'Social Action Theory' And Its Influence On Physical Activity And Sport

Question 1

Social action theory

Answer 1

Way of viewing socialisation, emphasising the active roles people have in shaping society/social life.

Question 2

Key idea of social action theory

Answer 2

Link between the people and their social interdependence

Question 3

What other aspects has sport developed alongside?

Answer 3

Class education , education and family

Question 4

Interactionist approach

Answer 4

Study of how individuals behave within society and stems from social processes

Question 5

How is society created and maintained ? (Interactionist)

Answer 5

Through social interaction meaning communication is key

Question 6

Use of language allows …

Answer 6

People to negotiate social roles they’re expected to play In society

Question 7

Interactionist approach in sports main concerns :

Answer 7

People’s experiences of sports people and how they interact with each other in social groups and their affect on external social factors

Question 8

Interactionist approach is helpful in understanding how to :

Answer 8

Change sport to match perspectives and identities of those playing them.
Make sports organisations more democratic and less hierarchically

Question 9

How does sport impact social/cultural fabrics of society and and how does society impact sport ?

Answer 9

By highlighting inequality in class groups
By impacting beliefs on masculinity/femininity
By impacting ideas/beliefs on race
By impacting ideas about ability and disability