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The Nature of Sport (pages 496–502)
As a social institution, sport fulfills some important
societal needs. One of these is helping individuals
identify with other members of society. Sport
subcultures have developed around both
team and individual sports. For this
reason, sport is a reflection of society.
• sport
• sport subculture
Which of the following are some benefits
you’ve received from sports in your life?
A. Societal needs
B. Individuals identify
with other members
of society
C. Reflection of society
D. All of the above
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A Definition of Sport
• Sport is a set of competitive activities in
which winners and losers are determined
by physical performance within a set of
established rules.
Do you agree or disagree with the
definition of sport?
A. Agree
B. Disagree
A. A
B. B
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Sport as a Social Institution
• Sport teaches some of the basic values of
society and promotes attachment to
society.
Which of the following are some
values that sport teaches?
A. Basic values of society
B. Promotes attachment
to society
C. Aids in socialization
D. Self-identification
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Sport, Culture, and Society
• Sport reflects American society’s emphasis
on achievement.
• Males dominate the sport world, but
progress is being made by females.
Do you feel that most sports are
dominated by males?
A. Very much so
B. Somewhat
C. Not very much
D. Not at all
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Sport Subcultures
• A sport subculture is a group within a
larger context of sport that has some of it
own distinct roles, values, and norms.
• Examples:
– Hockey players
– Surfboard riders versus surf lifesavers
– Jockeys
What are some other sport
subcultures?
A. Hockey players
B. Surfboard riders
C. Surf lifesavers
D. Jockeys
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sport
a set of competitive activities in which
winners and losers are determined by
physical performance within a set of
established rules
sport subculture
a group with distinct roles, values, norms,
and beliefs that is organized around a sport
activity