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Sociological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity

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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Sociological Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity

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  1. Sociological AspectsofSport and Physical Activity Chapter 6

  2. Definitions • Sport • “Sports & other kinds of physical activities” • A Continuum of Physical Activities • Sport Sociology • “…sports as parts of social and cultural life”

  3. Institutionalized sport (worklike) Formal sport Semiformal sport Informal sport Recreation Play A continuum of physical activities ranging from informal to formal sport (p.108)

  4. The Role of Theory • Trying to describe, explain, and predict human behavior • Experience vs. Assumption (Hypothesis) Sport = Male Male  Female  Sport  Female

  5. 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?

  6. Social Significance of Sport • “Significance” $$$ - as an example (merchandise, broadcasting rights, etc.) • Sport and Our lives Positive aspects vs. Negative aspects

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Implications • Better understanding of social phenomena • Understand and find the needs of your customers

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