00000nam a22000004a 4500 UP-8027258850631518155 Buklod 20250324170110.0 m o d cr cn||||||||| 250324s2022 enk o u eng 781718236004 (online) (UkLoBP)BP9781718236004HKL CHK-188EBP UkLoBP DCHK rda eng GV 706.5 P58 2022eb Pitter, Robert author Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity Robert Pitter, David L. Andrews, Joshua I. Newman. Champaign, IL Human Kinetics Library 2022 1 online resource (320 pages) text rdacontent computer rdamedia online resource rdacarrier IP based subscription, on campus and remote access Access via Electronic Resources of the UPD College of Human Kinetics Library and University Library websites Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity explores the intersections between modern physical activity and society. The text surpasses the scope of sociological texts that focus solely on sports, covering a broad range of physical activities such as fitness, dance, weightlifting, and others. The authors emphasize the promotion of healthy individuals and a healthy body in the many movement settings where the body is active. Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity explores contemporary topics such as reducing disparities in education and income, increasing socioeconomic diversity in communities, the medicalization of fitness, the rise of cosmetic fitness, the promotion of physical activity as a requirement for health, and the globalization of the fitness industry. The text includes the following features to enhance student engagement: - Chapter objectives help students achieve their learning goals - Key points and terms to highlight important information throughout the text - Active Bodies sidebars that offer context for concepts presented in the chapter and provide examples and applications - Discussion questions that provide opportunities to reflect on chapter topics Part I of Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity examines political, educational, media, and economic institutions that influence the relationship between society and physical activity. Part II explores how an individual’s race, gender, social class, and ability are interpreted through a social lens. Part III of the text discusses the process of developing healthy populations as well as promoting public health and body positivity. Sociocultural Issues in Sport and Physical Activity offers a cross-cultural perspective of society, health, and the body in motion. Readers will finish the text with a greater understanding of social theory applications in physical culture Sports Social aspects. Exercise Social aspects. Andrews, David L. author. Newman, Joshua I. author. https://doi.org/10.5040/9781718236004?locatt=label:secondary_humanKineticsLibrary click here to access (viewed 28 October 2024) FO UPD DCHK GV 706.5 P58 2022eb Electronic Resource