Social issues in sport

Bibliographic Information

Social issues in sport

Ronald B. Woods

Human Kinetics, c2016

3rd ed

Available at  / 6 libraries

Search this Book/Journal

Note

Previous ed.: 2011

Includes bibliographical references (p. 491-512) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition, explores common questions and issues about sport and its relation to society through various sociological and cultural lenses. Author Ronald Woods draws on a lifetime in sport as a participant, observer, fan, teacher, coach, administrator, and critic to explore historical perspectives and complex relationships that have emerged between sport and our modern society. The text's engaging writing style, full-color design, and ample learning tools keep students engaged. Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition, remains grounded in practical application and follows the framework of the previous editions to provide social theories through which students may examine real-world issues. Updated statistical information allows students to analyze trends in participation, popularity, gender, race, and class as they relate to sport. The third edition also features the following enhancements: * New "Applying Social Theory" activities in each chapter that foster an understanding of social theories that ground the subject area * Updated "Activity Time-Out," "Expert's View," "Pop Culture," and "In the Arena With . . ." sidebars that offer a contemporary context to which students can apply the concepts in the text * Increased emphasis on emerging issues such as sport for development and peace as well as the growing role of electronic media * Updated instructor ancillaries that provide assistance in lecture preparation and give instructors new ways to engage students and reinforce concepts found throughout the text Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition, is divided into four parts, maintaining the student-friendly format and accessibility of previous editions. Part I presents the framework for study through defining terms and presenting six crucial social theories that are used throughout the rest of the text. Part II addresses various forms of participation in sport, from spectator to participant, recreational to professional, and explores sport marketing and commercialization, as well as the close relationship between sport and media. In part III, the role of sport programs and player development, from youth to intercollegiate, as well as the crucial role of sport coach and its many responsibilities. Part IV delves into sport and culture, focusing on social classifications and their powerful effects on sport participation. Ancillary materials are available to aid instructors using this text in the classroom. An updated instructor guide includes chapter summaries, student objectives, chapter outlines, and additional student activities. A test package, chapter quizzes, and presentation package provide instructors with support for lecture preparation and tools to ensure that students remain engaged. Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition, provides the foundations for examining the multifaceted roles of sport and physical activity in society and for studying sport from a critical perspective. The information and many activities used throughout the text invite students to understand and evaluate the sociocultural issues raised by sport and relate these themes to their own lives. Through this in-depth examination of sociocultural issues, students will be able to understand and appreciate the development of sport as a part and reflection of the development of society.

Table of Contents

Part I. Studying Sport in Society Chapter 1. What Is Sport and Why Do We Study It? Sport Through the Ages Definition of Sport Study of Sport Chapter Summary Chapter 2. How Do We Study Sport? Research Methods Social Theories Current Status of Sport Sociology Chapter Summary Part II. Scope and Effect of Sport on Society Chapter 3. Participants Versus Spectators Sport Participants Factors Affecting Sport Participation Trends in Sport Participation Sport Spectators Trends in Spectator Sports Marketing to Participants and Spectators Chapter Summary Chapter 4. Business of Sport Sport and the Economy Ownership in Professional Sport Sport as Monopoly Collegiate Sport as Moneymaker Recreational Sport as a Business Chapter Summary Chapter 5. Media and Sport Evolution of Sport Media Interplay of Sport and Media How Sport Affects the Media Ideology of Sport Through the Media Careers in Sport Media Chapter Summary Part III. Sport as an Institution Chapter 6. Youth Sport History of Youth Sport Sponsors of Youth Sport Privatization of Youth Sport Current Status of Youth Sport Organized Youth Sport Why Kids Participate-and Stop Participating-in Sport Burnout in Youth Sport Reforms for Youth Sport Chapter Summary Chapter 7. Coaching Sport Influence of Coaches Status of Coaching Coaching at Different Levels of Sport Coaching Personality Challenges for the Future of Coaching Chapter Summary Chapter 8. Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Sport Interscholastic Sport Collegiate Sport Chapter Summary Chapter 9. International Sport Globalization of Modern Sport U.S. Influence on World Sport Olympic Games Media Effects on the Globalization of Sport Nationalism Versus Economics Athletes and Coaches as Migrant Workers Using Sport for Better World Understanding Chapter Summary Chapter 10. Olympic Movement History of the Olympics Effect of the Olympic Games Nationalism and the Olympic Movement United States Olympic Committee Athlete Development Chapter Summary Part IV. Sport and Culture Chapter 11. Sporting Behavior Sporting Behavior at Different Levels of Sport Youth Attitudes Development of Moral Values Moral Values Applied to Sport Moral Values Taught Through Sport Strategies for Good Sporting Behavior Chapter Summary Chapter 12. Race, Ethnicity, and Sport Classifications of Race and Ethnicity Sport Participation Among Racial and Ethnic Minorities Sport and Promoting Equality Minorities as Sport Leaders Chapter Summary Chapter 13. Women and Sport Historical Role of Women Women and Sport Before Title IX Title IX Women and Sport After Title IX Social Issues in Women's Sport Global Status of Women in Sport Barriers for Women in Sport Media Coverage of Women's Sport Golden Age of Sport Reborn Chapter Summary Chapter 14. Social Class and Sport Social Class Social Class and Sport Activity Control of Amateur and Professional Sport Class Mobility in Sport Chapter Summary Chapter 15. Special Populations and Sport Americans with Disabilities Act American Association of People with Disabilities Sport Participation for Athletes With a Physical Disability Sport Participation for Athletes With a Mental Disability Sport Participation for Older Athletes Issues for Special Populations in Sport Chapter Summary Chapter 16. Religion and Sport Religion and Sport in History Christian Influence on Sport Sport and Religions Other Than Christianity Use of Religion in Sport by Athletes Use of Sport by Athletes to Promote Religious Beliefs Use of Religion by Coaches, Organizations, and Owners Organizations Using Sport to Promote Religion Using Sport to Promote Christian Colleges and Secondary Schools Conflict Between Sport and Religion Chapter Summary Chapter 17. Politics and Sport Government Promotion of Physical Activity and Health Government in Sport Government Promotion of Identity and Unity Among Citizens Nationalism and Sport Sport and the Promotion of Social Values Politics Within Sport Chapter Summary Chapter 18. Development Through Sport Benefits of Sport and Physical Activity Benefits of Sport at Various Ages Development Programs for Children and Youth International Outreach Through Sport Peace Initiatives Through Sport Potential Funding Sources for Sport Development Programs Chapter Summary Chapter 19. Violence and Rule Breaking in Sport Rule Breaking Emotion and Sport Aggression and Sport Violence in Sport Chapter Summary Chapter 20. Deviance and Sport Performance Enhancement Through Drugs Eating Disorders in Sport Hazing in Sport Gambling and Sport Chapter Summary Chapter 21. Future Trends in Sport Social Trends Conflict Between Performance Sport and Participation Sport Effects of Social Changes Effects of Spectatorship Effects of Technology Effects of the Electronic Media Will Sport Change? Who Will Lead the Way? Who Will Fight for Change? Chapter Summary

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

  • NCID
    BB20503231
  • ISBN
    • 9781450495202
  • LCCN
    2015002522
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Champaign, Ill.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xiv, 521 p.
  • Size
    29 cm
  • Classification
  • Subject Headings
Page Top