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what is sociology?

  • study of life, social change and social causes and consequences of harm behaviour.

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what is cultural?

  • fundamental values and beliefs of given society or social system as well as norms followed by members.

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what are some examples of sport and social activism?

  • athletes who take a knee.

  • billie jean king: gender equality in sport and battle of sexes.

  • boycotting of large sporting events.

  • pride night.

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why are sociocultural studies important?

  • identify and analyze patterns.

  • critique inequalities on service gaps.

  • gain insight about self and culture.

  • examine PA with penetrating gaze.

  • question and critique norms.

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why does it matter in kinesiology?

  • socialization.

  • sport involvement linked to society and nature.

  • dominant attitudes, values and morals.

  • atmosphere encouraging socially acceptable and discouraging socially unacceptable movement activities.

  • critique norms to find ways to do things differently.

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what are the different lenses in sociocultural research?

  • socioeconomic status.

  • religion.

  • capitalism.

  • race.

  • age.

  • disability.

  • gender.

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what are 4 different ways in how power functions in a social world of physical activity?

  • power is possessed by institution/state/individuals.

  • power is relational and shaped through choices make to move and certain decisions.

  • power relations underlie social inequalities.

  • power relations affect quality of life, chances for better life.

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how do individuals learn and behave?

  • based on culture, way of life, social limits and opportunities, historical influences.

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what to lenses allow us?

  • ask questions or see physical activity norms in a new way.

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what are some historical beliefs about women and physical activity?

  • increase energy would be harmful and cause infertility.

  • desex women and negatively impact future generations.

  • cannot hand pain or injury.

  • foolish to take any risks during childbearing years.

  • sports associated with status and strict dress code.

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what is biological sex?

  • genetically determined characteristics.

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what are examples of biological sex?

  • chromosomes, hormones, genitalia.

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what is gender?

  • socially determined masculine or feminine characteristics.

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what is gender typing?

  • when parents or significant others encourage activities that are deemed gender appropriate.

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what are the cons of gender typing?

  • ideas about gender shape certain behaviours.

  • assumptions based on inequality.

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what is race?

  • modern idea.

  • defined by society based on genetically inherited traits we select.

  • social reality, impacting access to type of activity, resources, equipment, etc.

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what are the assumptions made on black athletes?

  • lack of feelings, naturally more aggressive, natural athleticism → less coachable.

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what is ageism?

  • discrimination or prejudice based on age, particularly against older people.

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what are examples of ageism?

  • they’re too old.

  • it’s just part of getting old.

  • they don’t understand.

  • too much of a liability.

  • segregation.

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what values do society hold?

  • stronger value on certain bodies and minds over others.

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what happened in the olympics?

  • held first, more sports, more coverage.

  • respect, excellence, friendship.

  • compete in categories.

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what happened in paralympics?

  • held after, fewer/different sports, increasing but less coverage.

  • determination, equality, inspiration, courage.

  • compete in categories, classified based on level of impairment.

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what is socioeconomic status?

  • social position based on wealth, education and occupational prestige.

  • linked with race, class and gender.

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what opportunities are available with socioeconomic status?

  • financial cost of organized PA.

  • lack of activities available at local school.

  • poverty and willingness to sacrifice body.

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what are the financial cost of organized PA?

  • certain professional sports can offer decent lifestyle.

  • management positions occupied by wealthier more privileged.

  • earn wealth through hard work, winning, discipline and obedience.

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what is the physiologist objective?

  • hypothesize based on previous research. → ex. improvement in vertical jump in U15 vball with plyo → vertex in lab.

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what is the sociocultural research subjective?

  • lens/perspective → how do racial stereotypes affect jumping experiences of black players → interview, focus groups.