Inpact Of Sport And Society And Of Society On Sport Flashcards
Define society
An organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest
Define socialisation
A lifelong process where members of a society learn it’s norms, values and practices and roles in order to take place in that society
Define Internalisation
The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within your self
Define gender socialisation
Learning of behaviour and attitudes historically considered acceptable for that given gender
Define social control
Refers to the way that people’s thoughts, feelings and behaviours are regulated by a social system
Define Social change
An alteration in the social order of society
Define overt discrimination
Visible/obvious e.g verbal racist abuse
Define covert discrimination
Hidden/less obvious e.g not selecting individual to be captain because of their race
Benefits of raising participation
Improve health and fitness Reduce blood pressure Lowers stress/anxiety Less strain on NHS meeting new people Less annual absences sick costs Lower obesity Perform better at work Increased ‘leisure spend my
Define overt discrimination
Visible/obvious e.g verbal racist abuse
Define covert discrimination
Hidden/less obvious e.g not selecting individual to be captain because of their race
3 groups aimed at for improving participation levels
Disabilities
Ethnic minorities
Women/teenage girls
What are the 6 barriers to participation
1) Lack of time
2) Negative social influences
3) lack of motivation
4) lack of skill
5) no resources/cost
6) family responsibilities
Define disability
When a mental, physical or sensory impairment affects performance
Define Inclusiveness
All people should have the needs, abilities and aspirations recognised, understood and met with a supportive environment
