Sociocultural Aspects of Sport Science
forces within cultures and societies that affect the feelings and behaviors of individuals
Social Environment
The people with whom you regularly interact with can significantly affect the types and amounts of physical activity experiences you pursue, both as a child and as an adult.
- Parents
- Friends
- Teachers and Coaches
http://people.com/sports/rio-olympics-joe-kovacs-on-the-loss-of-his-dad-and-bond-with-mom/
Autobiography
Presentation
Your Thoughts
Sociocultural Aspects of Sport Science
Personal Circumstances
Please write a 350 word reaction to one of the links posted on the Blackboard assignment.
The availability and accessibility of facilities and play spaces can determine the amount and kinds of physical activity experiences.
Sociocultural factors are customs, lifestyles and values that characterize a society or group. Cultural aspects include concepts such as age, beauty, education, language, law and politics, religion, social organizations, technology and material culture, values and attitudes.
- Must be between 4 - 6 min
- Must use Prezi (online presentation program)
- Must include brief history of yourself and of your experiences
- Why, or how, you decided your profession
Submit on Blackboard by 12:20pm on August 23
http://www.today.com/video/meet-ibtihaj-muhammad-first-us-olympian-who-ll-compete-in-a-hijab-712007747592
How can this information help as a professional within the sport science field?
Presentation Order will be listed on Blackboard
Economic Circumstances
Generally highly educated people in higher education brackets with high-status jobs tend to be more active than poorer, less educated individuals
Economic considerations often limit opportunities for participation in physical activities to those with higher income levels.
- Equipment
- Fees
- Transportation