Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity (3rd Edition)
Author: George Cunningham
Publisher:
Published: 2019-08
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780578520827
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Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Texas A & M University. Center for Sport Management Research and Education
Publisher:
Published: 2010-08-02
Total Pages: 418
ISBN-13: 9780615369044
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Jamieson, Kathy
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2016-08-09
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 1450421024
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFundamentals of Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity presents information on sociology of sport to prepare readers for advanced study or practice in the field. This text explores the impact of sport in society and examines careers in sport and physical activity.
Sociology of Sport and Physical Education
Author: Anthony Laker
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-10-12
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 1134562977
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis text, intended for undergraduates on various education and sport related degree courses, covers the key, current issues in the field of sociology of sport and physical education. The first section of the text covers the importance of sport in culture, its theoretical background, and methodological issues in research. The main body of the text then discusses issues including the sporting body, participation and socialisation into sport, the hidden curriculum, critical pedagogy, and sport and the media. Laker discusses in depth gender, race and ethnicity, class, and equality, and he looks at sport and the media, and the involvement of politics. The chapters are each rounded off with challenging 'reflection' questions, activities and tasks for the reader to fulfill.
An Introduction to Sociology of Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Billy Hawkins
Publisher:
Published: 2019-08-30
Total Pages: 277
ISBN-13: 9781524995836
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Robert Pitter
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2022-05-18
Total Pages: 322
ISBN-13: 1450468659
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis work explores the intersections between modern physical activity and society. It applies social theory to a broad range of physical activities such as sports, fitness, dance, weightlifting, and others. "This book is an introduction to the social and cultural issues that society tackles when its members are physically active. It emphasizes the promotion of healthy individuals and a healthy body in the many movement settings where the body is active. This book takes a contemporary approach to physical culture to include not just sport but also fitness, dance, aerobics, weight training and more. The authors take a community approach to understanding the factors involved in crafting a healthy society. The aut
Lifelong Engagement in Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Nicholas L. Holt
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-05-31
Total Pages: 185
ISBN-13: 1136660666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book offers an overview of some of the core concerns underlying lifelong engagement in sport and physical activity, encompassing every age and phase of engagement. The book explores key models of engagement from around the world, as well as specific areas of research that will help the reader understand this important topic. Lifelong Engagement in Sport and Physical Activity is important reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students in teacher education, sport and coaching science, and for health promoters, coaches, teachers and relevant bodies and organisations in sport and education.
Education in Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Karen Petry
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2022-03-08
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 1000541282
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSport and physical activity are embedded in our education systems and in wider society. This book takes the broadest possible look at this topic, across every key discipline and on different continents, opening up important new directions for the future development of sport and physical activity education. The book examines education in sport coaching, sport management, PE teacher training, physical activity and health promotion, and the emerging discipline of outdoor studies, considering how trends such as globalisation, digitalisation, and privatisation are having a profound impact on education programs. It identifies some of the most important societal issues that must be addressed by sport and physical activity educators, including healthy lifestyles, inequality, intercultural aspects, human rights, and emerging technologies, and looks at how sport and physical activity education in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, and Australasia is evolving to meet these challenges. Designed to invite self-reflection, to provoke debate and to open up new cross-disciplinary and international perspectives within sports organisations and higher education institutions, this book is fascinating reading for advanced students, researchers, teachers, and policy makers with an interest in sport and physical activity.
Qualitative Research in Sport and Physical Activity
Author: Ian Jones
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2012-11-19
Total Pages: 281
ISBN-13: 1446291073
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned especially for students in sport and physical activity, this book provides a detailed guide to planning, undertaking, and writing up qualitative research. Opening with a discussion of the main traits of qualitative inquiry and its use in sport and physical activity, the authors provide a coherent and accessible overview of qualitative research using numerous examples to bring the text alive. The book is divided into five parts informed by stages in the research process, with chapters on: • early steps in the research process • ethics • choosing your an approach • methods of data collection • analysing the data • writing up and disseminating your findings. This is essential reading for undergraduate and Masters students carrying out a qualitative research project in sport and physical activity and for PhD students looking to refresh their knowledge.
Sociology of Sport and Social Theory
Author: Earl Smith
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 266
ISBN-13: 0736075720
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSociology of Sport and Social Theory presents current research perspectives from major sport scholars and leading sociologists regarding issues germane to the sociology of sport while addressing traditional and contemporary sociological theories.
