Emily Dobrich
Biographic Data
| ID | 8677346 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Emily Dobrich |
| GIVEN NAMES | Emily |
| FAMILY NAME | Dobrich |
| SIGNATURE | DOBRICH E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Toronto |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4695-9546 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Theoretical and Conceptual Development in and through Martial Arts Studies
This article provides an outline and rationale for a special issue of Martial Arts Studies concerning the development of concepts and theories from within the field of martial arts studies. Based on a series of short contributions from the authors whose work constitutes the special issue, the piece foregrounds the importance of concept development with respect to the identity, maturation, growing independence, and wider academic impact of the fie…
Navigating the ‘Field of Tension’
This article, written by two martial arts scholar-practitioners, explores their evolving relationships with martial arts communities and academia. It critically engages with Islas and Jennings’ (2023) Typology of Martial Arts Scholar-Practitioners and compares their experiences as Budding Scholar-Practitioners (BSPs) in martial arts studies. Using a theoretical framework that integrates the typology with insider/outsider perspectives (Kelly, 2014…
Rethinking conceptions of body image in group fitness education, culture, and contexts
This article examines the situation of group fitness instructors with particular attention to the implications of the influence of fitness culture on body-related norms which shape instructors’ self-perceived conceptions of body image. Of particular interest is the consideration of how self-perception influences an instructor’s performance, and their ability to educate and motivate their class participants. Evidence will show that the most popula…
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Rethinking conceptions of body image in group fitness education, culture, and contexts
This article examines the situation of group fitness instructors with particular attention to the implications of the influence of fitness culture on body-related norms which shape instructors’ self-perceived conceptions of body image. Of particular interest is the consideration of how self-perception influences an instructor’s performance, and their ability to educate and motivate their class participants. Evidence will show that the most popula…
Theoretical and Conceptual Development in and through Martial Arts Studies
This article provides an outline and rationale for a special issue of Martial Arts Studies concerning the development of concepts and theories from within the field of martial arts studies. Based on a series of short contributions from the authors whose work constitutes the special issue, the piece foregrounds the importance of concept development with respect to the identity, maturation, growing independence, and wider academic impact of the fie…
Navigating the ‘Field of Tension’
This article, written by two martial arts scholar-practitioners, explores their evolving relationships with martial arts communities and academia. It critically engages with Islas and Jennings’ (2023) Typology of Martial Arts Scholar-Practitioners and compares their experiences as Budding Scholar-Practitioners (BSPs) in martial arts studies. Using a theoretical framework that integrates the typology with insider/outsider perspectives (Kelly, 2014…
Martial arts (2 works) · Martial Arts: Techniques, Psychology, and Education (2 works) · Physical Education and Pedagogy (2 works) · The arts (2 works) · Adventure Sports and Sensation Seeking (1 work) · Applied Psychology (1 work) · Artificial Intelligence (1 work) · Arts in education (1 work) · Autoethnography (1 work) · Computer Science (1 work)