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what are the three domains of sport and exercise sciences
-biophysical -psychosocial sociocultural
functionalist theory
-maintain status quo -quantitative survey research -sports build character and instill values -overemphasis on positives of sport -overlooks gender, race economic status, disability
feminist theory
-patriarchal, ignores and undervalues female virtues -openly discuss expectations of males, females, differing sexual orientations -analyze status of women in sport -quantitative methods -argues lack of equal opportunity in sports -resists status quo
games
-play with structure -mental or physical -rules -competitive -prestige or status
conflict theory
-views economics as the driving force shaping the world -uses societal analysis -sports benefit those with power -too much economic focus -underestimates power of a group
critical theory
-views life as diverse/complex -societal analysis -sports need to be fair for everyone -varied/confusing -resistance of status quo -best for specific issues not overall ideealogy
interactionist theory
-views world from bottom up -focuses on youth sport -qualitative enthography -focus on individual not structure of sport -no power structure -democratic sport
4 common characteristics of sport
1. must include physical activity and skill 2. competitive 3. institutionalized 4. requires specialized facilities, equipment
what are the areas of study in the biophysical domain?
biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, sports medicine
what are the primary goals of play
explore the environment, express yourself, pretend, dream, have fun, -no firm rules -no set location
Why study sport?
personal, scholarly, profession
Work
pro athletes, physical and mental effort, $$$$$,
what is the difference between sociology and sport sociology
sociology is the study of society, its institutions and relationships sport soc is the study of sport and physical activity in the context of the social conditions and culture in which people live
what are the areas of study in the sociocultural domain?
sport history, sport philosophy, sport sociology
what are the areas of study in the psychosocial domain?
sport psychology, motor learning and behavior, pedagogy
professions in sport
teach/coach, management agent, research, sports promo, PR, rec and leisure, sport and business, health and fitness
rank of sport pyramid
work sport games play