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What do we study as part of sport & society?
What do we study as part of sport & society?
Where did football originate from?
Sport and society looks at how we as a society funtion within sport and how and why this happens. These are;
Sport and society looks at how we as a society funtion within sport and how and why this happens. These are;
History of sport
History of sport
Deviance (Examples drugs and violence)
Deviance (Examples drugs and violence)
Performance development
Performance development
Technology
Technology
Media
Media
Barriers to participation
Barriers to participation
Deviance in sport
Deviance in sport
What do we associate with deviance when it comes to sport?
What do we associate with deviance when it comes to sport?
When we think 'deviance' the first thing that comes to mind is someone cheating or acting outside the norms of society.
Deviance can come in two different forms, positive and negative.
Negative deviance is a concept that we are more aware of in sporting society. Examples of these are ;
Performance Enhancement Drugs (PED's)
Gamesmanship
Violence
Below is a booklet with information about the use of PED's which will be be one of our units in sports society.
Once you've had read through test yourself on the mini quiz!
Performance Enhancement Drugs
Performance Enhancement Drugs
(PED'S)
(PED'S)
GoAhead Booklet Drugs.pdf
LANCE ARMSTRONG
LANCE ARMSTRONG
The most sucessful cyclist in the world. Until he was found positive for a rang of different performance enhancement drugs. A particular PED he used was EPO.
Why do you think he used this particular PED?
Russian Olympic Scandal
Russian Olympic Scandal
The World Anti-Doping Agency decided to ban Russia from any major competitions.
Why do you think the Russian athletes may have agreed to taking PED's?
VIOLENCE IN SPORT
VIOLENCE IN SPORT
Controlled aggression is a fundamental part of many sports. Sometimes, however, this spills over into an uncontrolled situations where serious physical injury can be caused.
Controlled aggression is a fundamental part of many sports. Sometimes, however, this spills over into an uncontrolled situations where serious physical injury can be caused.
SO WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?
SO WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?
WHY SO VIOLENT ?!
WHY SO VIOLENT ?!
- Pressures of the media or influences of social media.
- Frustration as a result of losing.
- Sponsorships deals.
- Pressure from spectators / taunting from crowd or opponents.
- Rivalries between individuals, teams, nations or religions.
- Physical retaliation
- Annoyed by poor decisions by officials.
- As a result of the influence of drugs.
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson
Evander Holyfield vs. Mike Tyson II, billed as "The Sound and the Fury" and afterwards infamously referred to as "The Bite Fight" Tyson bit off part of Holyfield's ear. Tyson was disqualified from the match and lost his boxing license, though it was later reinstated.
TASK
TASK
Explain two reasons why a rugby player may become violent during a competitive match
Explain two reasons why a rugby player may become violent during a competitive match
(2 Marks)
(2 Marks)
And that's a wrap!
And that's a wrap!
Hopefully this has given you an insight into sports and society and what you will be covering in this module.
Feel free to drop me an email if you have any questions about sport and society or the courses in general.
I am more than happy to help!
STAY SAFE AND WE WILL SEE YOU SOON!
Danielle.Smith@hartlepoolsixth.ac.uk
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