Sociology Intro Lecture by Kylie Thompson

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Sociology Intro Lecture

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

SOCIOLOGY OF SPORT

2014

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

AND SOON YOU TOO....

THE COURSE

LEARNING OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENTS

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Coakley, Hallinan & McDonald (2011)
Sports in Society: sociological issues and controversies

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MOODLE

WHAT SOCIOLOGY IS

AND WHAT IS NOT.....

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Sub discipline of sociology that studies how sport affects society AND how society affects sport

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THE STUDY OF SPORTS & SOCIETY

IT IS.......

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Sports Sociology aims to take you beyond the scores, statistics and sports personalities

GROUP DISCUSSIONS

A FEW ENERGISERS FIRST

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A CURIOUS SOCIOLOGIST

A PARKOUR CONTEXT

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PARKOUR VIDEO

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WHAT SPORTS SOCIOLOGY IS NOT

A sports scientist
A coaching researcher
A sports psychologist
A sports marketer

SPORTS SOCIOLOGIST HAT ON

NOW PUT YOUR

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Why does Parkour reject dominant notions of competition?

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How does parkour reflect notions of masculinity and/or femininity?

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Why does Parkour attract large numbers of young people from lower socio-economic groups?

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How has the media influenced the Parkour movement

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YOUR TURN

USE THE FOLLOWING PICTURE AS A STARTER

Write 3 sociological questions

SPORT IS GOOD FOR SOCIETY

BECAUSE WHY ?......

SPORT IS GOOD FOR SOCIETY

SAYS WHO?......(WHO HAS A VESTED INTEREST)

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SPORT IS BAD FOR SOCIETY

BECAUSE WHY?....

SPORT IS BAD FOR SOCIETY

SAYS WHO....

NEXT TIME

SOCIAL THEORY & SOCIOLOGICAL LENSES

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Kylie Thompson