Exam 3 Chp. 12-15
how does the government use sport to promote identity
- cities try to attract pro sports in order to increase their attractiveness - sport can unify strangers and provide topics of conversation - sport can promote collective identity through apparel - cities and countries hold special sporting events
what are 4 perspective on politics and sport
1. how government uses sport to improve citizens quality of life 2. how sport can reinforce the status quo 3. how nations sponsor international teams to promote patriotic pride 4. the politics of sport Institutions
what is the American association of people with disabilities
1995 non-profit managed by those with disabilities
what are the three distinct types of drugs that modern athletes use
ALL
who provides recommendations of physical activity
CDC
what are some of the different sporting events that are at the Paralympics
archery, sitting volleyball, badminton, swimming, table tennis, and fencing
how is religion used by coaches, owners, and organizations
attraction, child programs, values of hard work, self-discipline, and strive for success
what is overconformity
behavior that conforms, without question, to the expectations of high-performance sport
what is underconformity
behavior that does not conform to the generally accepted rules of sport
what is the definition of religion
belief in a god or supernatural force that influences human life
how much physical activity should children and adults have
children: 1 hour daily aerobic activity adult: at least 150 minutes a week
what is deviant behavior
dealing with behavior by a person who is either unaware of the norm or simply reject it
what is the female athlete triad
eating disorders, osteoporosis, and amenorrhea
what does the American with disabilities act cover
enacted in 1990, eliminates discrimination of employment, government, public accommodation, telecommunication, and transportation
how often are the special olympic world games held
every 4 years
what is the special olympics and who can participate
for athletes with amputation, visual impairment, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and dwarfism
what is the history of religion in sport
greek festivals for the gods roman emperor banned them pagan elements, Purtians saw it as a bad pursuit
what is the use of religion in sport by athletes
justify high performance, reduce pressure and uncertainty, bonds of teammates, and guided morals
who can participate in the paralympics
physical or intellectual impairment that substantially limits one or more of the person's major life activities
how do sport organizations respond to doping
put policies in writing, educate coaches/trainers/athletes, and initiate some type of testing program
what is the definition of politcs
the are and science of governing, influencing policy, or controlling a government
did sport expand their programs for people with a disability
yes
is the Paralympics a division of the U.S. olympic committee
yes
