Phenomenology of the Body as Perspective on Physical Activity and Movement

The purpose of the article is to extend the theoretical understanding of how physical activity affects the body, as this might strengthen the physiotherapy contribution in the field of physical activity. To accomplish this, phenomenology of the body is explained and elaborated on, as this perspectiv...

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Main Author: Siri Moe
Format: Article
Language:Danish
Published: Norwegian Physiotherapist Association 2009-04-01
Series:Fysioterapeuten
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Online Access:https://fysioterapeuten.no/Fag-og-vitenskap/Fagartikler/Et-kroppsfenomenologisk-perspektiv-paa-fysisk-aktivitet-og-bevegelse
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description The purpose of the article is to extend the theoretical understanding of how physical activity affects the body, as this might strengthen the physiotherapy contribution in the field of physical activity. To accomplish this, phenomenology of the body is explained and elaborated on, as this perspective highlights important facets regarding physical activity and movement. The perspective integrates movement, sensation and perception and emphasizes physical activity as existential to the human being. This means that people experience themselves and their surroundings through movement. Furthermore, the article deals with the body as a source of knowledge and how different kinds of physical activities lead to the development of bodily competences, all due to the chosen perspective. The phenomenological perspective might inspire physiotherapists to increase the level of physical activity amongst people through highlighting the body as a subject. Thus people might be helped to gain confidence about their own bodily reactions, emotions, strengths and weaknesses.
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spelling doaj.art-a7664584f5ef4901bc020664ab1b4c0d2022-12-21T17:31:38ZdanNorwegian Physiotherapist AssociationFysioterapeuten0016-33840807-92772009-04-017641721Phenomenology of the Body as Perspective on Physical Activity and MovementSiri Moe0Universitetet i TromsøThe purpose of the article is to extend the theoretical understanding of how physical activity affects the body, as this might strengthen the physiotherapy contribution in the field of physical activity. To accomplish this, phenomenology of the body is explained and elaborated on, as this perspective highlights important facets regarding physical activity and movement. The perspective integrates movement, sensation and perception and emphasizes physical activity as existential to the human being. This means that people experience themselves and their surroundings through movement. Furthermore, the article deals with the body as a source of knowledge and how different kinds of physical activities lead to the development of bodily competences, all due to the chosen perspective. The phenomenological perspective might inspire physiotherapists to increase the level of physical activity amongst people through highlighting the body as a subject. Thus people might be helped to gain confidence about their own bodily reactions, emotions, strengths and weaknesses.https://fysioterapeuten.no/Fag-og-vitenskap/Fagartikler/Et-kroppsfenomenologisk-perspektiv-paa-fysisk-aktivitet-og-bevegelseMovementphysical activityphenomenology of the bodysubjectivitybodily confidencephysical therapy
spellingShingle Siri Moe
Phenomenology of the Body as Perspective on Physical Activity and Movement
Fysioterapeuten
Movement
physical activity
phenomenology of the body
subjectivity
bodily confidence
physical therapy
title Phenomenology of the Body as Perspective on Physical Activity and Movement
title_full Phenomenology of the Body as Perspective on Physical Activity and Movement
title_fullStr Phenomenology of the Body as Perspective on Physical Activity and Movement
title_full_unstemmed Phenomenology of the Body as Perspective on Physical Activity and Movement
title_short Phenomenology of the Body as Perspective on Physical Activity and Movement
title_sort phenomenology of the body as perspective on physical activity and movement
topic Movement
physical activity
phenomenology of the body
subjectivity
bodily confidence
physical therapy
url https://fysioterapeuten.no/Fag-og-vitenskap/Fagartikler/Et-kroppsfenomenologisk-perspektiv-paa-fysisk-aktivitet-og-bevegelse
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