The subdiscipline of the sociology of sport heralded its arrival on the international scene with an agreement in Geneva in 1964 to establish an International Committee for Sport Sociology (ICSS), and the setting up of this committee took... more
The subdiscipline of the sociology of sport heralded its arrival on the international scene with an agreement in Geneva in 1964 to establish an International Committee for Sport Sociology (ICSS), and the setting up of this committee took place in Warsaw the following year. Over the past 50 years the subdiscipline has grown significantly and New Zealand has certainly featured prominently. In this article, we (a) provide a general overview of some of the early scholarly writing on sport that pre-dated the subdiscipline, (b) discuss how the field emerged within and between physical education and sociology, (c) highlight the social significance of sport in Aotearoa New Zealand, before (d) tracing the past and present state of the sociology of sport in this country, and finally (e) consider the future challenges facing the field both globally and locally.
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... Talent identification in sport. Post a Comment. CONTRIBUTORS: ...
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DESCRIPTION One of the most persecuted peoples in the world, Roma (Gypsies) have sometimes struggled to retain their ethnic identity, and have suffered from a lack of education and high rates of illiteracy.
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Dept. of Physical Education, University of Alberta. Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of... more
A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Dept. of Physical Education, University of Alberta. Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Alberta, 1976. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 197-224).
Typescript. Thesis (M.S.)--University of Montana, 1974. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 58-63).
... Abstract In order to test the Anglocentric Hypothesis, namely, that stacking is likely to be found in anglocized societies with a history of structural inequalities and discrimination against minorities, positional segregation among... more
... Abstract In order to test the Anglocentric Hypothesis, namely, that stacking is likely to be found in anglocized societies with a history of structural inequalities and discrimination against minorities, positional segregation among New Zealand Maori rugby players was investigated. ...
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ABSTRACT This article investigates the significance of sport as a social phenomenon in con temporary society, and examines the relationship between the value structure of sport and dominant ideological values. The role which sport plays... more
ABSTRACT This article investigates the significance of sport as a social phenomenon in con temporary society, and examines the relationship between the value structure of sport and dominant ideological values. The role which sport plays in enculturating dominant values is examined, and cross-cultural analyses concerning the societal functions of sport are presented. Empirical research into the cultural values of sport and an analysis of sports literature suggests that there is an interdependent relation ship between the social institution of sport and the dominant ideology in contempo rary society.
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Children participating in organized team sports are both the objects and subjects of competing discourses, which can create contradictory and sometimes confusing experiences for those involved. Influenced by Foucault's concept of... more
Children participating in organized team sports are both the objects and subjects of competing discourses, which can create contradictory and sometimes confusing experiences for those involved. Influenced by Foucault's concept of discourse and drawing upon the experiences related by a focus group of sports administrators, this article argues that the construction of children's sport is heavily influenced by the collision between three dominant discourses each of which constructs sport in a particular way: one of sport as a long term development of sport specific skills (progressive-developmental discourse); another of sport with a pre-occupation with winning (competitive discourse); and another of sport that is more child-centred (fun discourse). This analysis increases our understanding of the complexities and tensions that shape a child's sporting experience.
Thesis (Dip. Ph. Ed.)--University of Otago, 1971. Includes bibliographical references and index.
... REX W. THOMSON ... was packing nine men in the scrum, with two halfbacks, three three-quarters, and one fullback.42 The game resulted in a win to Zingari-Richmond by 1 goal and three tries (6 points) to nil, the goal being disputed by... more
... REX W. THOMSON ... was packing nine men in the scrum, with two halfbacks, three three-quarters, and one fullback.42 The game resulted in a win to Zingari-Richmond by 1 goal and three tries (6 points) to nil, the goal being disputed by Milne as the referee's whistle had been ...
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The Cattell 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire was administered to 20 Ss from Montana and the personality scores compared to those of a similar sample of New Zealand students. Results indicated that cross-cultural differences do exist,... more
The Cattell 16 Personality Factor Questionnaire was administered to 20 Ss from Montana and the personality scores compared to those of a similar sample of New Zealand students. Results indicated that cross-cultural differences do exist, the present group being more dominant, less expedient, and considerably more conservative than their New Zealand counterparts.
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Among the most persecuted peoples in the world, Rroma (Gypsies) have sometimes struggled to retain their ethnic identity, and have suffered from a lack of formal education and high rates of illiteracy. This article examines the education... more
Among the most persecuted peoples in the world, Rroma (Gypsies) have sometimes struggled to retain their ethnic identity, and have suffered from a lack of formal education and high rates of illiteracy. This article examines the education and sport involvement of Rroma youth in Hungary. Results suggest that while Rroma youth are from severely disadvantaged backgrounds, their educational achievements are