Who We Are: (In)Visible African American Women Setting Traditions of Excellence and Paving Paths for Transformation |
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| Authors: | Camille O’Bryant |
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| Institution: | Department of Kinesiology, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, California |
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| Abstract: | The purpose of this lecture is to provide the voice and visibility of African American women who have upheld the tradition of excellence set by Amy Morris Homans in the development of physical education in higher education for women and set pathways to transition our field to be more inclusive and diverse and have served as transformative leaders and role models for me and countless other teachers, scholars, and administrators. I used a combination of personal experiences and reflections on the legacy of Amy Morris Homans to describe how our collective wisdom, strength, and resilience in the face of social, political, and historical barriers have enabled us all to transform physical education and kinesiology in higher education. Final recommendations include continued commitment to facing our fears and making conscious efforts to embrace opportunities to be more inclusive in our programs. |
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| Keywords: | Gender kinesiology physical education |
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