LESSON 5 - sociological aspect of sport management

Question 1

define sport sociology :

Answer 1

the sub discipline of sociology that studies sports as social phenomena

Question 2

name the four (presented) social significances of sport :

Answer 2

• sport influences almost all aspects of our lives
• sports industry has enormous economic impact
• sport is popular in our society
• consumption of, valuation of, and participation in sport have potential for positive and negative outcomes

Question 3

name four points of the “dark side of sports” :

Answer 3

• sport as a divider
• sexism in sport
• homophobia and heterosexism in sport
• racism in sport

Question 4

• female patterns of sport participation
• resources allocated to female collegiate athletes
• women in positions of leadership in sports

all fall under the umbrella of :

Answer 4

sexism of sport