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Chapter Preview · Section 1The 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.

Section 1-Key Terms

• sport

• sport subculture

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

Section 1-Polling Question

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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.

A. A

B. B

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Do you agree or disagree with the definition of sport?

A. Agree

B. Disagree

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Sport as a Social Institution

• Sport teaches some of the basic values of society and promotes attachment to society.

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

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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.

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

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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

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

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What are some other sport subcultures?

A. Hockey players

B. Surfboard riders

C. Surf lifesavers

D. Jockeys

Vocab1

sport

a set of competitive activities in which winners and losers are determined by physical performance within a set of established rules

Vocab2

sport subculture

a group with distinct roles, values, norms, and beliefs that is organized around a sport activity