Sport and 'Othered' Bodies - KINE 1000 2025-26

A collection of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to aging, representations, and societal attitudes from the KINE 1000 course.

What is age?

The number of years we have lived, physiological changes, a medically produced state of being.

Ageing

A socially constructed phenomenon involving changing roles, expectations, and contexts.

Elderly

Representations of older people, including working older adults and their societal perceptions.

Ageism

Discrimination based on age, affecting treatment of older adults, including elder abuse.

Ageing well

A discourse surrounding healthy and active living in older age, often overlooking challenges.

Structural ageism

Disadvantages faced by older adults due to systemic societal attitudes and policies.

Consequences of wage gap

Economic disparities that worsen for women and marginalized groups as they age.

FaceApp

An application used for simulating aging in photos, prompting discussions about aging perception.

Intersections with gender

How different gender identities influence the experiences and representations of aging.

Fauja Singh

Oldest marathon runner, known for running a full marathon at age 100.