Chapter 5 & 6

Question 1

Why use sociology of physical activity

Answer 1

It allows us to look more closely at the social arrangements that underline physical activity

Question 2

What are the three goals of Sociology of Physical Activity

Answer 2

1) To look at physical activity with analysis that goes beyond our common understanding of social life
2) To identify and analyze patterns of change and stability in physical activity
3) To critique physical activity programs in order to identify problems and recommend changes leading to enhancement of equality and human well-being

Question 3

Physical activity during the 1840-1900s

Answer 3

• > vigorous exercise for boys and men
• > intercollegiate sport
• > significant growth of professional, amateur and womens sport

Question 4

Physical activities professions during 1840-1900s

Answer 4

• > beginning of physical education (early 19th century)

- > focused on teaching

Question 5

Scholarly knowledge about PA during 1840-1900s

Answer 5

• > huge discoveries in anatomy and physiology

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Question 6

Physical activity from 1900-1950

Answer 6

• > competitive sport for males and females
• > sport at centre of school and college PE curriculums
• > bridging of racial - ethical reasoning

Question 7

Physical activity professions of 1900-1950

Answer 7

• > degree programs in physical activity expand
• > 1900’s= first doctoral degree programs
• >

Question 8

Physical activity from 1950-PRESENT

Answer 8

• > enthusiasm of North Americans grew - both as direct participants and as spectators
• > widening array of sport and exercise options.•
• > Media expansion: television, computers, satellites, and internet

Question 9

Physical activity professions from 1950-PRESENT

Answer 9

• > discipline of kinesiology led to an expansion in the number and variety of professions.
• > number of professional associations and certifications grew.
• > In the middle of the 20th century, most physical education majors entered the same profession. By end of the century, they could choose from a wide array of physical activity careers

Question 10

Scholarly Knowledge About Physical Activity from 1950-PRESENT

Answer 10

• > broader scope of study moves beyond sport to exercise other aspects of physical activity