R. Scott Kretchmar

Professor Emeritus of Exercise and Sport Science

Summary Statement

Scott Kretchmar's research interests include the metaphysics and ethics of games, play, and sport anthropological philosophy, in particular, the role of games and play in human evolution and theory of mind and the intellectual requirements of sporting activity.

Department

Kinesiology - KINES

Education

Ph.D., 1971, Physical Education, University of Southern California
B.A., 1966, Physical Education (Minor, Religion), Oberlin College

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Phone

814-863-4492

rsk1@psu.edu

Office Address

268K Recreation Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802

Fax

814-865-1275

Scott Kretchmar CV

Specializations

Philosophy and values of physical activity
Ethics of sport
Games and the evolution of human intelligence

Grants and Research Projects

The metaphysics and ethics of games, play, and sport. Anthropological philosophy, in particular, the role of games and play in human evolution. Theory of mind and the intellectual requirements of sporting activity.

Publications

ResearchGate