Social Issues in Sport 3rd Edition

Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition,  explores common questions and issues about sport and its relation to  society through various sociological and cultural lenses. Author Ronald  Woods draws on a lifetime in sport as a participant, observer, fan,  teacher, coach, administrator, and critic to explore historical  perspectives and complex relationships that have emerged between sport  and our modern society. The text’s engaging writing style, full-color  design, and ample learning tools keep students engaged.

Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition,  remains grounded in practical application and follows the framework of  the previous editions to provide social theories through which students  may examine real-world issues. Updated statistical information allows  students to analyze trends in participation, popularity, gender, race,  and class as they relate to sport. The third edition also features the  following enhancements:

•  New “Applying Social Theory” activities in each chapter that foster an  understanding of social theories that ground the subject area

•  Updated “Activity Time-Out,” “Expert’s View,” “Pop Culture,” and “In  the Arena With . . .” sidebars that offer a contemporary context to  which students can apply the concepts in the text

• Increased emphasis on emerging issues such as sport for development and peace as well as the growing role of electronic media

•  Updated instructor ancillaries that provide assistance in lecture  preparation and give instructors new ways to engage students and  reinforce concepts found throughout the text

Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition,  is divided into four parts, maintaining the student-friendly format and  accessibility of previous editions. Part I presents the framework for  study through defining terms and presenting six crucial social theories  that are used throughout the rest of the text. Part II addresses various  forms of participation in sport, from spectator to participant,  recreational to professional, and explores sport marketing and  commercialization, as well as the close relationship between sport and  media. In part III, the role of sport programs and player development,  from youth to intercollegiate, as well as the crucial role of sport  coach and its many responsibilities. Part IV delves into sport and  culture, focusing on social classifications and their powerful effects  on sport participation.

Ancillary  materials are available to aid instructors using this text in the  classroom. An updated instructor guide includes chapter summaries,  student objectives, chapter outlines, and additional student activities.  A test package, chapter quizzes, and presentation package provide  instructors with support for lecture preparation and tools to ensure  that students remain engaged.

Social Issues in Sport, Third Edition,  provides the foundations for examining the multifaceted roles of sport  and physical activity in society and for studying sport from a critical  perspective. The information and many activities used throughout the  text invite students to understand and evaluate the sociocultural issues  raised by sport and relate these themes to their own lives. Through  this in-depth examination of sociocultural issues, students will be able  to understand and appreciate the development of sport as a part and  reflection of the development of society.