SPMT 319 - Sociology of Sport Exam 1 || WITH ALL
PASSED ANSWERS.
Sociology correct answers study of social worlds that people create, organize, maintain and
change through their relationships with each other
Sociology Goal correct answers describe and explain social worlds and their relationship
Social World correct answers identifiable group of typical interaction (small/larger - smaller
group has greater/stronger interaction)
Social Structure correct answers established patterns of relationships and social interactions
Culture correct answers shared social structures (values) and ways of life
Sport correct answers well established, officially governed competitive physical activities in
which participants are motivated by internal and external awards
Recreational Sport correct answers competitive physical activity but not governed
Sport Pyramid correct answers work, sport, games, play
Socialization correct answers active process of learning and social development (how to act,
talk, dress, etc.)
Socialization Process correct answers observing and synthesize information, interact with
others, become familiar with our social world, make decisions
In Sport:
1. acquiring knowledge about sport
2. interacting with people in sport
3. learning how participation occurs/whats expected
4. becoming recognized and accepted as an athlete in sport culture
Social Influences and Factors correct answers sex, race, socioeconomic status, family, peers,
school, religion, media
Values correct answers criteria and ideals by which we use to evaluate people, actions, and
behaviors, as to their morality, correctness, "rightness" (not always consistent)
American Values and Sport correct answers competition, success, materialism, progression,
external conformity, sportsmanship, hope, discipline, hard work
Ethics correct answers set of values and principles by which people live and make decisions
Ethical Dilemma correct answers conflict involving two or more compelling values or social
obligations
Major Ethical Theory Concepts correct answers concepts of good and concepts of justice
, Concepts of Good correct answers teleological and deontological
Teleological correct answers focuses on outcome; altruism, egoism, and utilitarianism
Altruism correct answers -putting others before yourself
-falls under teleological concepts of good
Egosim correct answers -put yourself first
-falls under teleological concepts of good
Utilitarianism correct answers -what will bring most happiness to most amount of people
-falls under teleological concepts of good
Deontological correct answers focuses on action or process
ex: golden rule
Concepts of Justice correct answers egalitarian and liberterian
Egalitarian correct answers focus on equality
Liberterian correct answers focus on equity, merit
The Trolly Problem correct answers choosing which bad outcome is ethically right or wrong
Four Primary Sociological Theories correct answers help us identify problems, ask questions,
gather information, and develop strategies to deal with problems in sport; functionalist,
interactionist, conflict, and critical
Functionalist Theory correct answers -What is sports role (function) in society?
-How does sport contribute to society?
-What role does sport play in promoting societal values?
Interactionist Theory correct answers -How do people (participants and spectators) become
involved in (interact with) and experience sport?
-How do people create identity and meaning from the sport?
Conflict Theory correct answers -Social groups are inherently unequal in competition for
resources
How does sport reflect wealth and power?
Critical Theory correct answers -Where does the power come from...how does it operate...and
how does it shirt and transfer?
-Does sport just reproduce historical power-relations or can sport be used as a vehicle for
change?
Mostly studied from the perspective of the discrimination of minorities
Duality of Sport correct answers sport unites/sport divides; sport is fair/sport is foul
Sport Unites correct answers by breaking down barriers and bringing people together
-olympics: brings passion for ones country
