Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Written by a team with experience in both academia and community-based sport leadership, Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity introduces readers to some of the common and ongoing sociocultural questions in this field, including those of equity in gender and race, participation across areas, prominent cultural values and messages as portrayed by mass media, youth development, and sport for peace and development. The book demonstrates how those questions and ideas can be applied and used by a variety of professionals, explains some of the essential components of professional preparation, and suggests some potential paths to employment.
The text includes several learning features to keep readers engaged and focused:
- Success Story segments profile researchers and professionals using sociological insight in beneficial ways, showing readers content applications and career opportunities.
- Using Your Sociological Imagination sidebars illuminate how a sociological lens can transform the way a reader looks at sport in society
- Time Capsule sidebars present historical information and interesting facts about events and sport movements that have made lasting impacts on society.
The text is divided into two parts and begins with a discussion of the origin of the social and cultural analysis of physical activity. Part I details the development of the field and its professional organizations, lists important publications, and explores opportunities for professional practice. Part II looks at common social spaces for physical activity--sport, exercise, and school--and examines them from a sociological viewpoint. By presenting an overview of the areas involved in the sociology of sport, the text allows readers to focus their efforts
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Written by a team with experience in both academia and community-based sport leadership, Fundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity introduces readers to some of the common and ongoing sociocultural questions in this field, including those of equity in gender and race, participation across areas, prominent cultural values and messages as portrayed by mass media, youth development, and sport for peace and development. The book demonstrates how those questions and ideas can be applied and used by a variety of professionals, explains some of the essential components of professional preparation, and suggests some potential paths to employment.
The text includes several learning features to keep readers engaged and focused:
- Success Story segments profile researchers and professionals using sociological insight in beneficial ways, showing readers content applications and career opportunities.
- Using Your Sociological Imagination sidebars illuminate how a sociological lens can transform the way a reader looks at sport in society
- Time Capsule sidebars present historical information and interesting facts about events and sport movements that have made lasting impacts on society.
The text is divided into two parts and begins with a discussion of the origin of the social and cultural analysis of physical activity. Part I details the development of the field and its professional organizations, lists important publications, and explores opportunities for professional practice. Part II looks at common social spaces for physical activity--sport, exercise, and school--and examines them from a sociological viewpoint. By presenting an overview of the areas involved in the sociology of sport, the text allows readers to focus their efforts
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