The impact of sport on society and of society on sport

Question 1

social action theory

Answer 1

a way of viewing socialisation, emphasising social action

Question 2

discrimination

Answer 2

the unfair treatment of a person or, minority group; to make a distinction and act on a prejudice

Question 3

social class

Answer 3

refers to the stratification of different groups based on power, economic wealth, social wealth and cultural wealth

Question 4

inequality

Answer 4

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

Question 5

prejudice

Answer 5

to form an unfavourable opinion of an individual, often based of inadequate facts.

Question 6

social change

Answer 6

an alteration in the social order of a society.

Question 7

social issues

Answer 7

problems that affect many people within a society

Question 8

socialisation

Answer 8

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

Question 9

equal opportunities

Answer 9

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

Question 10

institution

Answer 10

an established organisation founded for a religious, educational, professional, or social purpose.

Question 11

social stratification

Answer 11

a type of social inequality, where society is divided into different levels on the basis of a social characteristic, such as wealth or status.

Question 12

internalisation

Answer 12

the learning of values or attitudes that are incorporated within yourself.

Question 13

society

Answer 13

is an organised group of people associated for some specific purpose or with a shared common interest.

Question 14

gender socialisation

Answer 14

the act of learning to conform to culturally defined gender roles through socialisation.

Question 15

primary socialisation

Answer 15

socialisation during early childhood through influence of immediate family.

Question 16

stereotyping

Answer 16

a standardised image; making simple generalisations about all members of a group which allows others to categorise and treat them accordingly.

Question 17

secondary socialisation

Answer 17

socialisation in teenage years, through influence of peer groups, friends, and school.

Question 18

what are the benefits of sporting participation on the individual?

Answer 18

• increased health and fitness (lower body weight, lower blood pressure, lower stress levels, raised self - esteem
• improved social skills (improved ability to develop friendships)
• more positive use of free time
• increased productivity at work (lower absenteeism)
• increased spending on healthy pursuits

Question 19

what are the benefits of sporting participation to society

Answer 19

• less strain on the NHS (lower obesity rates)
• increased community integration ( improved community morale)
• lower crime statistics
• workplace / employer benefits, as less time of work/ higher productivity rates.
• more money is put into the economy via leisure spending

Question 20

what are the 5 possible barriers to participation

Answer 20

• lack of time
• negative social influences, poor PE experiences
• lack of motivation
• lack of skill
• lack of resources/cost of participation
• family obligations/domestic responsibilities

Question 21

what are the possible solutions to participation

Answer 21

• add physical activity to a daily routine
• invite family and friends to exercise with you; join a group where physical activity plays an important role.
• invite a friend to exercise with you on a regular basis (join a fitness or exercise group)
• select actives requiring few facilities/ limited equipment.
• exercise with the children.

Question 22

what are the three possible barriers to participation (groups)

Answer 22

• disability
• ethnicity
• gender