KIN C5 Flashcards
what is sociology of physical activity?
A study that focuses on society’s shared beliefs and social practices brought about specific forms of physical activities (sport, exercise).
what are the three steps for a sociological perspective on physical activity?
- look at physical activity with skepticism about common assumptions
- identify and analyze both changes and ongoing regularities of physical activity engagement
- critique physical activity programs in order to identify service gaps and recommend changes to enhance human well-being
what does sociology of physical activity promote?
points out social problems and advocate for changes that can enhance human well-being and promote equitable social relationships
after 1970s what are sociologists of physical activity have explored what increasingly topics?
inequality, globalization, regional and national differences, societal conceptions of the human body, and disability and ability.
what research methods are used in sociology of physical activity?
surveys, interviews, thematic analysis, ethnography, and societal analysis
what is focus group research?
A focus group is defined as a setting where people of a researched demographic meet to discuss and share ideas; purpose of this conversation is to learn about people’s opinions, attitudes, and behavior with respect to a particular topic. They’re one of the most popular methods for qualitative research.
thematic analysis?
content analysis or textual analysis
examines materials such print, social media, television, photos, etc. a method for analyzing qualitative data that involves reading through a set of data and looking for patterns in the meaning of the data to find themes.
ethnography?
researchers spend many months or years observing in a particular social setting.
research in sociology of physical activity goal?
identifying meaningful questions and generating trustworthy data in the best fitting research techniques.
gender?
norms that female or male conforms to physical activities bc of society
do men or women occupy the most proportion of coaching and leadership positions in sports?
men
racial inequality in sport?
few black hold sport leadership positions even in teams that feature many black players
systemic racism found in many ___ ____.
sport institutions
socioeconomic status influences?
lower income people have less access to facilities that require expensive equipment, coaching, wealthy people are often occupying influential leadership positions
sport can _____ the socioeconomic status quo through, for example, the notion that winners and losers deserve what they get when really it due to a lot of social factors.
reinforce
