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u A social world is an identifiable sphere of
everyday actions and relationships (such as a
family household, a soccer team, an athletic
department, a university, a community, etc.).

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èey concepts used in sociology
u Culture²the shared ways of life and shared
understandings that people develop as they live
together
u Social interaction²people taking each other into
account and, in the process, influencing each
other¶s feelings, thoughts, and actions.
u Social structure²the established patterns of
relationships and social arrangements that take
shape as people live, work, and play with each
other.

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This definition distinguishes sports from other

forms of physical activities and from both play
and spectacle.

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 ros and cons of
a precise definition of sport
 
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· Allows sport to be ·  rivileges people with the
distinguished from other resources to organize
activities competitive games and
the interest in doing so

·  rovides a common focus · Overlooks those without

for people doing research resources or inclinations
and developing theories to compete

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Characteristics of play, sports, and spectacle

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An alternative approach
to defining sports:

 Determine the activities that people

identify as sports in a group or society
 Determine whose sports are most
strongly supported and funded,
especially with public facilities and
money

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w The meaning, purpose, and organization of
sports
w The people allowed to play sports and the
conditions under they play
w The people and organizations that sponsor and
provide the resources needed to play sports

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§ This means that sports can take different forms and
be given different meanings from one situation,
culture, or point in time to the next.
§ Sports are not static activities²they are changed as
people and circumstances change

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