Sports Sociology

UNIT-1
1. Sports Sociology :
1.1 Meaning, Nature and Scope of sports sociology.
1.2 Sports as a social Phenomenon.
1.3 Sports sociology as an academic discipline.
1.4 Social factors (appearance, socialbility,(aspiration level and audience)
and their influences on participation in sports.
UNIT-11
2. Sports and Micro-social system :
2.1 Study of sports groups.
2.2 Group interaction, competition and cooperation.
2.3 Qualities and Role of a sports leader.
2.4 Sports and Culture.
UNIT- 111
3. Sports and Macro – social system :
3.1 Socialization through games and sports.
3.2 Relationship between sports and socializing institutions (family, school
and educational systems).
3.3 Sports and Politics.
3.4 Sports and Economy.
3.5 Sports and Sponsorship.
UNIT- IV
4. Sports and Society :
4.1 Sports as a social institution.
4.2 Recreation and its scope through games and sports.
4.3 Sports as an element of society.
4.4 Sports as an element of cultural development.
4.5 Sports as an art.
UNIT- V
5. Social factors concerning sports in society:
5.1 Social stratification in sports.
5.2 Demonstration in sports.
5.3 Sports and Women.
5.4 Problems regarding Professionalization of children in sports.
5.5 Sports and older and adults.