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Sociological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise

by: James S. Bryant; Mary McElroy

Sociological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise

by: James S. Bryant; Mary McElroy

ISBN 13:
9780895823281
ISBN 10:
0895823284
Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 02/01/1997
Publisher: Brooks Cole

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Summary

This text explores issues emerging in today's world of organized sport and health fitness. It covers a variety of current topics, such as the current role of sport in the educational system, the growing business ethic of professional sport, and the multi-billion dollar fitness boom. This text is designed for most career aspirations and gives students a new way to look at sport and exercise.

Sociological Thinking and the Study of Sport and Exercise

(29)

The Paradoxical Nature of Sport and Exercise

(5)

Social Action

(2)

Classification of Physical Activity

(3)

Working Definition of Organized Sport

(1)

Working Definition of Health-Related Exercise

(1)

The Relationship of Sport and Exercise to American Society

(3)

Theoretical Frameworks

(4)

Recent Outgrowth of the Social Critical Paradigm

(3)

Sport and Exercise from Multiple Lenses

(1)

Summary

(1)

References

(3)

Socialization Into Sport and Exercise

(22)

Social Learning Model of Sport and Exercise

(3)

Role Transition Within Sport and Exercise

(3)

Role Disengagement from Elite Sport

(3)

Developing Commitment to Exercise

(3)

Decision-Making Models of Exercise

(2)

Socialization Throughout the Lifespan

(3)

Trends in Sport and Exercise

(1)

Summary

(1)

References

(2)

Sport, Values, and the American Dream

(22)

Traditional Values in American Society

(1)

American Values and Sport and Exercise

(1)

Reinforcement of American Values Through Sport

(3)

The Role and Function of Sport Heroes

(5)

Cultural Values in Sport Literature and Film

(2)

Cultural Values and Specific Sports

(2)

The American Value Structures: Whose Culture Is It?

(3)

Disillusionment in American Sport and Exercise

(3)

Summary

(1)

References

(2)

The Dynamics of Social Class and Social Mobility

(18)

Class Structure in American Society

(1)

Access to Sport and Exercise by Social Class

(5)

Social Mobility and the Myth of Meritocracy

(5)

Social Mobility and the African American Community

(1)

Discrimination by Inclusion

(1)

Double Jeopardy

(1)

Summary

(1)

References

(2)

Social Problems in Sport and Exercise

(28)

Deviance and Social Problems

(1)

Drug Use in Sport and Exercise

(4)

Promiscuity, HIV, and Aids

(2)

Sport and Exercise Participation and Resultant Addictions

(1)

Criminal Behavior and Sport

100

(3)

Gambling and Sport

103

(2)

Violence and Aggression in Sport

105

(7)

Cheating in Sport

112

(3)

Summary

115

(1)

References

116

(3)

Gender and the Sport/Exercise Experience

119

(26)

Gender Roles and the Patriarchal society

121

(2)

Gender and the Legal Syltem

123

(3)

Women in the Workplace

126

(3)

Gender Roles and Men

129

(4)

The Trivialization of Women

133

(1)

Homosexuality in Sport and Exercise

134

(3)

Gender and Women's Health

137

(3)

Feminist Approaches to Organized Sport

140

(1)

Feminist Approaches to Exercise Programs

141

(1)

Summary

142

(1)

References

143

(2)

Race and Ethnicity: Diversity in Sport and Exercise

145

(26)

Historical Perspective

146

(4)

Racial Dominance in Sport

150

(4)

Exploitation and Racial Overstones

154

(1)

Discrimination and Race in Professional Sport

154

(11)

Fitness and Sport Business Connection to Race and Ethnicity

165

(2)

Summary

167

(1)

References

168

(3)

The Fitness and Exercise Industry in a Sedentary Society

171

(20)

The Paradox of Fitness Participation

172

(2)

Social Structure Constraints to a Fit Society

174

(2)

Exercise and the Entrepreneurial Spirit

176

(4)

Exercise and Fitness Scams

180

(3)

Failure of Fitness Promotion Programs

183

(2)

Failure of Exercise Rehabilitation Programs

185

(2)

Holistic Approaches to Exercise

187

(1)

Ecological Approaches to Physical Activity

188

(1)

Future Directions

188

(1)

Summary

189

(1)

References

190

(1)

Sport and the Educational Institution

191

(30)

High School Sport

193

(5)

Intercollegiate Athletics

198

(17)

Gender Equity in Educational Institutions

215

(4)

Summary

219

(1)

References

220

(1)

The Corporate World of Sport

221

(38)

Cartels in Sport

223

(4)

The Cost of Professional Sport

227

(8)

Business Issues and the Players

235

(8)

Municipalities

243

(5)

Business Models of Other Professional Sports

248

(6)

Nike's Role in Professional Sport

254

(1)

Summary

255

(1)

References

256

(3)

Mass Communication and Images of Sport

259

(24)

The Pervasiveness of Media in Sport and Exercise

260

(6)

The Electronic Media and Sport

266

(5)

The Print Media and Sport

271

(3)

Media Relationship of Sport and Exercise to Business

274

(1)

Gender Discriminations and Racism in the Sport and Exercise Media

275

(4)

The Media's Impact on sport and Society

279

(1)

Summary

280

(1)

References

281

(2)

Future Trends in Sport and Exercise

283

(18)

The Future in Transition

284

(1)

Changing American Values

285

(3)

Social Problems: Solution and Change

288

(2)

Projections for the 21st Century

290

(1)

Globalization and Sport

291

(1)

Economic Impact of Sport

292

(1)

Gender Equity and Sport

293

(1)

Ethnic and Racial Diversity and Sport

293

(1)

Media Impact on Sport

294

(1)

Technological Advances in Sport

295

(3)

Sports in the Future

298

(1)

Summary

299

(1)

References

300

(1)

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Sociological Dynamics of Sport and Exercise

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