week 6 - current issues in phusical activity and sport

Summary of “differences in men’s, women’s weight room in NCAA bubble prompts questions of inequity”

• 2021 NCAA march madness tournament exposed gender inequalities after Ali kershner, a Stanford sports performance coach for bball posted a photo of a single stack of weights next to sanitized yoga mats comparing it to the men’s massive facility

• Public criticism led NCAA to apologize and improve their women’s facilities

• Controversy became a symbol of broader issues of gender equality in sports

Summary of “ over sexualization: why Olympic women athletes ran into uniform trouble before the games”

Norways woman’s handball team was fined for wearing athletic shorts instead of a bikini in a bronze medal match against Spain in 2021

• officials deemed shorts to be improper clothing

Summary of “NCAA women beat men in finals ratings for the first time but got 99% less tv money

• 2024 women’s NCAA championship game drew 18.9 million views more than the men’s game (14.8 million) for the first time in history due to Caitlin Clark’s popularity

• But they only earned 6.5 million in tv rights revenue whereas men got 873 million

• Major reason was men’s tournament tv rights are sold seperately where as woman’s tournaments are bundled with other NCAA championships

• New media deal increases women’s tournament to $65 million but is still way less than the men’s

Summary of “1st PWHL game on New Year’s Day reaches 2.9 million viewers”

• it was the most watched sport and entertainment program in canada that day

• The launch of professional women’s hockey league was a major success, proving that women’s professional hockey can attract large audiences and highlights its growing popularity and commercial potential of womens sports

Summary “Jessica Campbell, Kori cheverie, breaking barriers for female coaches in NHL”

• Jessica Campbell became the first woman hired as a full time assistant coach in NHL history

• Kori cheverie became the first woman to coach behind an NHL bench

• Both emphasize they want to be recognized for their qualifications and expertise rather than gender

• NHL organizations are becoming more open to hiring women in leadership and coaching positions

Summary “ Maya turner (Manitoba bisons) - breaking barriers in football”

• became the first woman named Canada west football all star, marking milestone in Canadian university football

• Earned recognition as a strong performer as a kicker for the UOFM, breaking gender barriers for women excelling in contact sports at high levels

Summary of transgender woman in sports , be able to form an opinion on whether athletes should compete as the sex they were born as or the gender they identify as

• scientific reviews show that evidence on transgender women in elite sports are limited and inconclusive, thus no strong evidence for performance advantage (such as testosterone) and policies should be evidence based while balancing fairness and inclusion

• performance is only affected by social factors like nutrition, training and access to equipment

Summary of “swimming cap made for black hair gets official approval after Olympic ban”

• “soul cap” was a swim cap designed for thick, curly, braided or natural black hair that was larger than the typical standard caps

• It was rejected in 2021 by FINA saying it was unnecessary until they got backlash for racial inclusivity

• 2022, the cap was approved for competitive use

• The issue highlights systematic exclusion in equipment standrds and this is a step forward to elite swimming being more accessible and inclusive

Summary “hijabi ballers: supporting Muslim women’s nd girls to be active”

Supporting Muslim women in sport require breaking down cultural and structural barriers, increasing representation, and creating inclusive spaces so they can participate in physical activity with confidence and belonging

How has technology transformed sports

• wearables

• Live and recorded streaming - workouts, arenas and soccer games

• Influences and social media

• Disinformation vs scientific credibility to how accurate they may be

Have opinions: does technology support lifestyles to be less or more active? What technology’s role in promoting good health and providing health services

Bruh English class 2.0

What about Ai influence? How can it help

• Potential fairer judging in sports

• Fan guest engagement

• Training programs and analytics

• Training simulators

Research of physical inactivity associated with higher risk for severe COVID. 19 outcomes conclusion

Consistently meeting physical activity guidelines was strongly associated with reduced risk for severe covid 19 outcomes for infected adults. It was recommended to increase efforts to promote physical activity by public health agencies and incorporate intro routine and medical care

Research of effectiveness of physical activity interventions for improving depression, anxiety, and distress

Physical activity is highly beneficial for improving symptoms of mental illnesses across wide range of adults, including those with diagnosed mental health disorders and chronic disease

• physical activity should be a mainstay approach in managing depression, anxiety and distress

Summary of “5 former world junior hockey players expected to face sex assault charges”

• a charge was made against athletes for assault but hockey canada used internal funds to settle the claims in 2018

• The case was reinvestigated years later in 2022 leading to the charge of sexual assault to the players

• Led to controversy about transparency and accountability

Summary of “man arrested in the skate death of Adam Johnson, released on bail”

• athlete died after his neck was fatally cut by a skate blade during an on ice collision

• There was legal uncertainty of whether it was a reckless act or a tragic accident

• Sparked conversation about player safety equipment and how far criminal law should apply to sport incidents

What is safe sport

Environment where individuals can have a healthy, supportive and respectful sport experience free from all forms of harassment and abuse

What can you find on sport Manitoba pathway to safer sport

Comprehensive set of tools, templates, and resources designed to elevate good governance. Also delivers on a promise to build a collective vision of a more inclusive and welcoming sport community

How does the NHL use Ai? (Give an opinion about Ai use in sports)

Track player movement and simulate game scenarios and drive data based changes to equipment such as helmets and rules

Summary to lets get moving

Physical is essential for health, well being and disease prevention

• at least 150 minutes/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity while limiting sedentary time

• Aim for healthy sleep patterns (7-9 for adults)

Wants to take major actions towards

• cultural norms (implementing movement in daily routine)

• Spaces that support activity

• Public engagement to encourage participation

• Partnerships

• Training professional and improving knowledge

• Progress tracking of the actions taken to see outcomes over time

Benefits

• health - lowers risk of disease, improves mental health, energy and sleep

• Social - increases inclusions and community connection

• Economic - reduces healthcare cost and increases productivity

• Educational: improves concentration, memory, learning

• Environment: supports active transports and reduces emissions

Summary of basketball players told to put long hair in jerseys, ref facing consequence (Winnipeg free press article)

• during a basketball game, ref told indigenous boys with long hair to tuck their hair into their jerseys

• Sparked controversy because it was apart of their identify and culture, ref had to take apologize, forfeit upcoming officiating assignments and complete an indigenous cultural awareness education course

• Sparked discussion about inclusion, cultural practices in sports environments and respect

Summary “tackling expectations: Manitoba’s first female tackle football program going strong” (winnipeg free presss article)

• program is a growing success

• Athletes are learning proper tackling techniques, safety skills, injury prevention and teamwork/discipline

• Promotes gender inclusion in sport by giving girls access to full contact football and challenges traditional gender norms by giving woman equal opportunities at youth levels