ABSTRACT: American sport stresses the outward aspects of participation such as outcomes, rewards, goals, and winning;

Eastern thought and movement forms emphasize the inner and spiritual aspects of human movement such as self-realization,

spontaneity, body awareness, and enlightenment. In relating Eastern thought and movement forms to Western sport, five

themes are found to be repeated in the literature: (1) practical and utilitarian concerns; (2) hidden dimensions; (3) metaphysical

(mind/body) concerns; (4) competition concerns; and (5) pedagogical concerns. A discussion and analysis of these concerns'

implications for Western sport is presented. Two emerging trends are identified. The first is the "movement arts" trend which

emphasizes the depth and fullness of human movement exp

understood as a binary of two separate preexisting entities, which can be bridged or brought

self-expression will play an important role in coping with a high technology future. (JD)

across from land to land. By viewing a bridge not as a mere path for human transit or route for

once or twice a month. Although America seems to be a sports-conscious nation, the majority of the population are spectators

commerce, but as a dwelling place for people, one can move away from the identity-centered "East

DESCRIPTORS: *Athletes; Competition; *Holistic Approach; Human Body; *Meditation; Movement Education; Non

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Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)