Sociology of Sport: Exploring Culture, Society, and Impact
Delve into the Sociology of Sport to analyze how sports are socially constructed and interconnected with various aspects like class, gender, race, and more. Discover the differences between sociology and psychology of sport, and explore the significance of play, games, and professional associations in this field.
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Chapter 1 Sociology of Sport
1.1 Why should I take a sociology of sport course? 1.2 Differences between sociology & psychology of sport 1.3 Play, games, and sports: They re all related to each other Introduction to the Sociology of Sport 1.4. Professional associations in the sociology of sport 1.5. Basketball: How an idea becomes a sport 1.6. People s sports versus Prolympicsports
Sport has the power to change the world By the beginning of the 20th century, organized sports had emerged in Northern Europe, and European colonizers, missionaries, and global travelers Why should I take a sociology of sport course? Like other cultural practices, sports are historically produced and socially constructed. Studying sports as social phenomena helps us understand the ways that social class, gender, race and ethnicity, sexuality, and physical ability influence our everyday lives. As cultural practices, organized sports are increasingly important everyday activities. Billions of people watch larger gatherings (Wimbledon, Super Bowl, Tour de France) People of all ages connect with sports through the media.
Psychology is the study of behavior in terms of the attributes and processes that exist inside individuals. Differences between sociology & psychology of sport When psychologists apply their knowledge, they focus on the experiences and problems of particular individuals, whereas sociologists focus on group experiences and social issues that affect entire categories of people Sociology, on the other hand, is the study of actions and relationships in terms of the social contexts in which people live their lives. Sociologists, on the other hand, study burnout in connection with the social reality that surrounds adolescent athletes. They focus on the organization of sports programs and the relationships between athletes and other people, including family members, peers, and coaches.
Play, games, and sports: They re all related to each other Play refers to any unstructured activity Gamesare a more organized form of play with a set of rules (usually minimal and self-imposed), and minimal equipment and coaching
Professional associations in the sociology of sport The International Sociology of Sport Association The North American Society for the Sociology of Sport European Association for the Sociology of Sport Asociaci nLatinoamericanadeEstudiosSocioculturalesdelDeporte
As localized forms of physical activities and games become sports, they go through a process ofinstitutionalization, that is,they become formally organized with official rules and rule enforcement procedures. Basketball: How an idea becomes a sport Before the invention of basketball, few people used gyms; gyms were not exciting places to visit. This is how the process of institutionalization occurred: oThe rules became standardized. oClubs and organizations began to sponsor teams. oRule enforcement was taken over by official regulatory agencies. o The organizational and technical aspects of the game became important oThe learning of game skills became formalized oSpectators became commonplace at games.
Peoples sports versus Prolympic sports Prolympic sportsare outcome-oriented and exclusive. People s sports, on the other hand, are process-oriented and inclusive.
