Sport Sociology

Question 1

Define society

Answer 1

An organised group of people associated for the specific purpose or shared interest

Question 2

Define socialisation

Answer 2

Lifelong process where members of a society learn its norms, values ideas practices and roles in order to take their place in that society

Question 3

Internalisation

Answer 3

The learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself

Question 4

Social issue

Answer 4

Problems that affect many people in society

Question 5

Inequality

Answer 5

The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within society

Question 6

Gender socialisation

Answer 6

The act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation

Question 7

Social control

Answer 7

A concept that refers to the way in which people’s thoughts, feelings, appearance and behaviour are regulated in social systems

Question 8

Institutions

Answer 8

An established organisations founded for a religious, educational, professional or social purpose

Question 9

Social change

Answer 9

An alteration in the social order of society

Question 10

Social issues

Answer 10

Problems that affect many people within a society

Question 11

Inequality

Answer 11

The unfair situation where resources or opportunities are distributed unevenly within a society

Question 12

Social class

Answer 12

A term used to define social inequalities ie certain groups have more access to wealth, income and power than others. Factors with contribute to social class include a persons job, family background, education and income

Question 13

Social stratification

Answer 13

A type of social inequality where society is divided into different levels on the biases of a social characteristics, such as wealth or status

Question 14

Equal opportunities

Answer 14

The right access the same opportunities, regardless of factors such as age, race, mental or physical capacity

Question 15

Prejudice

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To form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based on inadequate factors eg lack of tolerance, dislike or people from a specific race, religion or culture which can negatively affect a coaches treatment of a performer from an ethnic minority group

Question 16

Discrimination

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The unfair treatment of a persons or, minority group to make w distinction and act on a prejudice

Question 17

Stereotyping

Answer 17

A standardised image making simple generalisations about all members of a group which allows others to categorise and treat them accordingly eg negative stereotypes about women which negatively impact on their participation in sports/ physical activity

Question 18

Social action theory

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This is a way of viewing socialisation, emphasising social action

Question 19

Overt discrimination

Answer 19

Visible / obvious discrimination

Question 20

Covert discrimination

Answer 20

Hidden/ less obvious discrimination

Question 21

Discrimination

Answer 21

The unfair treatment of a person or minority group to make a distinction and act on prejudices

Question 22

Participation Barriers

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Lack of time 
Negative social influence, poor pe experience 
Lack of motivation 
Lack of skill 
Lack of resources/high cost 
Family obligations

Question 23

Lack of time

Answer 23

add physical activities to daily routine eg walk or cycle to work and school

Question 24

Negative social influences

Answer 24

Invite family and friends to exercise with you join a group where physical activity plays an Important part eg youth club

Question 25

Lack of motivation

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Invite a friend to exercise with you on a regular basis join an exercise class

Question 26

Lack of resources/ high cost

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Select activities which require easy to access facilities/ limited equipment eg running or walking

Question 27

Family obligations

Answer 27

Exercise with children eh go for a walk or a swim

Question 28

Barriers to participation for people with disabilities

Answer 28

Negative self image
Low income and higher cost
Lack of organised