Theory developmental process for dance and physical education students

Hyoung-Kil Kang ; Eunsoon Lee^*

Kyungnam University, Korea
Pukyong National University, Korea

Correspondence to: ^*Pukyong National University , Korea , jazzpink11@gmail.com

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to provide a basic guideline for dance and physical education students to write research papers. This paper explains theory, paradigm, concepts, and laws, and introduce two basic approaches of developing theories. This paper also presented how theory can be applied in practice. It is hoped that this paper can provide a basic guideline of conducting research for students in the fields of dance and physical education.

Keywords:

theory, paradigm, concepts, law

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