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Sociological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity. Chapter 6. Definitions. Sport “Sports & other kinds of physical activities” A Continuum of Physical Activities Sport Sociology “…sports as parts of social and cultural life”. Institutionalized sport (worklike). Formal sport.
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Definitions • Sport • “Sports & other kinds of physical activities” • A Continuum of Physical Activities • Sport Sociology • “…sports as parts of social and cultural life”
Institutionalized sport (worklike) Formal sport Semiformal sport Informal sport Recreation Play A continuum of physical activities ranging from informal to formal sport (p.108)
The Role of Theory • Trying to describe, explain, and predict human behavior • Experience vs. Assumption (Hypothesis) Sport = Male Male Female Sport Female
Questions…. • Why males are much more likely than females to use steroids? • Why do you think Tiger Woods is one of the few people of color ever to succeed in professional golf? • WUSA… What happened?
Social Significance of Sport • “Significance” $$$ - as an example (merchandise, broadcasting rights, etc.) • Sport and Our lives Positive aspects vs. Negative aspects
Benefits of Sport • Sport as • A Socializing Agent • Role learning • Learning through “sport” • A Unifier of People - Bring people together • Personal identity • Group membership • Social identification • “Team” mentality
Dark Side of Sport • Is there any…? • Sexism in Sport • Title IX • Leadership roles (p.114) • Media Coverage of Female Athletes (p.114) • Homophobia/Heterosexism in Sport • Racism in Sport (p.118) • Violence in Sport
Sport as a Vehicle • Social change • Jackie Robinson • 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City • “Magic” Johnson • Women’s participation in sport and physical activities
Implications • Better understanding of social phenomena • Understand and find the needs of your customers