Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity

Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Jamieson, Kathy
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1450421024
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Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity presents information on sociology of sport to prepare readers for advanced study or practice in the field. This text explores the impact of sport in society and examines careers in sport and physical activity.

Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity

Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Robert Pitter
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2022-05-18
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1450468659
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This work explores the intersections between modern physical activity and society. It applies social theory to a broad range of physical activities such as sports, fitness, dance, weightlifting, and others. "This book is an introduction to the social and cultural issues that society tackles when its members are physically active. It emphasizes the promotion of healthy individuals and a healthy body in the many movement settings where the body is active. This book takes a contemporary approach to physical culture to include not just sport but also fitness, dance, aerobics, weight training and more. The authors take a community approach to understanding the factors involved in crafting a healthy society. The aut

Sociology of Sport and Physical Education

Sociology of Sport and Physical Education
Author: Anthony Laker
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2012-10-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1134562977
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This text, intended for undergraduates on various education and sport related degree courses, covers the key, current issues in the field of sociology of sport and physical education. The first section of the text covers the importance of sport in culture, its theoretical background, and methodological issues in research. The main body of the text then discusses issues including the sporting body, participation and socialisation into sport, the hidden curriculum, critical pedagogy, and sport and the media. Laker discusses in depth gender, race and ethnicity, class, and equality, and he looks at sport and the media, and the involvement of politics. The chapters are each rounded off with challenging 'reflection' questions, activities and tasks for the reader to fulfill.

Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity

Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Texas A & M University. Center for Sport Management Research and Education
Publisher:
Total Pages: 418
Release: 2010-08-02
Genre: Sports
ISBN: 9780615369044
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Sociology of Sport

Sociology of Sport
Author: Kevin Young
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2016-11-21
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1786350491
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The Sociology of Sport has grown since its inception in the late 1950s and has become robust, and diverse. Many countries now boast strong scholars in the field and this volume reflects the fascinating research being done. This innovative volume is dedicated to a review of the state of the area by region.

The Sociology of Sport and Physical Education

The Sociology of Sport and Physical Education
Author: Anthony Laker
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0415235944
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This undergraduate text, written by key writers, lecturers and academics in the field, covers the key, current issues in the field of sociology of sport and physical education. The first section of the text covers the importance of sport in culture, its theoretical background and methodological issues in research. The main body of the text then discusses issues including: gender; the sporting body; race and ethnicity; class, discrimination and stratification; equality; participation and socialisation into sport; the hidden curriculum; critical pedagogy; the globalisation of sport; sport and the media; political involvement in physical education, sport and recreation.