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Section One: The Fundamentals
A) What do we know about sport? What are common assumptions we make about sport and society?
The reasons why the statement might not be true for everyone due to cultural differences and personal experiences. For example,
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Exercise 3: Notebook prompt
What are some other metanarratives about sport that you are familiar with? Find an image or video clip or draw something yourself that captures this idea…
So what? Why does any of this matter? Does it matter? As something we grow up with – live with – play through – we don’t often interrogate the meanings of sport, and perhaps we don’t want to.
But being aware of these assumptions and metanarratives is especially important, I would argue, because of the centrality of sport to our everyday lives, the role that sport plays in shaping our childhood and worldviews and….. [finish that thought]
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The hero’s journey in sports often involves an athlete facing challenges and setbacks. This narrative resonates deeply, as it refers to personal growth and inspiration. For example, Micheal Jordan, who faced several challenges early in his career that shaped him into the player he became. Micheal Jordan was cut from it during his sophomore year at his high school. He was not qualified to play basketball. Instead of giving up, he decided to work harder, and later went on becoming one of the greatest players of all time. This narrative showed perseverance, hard work and the ability to rise after failure. Talking about how sports can bring about social change. Colin Kaepernick is a strong example of this. Colin Kaepernick is a former American football player who played as a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. He chose to kneel during the national anthem to protest against racial injustice and police brutality in America. This action sparked a lot of conversations across the country. Kaepernick faced criticism, but he stood by his beliefs and encouraged others to speak out for what is right. His bravery showed that athletes can use their fame to promote important issues and inspire change. Sports can be a platform for raising awareness and fighting for equality, making them much more than just games.
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B) What is social justice?
Exercise 4: Padlet Prompt
Think back to the last section and try to look at some of the ideas we discussed differently. How might sport and social justice actually co-exist?
Record any images, video clips, or gifs you added to the padlet and identify a point of intersection between sport and social justice (can be an issue or a barrier or a debate or something you would like to explore in more depth in this course) . Screenshot or paste in your response below.
| Sports and social justice can work together in many important ways. Athletes often have a large audience, which gives them a unique opportunity to speak out about the issues that matter. For instance, when athletes take a stand against racism or equality, they can inspire their fans to think about these problems and take action in their own lives. Looking at this differently, sports can also bring people together. Events such as the Olympics or the World Cup allow people from different backgrounds to come together and celebrate. This unity can spark conversations about social issues and promote that focus on health, education, and youth, helping to address social challenges in their communities.
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C) Social Justice Reading
(note: this activity is optional!)
D) KINESIOLOGY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
Exercise 5:
Exercise 6:
What are the implications of bodies-at-risk discourse and the refusal to understand the health gap from a social justice perspective, according to the authors of this article?
| According to Louis Harrison, Laura Azzarito, Samuel Hodge, they argue that when health is treated as a commodity, it shifts the focus from collective well-being to a person’s responsibility. This perspective creates a narrative that suggests people are solely responsible for their health outcomes, ignoring the larger social, and environmental factors that contribute to health disparities.
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Section Two: Sport Feminism
Exercise 7: Notebook Prompt
What is feminism? What does it mean to you? Choose one of the images below and explain how it captures your understanding of feminism (or find one that does speak to you and paste this into your pressbook with an explanation of why it matters to you.
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Historically, women did not have many rights and were often treated as less important than men. In many societies, women were not allowed to vote, own property, or get a proper education. Their roles were mainly focused on taking care of the home and raising children with no chance for personal growth or professional careers. In the 19th century, women started to fight for their right to vote, leading to the suffrage movement. This is where feminism comes into place. Feminism is a movement that advocates for the rights and equality of women across many aspects of society. It seeks to address and challenge the inequalities that women face, promoting the idea that everyone, regardless of gender, should have equal rights and opportunities. Feminism is about achieving social, political, and economic equality, and it encompasses a wide range of issues, including reproductive rights, workplace equality, and combating gender-based violences. Feminism, to me, represents a viral commitment to social justice. It explains the importance of recognizing the diverse experiences of women and understanding how factors such as class, race, and sexuality intersect with gender. This intersectionality is important since it acknowledges that not all women experience oppression in the same way, it shows the need for an inclusive approach that considers the voices and needs of marginalized groups.
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Exercise 8: Notes Prompt (optional)
NB: Cornell notes is a great resource that teaches effective notetaking. Unfortunately, our system can’t save notes taken in the H5P app, so this is fully optional.
Exercise 9: Crossword Activity
Exercise 10: Padlet Prompt
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