Social action theory and it's influence on physical activity and sport

Question 1

What are social action theories ideas and what do they say about it’s influence on physical activity ?

Answer 1

• Considers how sport impacts society
• Society is created by social interaction
• Interaction leads to organisations being creates (e.g school and club groups etc)
• Interactions lead to social processes changing
• This promotes democratic sport
• Stops one group from dominating sport

Question 2

What is the definition of equal opportunities ?

Answer 2

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

Question 3

What is the definition of prejudice ?

Answer 3

An unfavourable opinion of someone based on inadequate facts (dislike of people from a race, religion or culture)

Question 4

What is the definition of discrimination ?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What is the definition of stereotyping ?

Answer 5

A standardised image.
Simple generalisations about all members of a group
Allows others to categorise them and treat them accordingly

Question 6

What is the interactionist viewpoint ?

Answer 6

• They look at how society behaves within society
• The people in society create society
• Society has control over individuals but they are avke to change through social action
• Sports clubs are seen as secondary societies
• Makes organisations more democratic through working with all groups involved

Question 7

Equality in sport and physical activity

Answer 7

• Equal opportunities are enforced in British laws ensure a fair treatment of all
• Sport England have an equality and diversity policy
• Policy enables a culture to develop which values everyones involvement
• Policy allows everyone to have an opportunity to play, compete and officiate
• Policy allows for barriers to be overcome for those wishing to play sport

Question 8

What are the two types of discrimination ?

Answer 8

Overt discrimination = Visible and obvious such as physical or verbal abuse
Covert discrimination = Hidden or less obvious such as not selecting a player based on their ethnicity