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    Fundamentals of sociology of sport and physical activity / Katherine M. Jamieson, California State University, Sacramento, Maureen M. Smith, California State University, Sacramento.

    By: Jamieson, Katherine M, 1965- [author.]Contributor(s): Smith, Maureen, 1967- [author.]Material type: TextTextSeries: Human Kinetics' fundamentals of sport and exercise science series: Publisher: Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2016]Description: x, 164 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781450421027; 1450421024Subject(s): Sports -- Sociological aspects | Physical fitness -- Sociological aspects | Physical education and training -- Sociological aspects | Sport | Fitness | Körperliche Leistungsfähigkeit | Sportsoziologie | SportDDC classification: 306.4/83 LOC classification: GV706.5 | .J365 2016
    Contents:
    What is sociology of sport and physical activity? -- What can I do with sociology of sport and physical activity? -- Sport, physical activity, and the major spheres of life -- Body projects in sport and physical activity -- Diversity, difference, and power in sport and physical activity -- Sport and physical activity in national and international unity -- Sport and physical activity in societal change.
    Summary: "This book introduces readers to some of the common and ongoing sociocultural questions in this field, including those of equity in gender and race, participation across areas, prominent cultural values and messages as portrayed by mass media, youth development, and sport for peace and development ... demonstrates how those questions and ideas can be applied and used by a variety of professionals, explains some of the essential components of professional preparation, and suggests some potential paths to employment."--Publisher description.
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    Includes bibliographical references and index.

    What is sociology of sport and physical activity? -- What can I do with sociology of sport and physical activity? -- Sport, physical activity, and the major spheres of life -- Body projects in sport and physical activity -- Diversity, difference, and power in sport and physical activity -- Sport and physical activity in national and international unity -- Sport and physical activity in societal change.

    "This book introduces readers to some of the common and ongoing sociocultural questions in this field, including those of equity in gender and race, participation across areas, prominent cultural values and messages as portrayed by mass media, youth development, and sport for peace and development ... demonstrates how those questions and ideas can be applied and used by a variety of professionals, explains some of the essential components of professional preparation, and suggests some potential paths to employment."--Publisher description.

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