Topic 4: Sport

Question 1

Sport defined as

Answer 1

regulated form of physical activity organized as contest between 2 or more participates for purpose of determining a winner by fair and ethical means

Question 2

Characteristics of a sport

Answer 2

contest in form of game, match race. involves rules procedures high difficulty and effort. competitive format, sanctioned by recognized governing body. requires officials

Question 3

Community sport delivery system

Answer 3

public, non profit, private/commercial and voluntary sectors. share resources/address society social problems, volunteer supported

Question 4

Youth sport and family

Answer 4

sport programs initially developed for boys. girls participation started in the 70’s. youth support involves the whole family and has implication to parenting practices. requires family money

Question 5

Benefits of youth sport

Answer 5

strengthen family unit and shared passion for common interest. enhance opportunities for communication w their children. facilitate belonging

Question 6

Darker side of sport

Answer 6

can create social divide between families that can afford sport and those who cannot. can affect daily family life because time demand. can lead to over scheduling children

Question 7

Sport can reproduce

Answer 7

• racial hierarchies
• social class barriers
• dominant gender ideologies
• preservation of heteronormative and encourage homophobia

Question 8

Sport can be positive how..

Answer 8

• source of change and resistance where indie duals challenge the dominant norm and transform cultural values/beliefs
• break down social barriers of race
• promote shared sense of community for individuals w similar life experiences
• facilitate role models and social connections that promote cultural identity