A sport is any bodily performance of humans whether individually or collectively in a competitive context according to a system of rules for entertainment.
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J. A. Maguire has written: 'Figuration sociology' 'More than a sporting touchdown' 'Historical sociology and sport' 'The emergence of football spectating as a social problem 1880-1985' 'The media-sport production complex'
one can understand the laws of human society by applying the tools of science that is observation , data collection, verification & generalization .sociology can not be studied without the help of scientific method.Auguste Comte was the father of sociology .He is define the sociology as a science of social order & progress
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James P. Chappell has written: 'Sociology of sport'
Trevor Slack has written: 'The Commercialization of Sport (Sport in the Global Society)' 'Understanding sport organizations' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Organizational sociology, Sports administration
It depends on what you define the most common sport in the Olympics as, football is probably the most played sport that is included in the Olympics
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Peter Berger defines sociology as the scientific study of human social behavior, institutions, and relationships within a society. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying social structures that shape individual behavior and interactions.
People in the sociology of sport focus on studying the relationship between sports and society, including how sports reflect social issues, impact communities, and shape identities. They also examine issues such as power dynamics, inequality, and diversity in the world of sports.
Sport sociology is the study of how social and cultural factors influence sports, athletes, and athletic organizations. It examines issues like race, gender, class, and power dynamics within sports. Contributing factors to sport sociology include the media, globalization, government policies, and social movements.