Binding: Paperback
Description: This book introduces the fundamentals of sport sociology and social issues in sport for students of physical education (PE) and coaching. It provides an accessible jargon - free foundation for understanding the relationships between sport education and wider society that puts into context the reader's applied studies in PE and coaching. Drawing on cutting - edge research this book examines core topics in the study of sport and society including the origins of sport sport education sport as business commodification globalisation sport and health sport and the media gender migration and Indigenous people in sport. Throughout this book in - depth commentary pieces look closely at particular pieces of research that illustrate the sociological themes being examined from the impact of sport media on school children to the effects of hegemonic masculinity in rugby. This book is invaluable reading for any course on sport and society physical education sports coaching or sport development.
Title: Sociology For Physical Education And Sports Coaching
Author(s): Georgakis Steve (The University Of Sydney Australia)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781032445137
Pages: 122 Pages
Publication Date: 4/5/2023
Category: Sports Training & Coaching