Miss McColl

Question 1

Culture

Answer 1

• The beliefs / actions of people within society

Question 1

Society

Answer 1

• Community of people in a region
• Share the same customs

Question 2

Social Institution

Answer 2

• Behaviour of people in society

Question 3

What roles does sport play in society/ how do government use it? Give examples

Answer 3

NATIONAL PRIDE = everyone is able to come together to support their national team and create a sense of community
e.g Team USA programme supported american athletes competing in Games by fundraising etc

POLITICAL IDEOLOGY= Gov can use sport as a tool for this (their own propoganda)
e.g Beijing Olympics 2008, China showcased in positive change as global political and economical power

HEALTH = Health and well being e.g change 4 life, reduce crime rates by boxing

ECONOMIC BOOST = boost tourism / economy by hosting major events
= jobs, tourists, revenue
e.g 2010 world cup in south Africa generated 3,6 billion

Question 4

what is social control and how is it established?

Answer 4

• Process to maintain order, discipline and adherence to social values
• Regulations established by NGB (code of conduct ), conforming to rules and regs
• importance of competition = sportsmanship and fair play is integral
• Respecting authority - officials

Question 5

Why is there social control?

Answer 5

• regulate behaviour
• promote fairplay
• ensure spectators / participants adhere to expected standards

Question 6

National Identity

Answer 6

• Provides a shared cultural experience
• how a country presents itself can influence how it is perceived by other countries

Question 7

7 roles of sport in society

Answer 7

Social and cultural values
- Shapes values
- National identity
-Breaks down social barriers
- Wellbeing
- Economic benefit
- Platform for political ideas

Question 8

How do the roles of sport iin society fit into business, leisure and entertainment

Answer 8

LEISURE
- Healthier nation
- Increase in health and fitness clubs
- Brings communities together = Social Barriers

BUSINESS
- Economic benefit (golden triangle)
- Increasing job opportunity

ENTERTAINMENT
- Media projects sport on TV, spectators= Social Integration
- Impact of TV, media = Shapes values

Question 9

Socialisation

Answer 9

The way we adjust to learn our cultures / beliefs

Question 10

How is socialisation done ?

Answer 10

Family
Role Models
Education
Religio
Sport

Question 11

Sport as a political tool examples

Answer 11

1968 Olympics Tommie Smith and John Carlos risked their careers in athletics over a Black Power Salute to highlight the turbulent times in the USA for black citizens