Sociology of Physical Activity
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Minerva Duke-Caruso
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Sociology of Physical Activity. Minerva Duke-Caruso. Student Learning Objectives. What is a Sport Sociologist ? Goals of Sport Sociology History Sport Sociology Research. Is this statement correct?. In most countries sport is an important part of nation ’ s culture?. What is Sociology?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Transcript of Sociology of Physical Activity
Minerva Duke-Caruso
Student Learning ObjectivesWhat is a Sport Sociologist?
Goals of Sport Sociology
History Sport Sociology
Research
Is this statement correct?
In most countries sport is an important part of nation’s culture?
What is Sociology?
Sport Sociology
Video
Sociology of Sports
http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play?p=sport+sociology&ei=UTF-8&fr=fp-yie8-701&vid=0001543062659
http://www.youtube.com/
What are the Goals?
Look at sport beyond our common understanding of
social life.
Identify & analyze things that change and those that don’t
Watch Film
Identify problems & recommend changes
Historical Development
1950’s
1960’s
To early 1980s
Associations
AAHPER –
JournalsRQES - Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport
Journals
Research Methods in Sociology of Sport
Quantitative = Quantity
Qualitative = Quality
Research Methods in Sociology of Sport
Survey
Interviewing
Thematic Analysis
Ethnography
Societal Analysis
Comparing Professional SportsMarxism Capitalist
Futball (Soccer) Football
Historical Analysis
Critical Inquiry
Textbook – Overview of knowledge in Sociology of Sport
Lindsey Vonn
Popular Media ImagePlaying Unfair. Media Image of the Female
Athlete
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luadmO7Cugc
GROUPSAgree
Disagree
Statement
Student Survey
Gender RelationsSport & Gender
Vansearsma
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va3_GzkVaVI
Gender Relations
Brittney Griner –Baylor Basketball Player
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnLYdNXbVU8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtaPtQnu370&feature=related
Ethnic & racial relations
OPHR
OPHR
1. Restore Muhammad Ali’s title2.Remove Avery Brundage as head of US Olympic Committee
3.Disinvite So. Africa & Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)
1968 Mexico City
Tommie Smith &
John Carloshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=xNe5uxccDj4&feature=related
Who is Dr. Harry Edwards?Organized Olympic
Project for Human Rights in fall of 1967
Dr. Harry Edwards
Forefront of Race and Sports in America for over 4 decades
Exceptional athlete, was awarded an
athletic scholarship to SJSU
Dr. Edwards Experience in SJSU
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/p00b70lh/Witness_Olympic_protest_1968
Socioeconomic relations
Socioeconomic
Income$25,000 vs. over $75,000
ConclusionTeacher/coach/ physical therapist, trainer who appreciate the different ethnicities, backgrounds, cultures, & beliefs students bring can help students become more successful
