want to thank Janet Hamilton. She is my coguest editor, my coach, and mostly my friend. I could not have done this without you.