Chapter 3.2 (The Impact of Sport on Society and of Society on Sport)

Question 1

Define Society

Answer 1

An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest

Question 2

Define Socialisation

Answer 2

A lifelong process where members of a society learn its norms, values, ideas, practices, and roles in order to take their place in that society

Question 3

Define Internalisation

Answer 3

The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated with yourself

Question 4

Define Gender Socialisation

Answer 4

The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation

Question 5

Define Social Control

Answer 5

A concept that refers to the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviour are regulated in social systems

Question 6

Define Institution

Answer 6

An established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose

Question 7

Define Social Change

Answer 7

An alteration in the social order of a society

Question 8

Define Social Issues

Answer 8

Problems that affect many people within a society

Question 9

Define Inequality

Answer 9

The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within a society

Question 10

Define Social Stratification

Answer 10

A type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels on the basis of a social characteristic, such as wealth or status

Question 11

Define Social Class

Answer 11

A term used to define social inequalities, i.e. certain groups have more access to wealth, income or power than others. Factors include a person’s job, family background, education and income

Question 12

Define Social Action Theory

Answer 12

A way of viewing socialisation, emphasising social action

Question 13

Define Progression

Answer 13

The process of gradually developing towards a more advanced state

Question 14

Define Interactionist Approach

Answer 14

The study of how individuals behave within a society

Question 15

Define equal opportunities

Answer 15

The right to access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as race, age, sex, mental or physical capabilities

Question 16

Define Prejudice

Answer 16

To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate facts (e.g. lack of tolerance, dislike of people from a specific race, religion or culture which can negatively affect of a coach’s treatment of a performer from an ethnic minority background

Question 17

Define Discrimination

Answer 17

The unfair treatment of a person or, minority group, to make a distinction and act on a prejudice

Question 18

Define Stereotyping

Answer 18

A standardised image; making simple generalisations about all members of a group which allows others to categorise and treat them accordingly

Question 19

What are the main barriers to participation in sport? (TIME)

Answer 19

Time
Income
Motivation
Education

Question 20

What are Infographics?

Answer 20

A graphic visual representation of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly

Question 21

Define Disability

Answer 21

A term used when impairment adversely affects performance

Question 22

Define Integration

Answer 22

Able-bodied and disabled people taking part in the same activity at the same time (e.g. London Marathon)

Question 23

Define Segregation

Answer 23

People with disabilities participating separately among themselves (e.g. the Paralympics)

Question 24

Define Race

Answer 24

The physical characteristics of an individual

Question 25

Define Racism

Answer 25

A set of beliefs or ideas based on the assumption that races have distinct hereditary characteristics that give some races an intrinsic superiority over others; it may lead to physical or verbal abuse

Question 26

Define Ethnic Groups

Answer 26

People who have racial, religious or linguistic traits in common

Question 27

Define Stacking

Answer 27

The disproportionate concentration of ethnic minorities in certain positions in a sports team, which tends to be based on the stereotypes that they are more valuable for their physicality than their decision making and communication qualities

Question 28

Define Channeling

Answer 28

Ethnic minorities may be pushed into certain sports and even certain positions within a team, based on assumptions about them

Question 29

What is the Rooney Rule?

Answer 29

Requires National Football teams in the USA to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs

Question 30

Define Gender

Answer 30

A biological aspect of person, either a male or female

Question 31

Define Sexism

Answer 31

The belief that one sex is inferior to the other, usually women

Question 32

What are County Sport Partnerships (CSPs)?

Answer 32

National networks of local agencies working together to increase numbers in sport and physical activity

Question 33

Define Whole Sport Plans

Answer 33

A business plan/document submitted to Sport England outlining each national governing body’s strategies to grow participation and enhance talent over the four-year period the Whole Sports Plan is in operation