SPORTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY

SPORTS IN THE FUTUREAPRIL 8, 2015

OVERVIEW

Examine sports in secondary schools in Canada and the United States

Examine sports at the intercollegiate level

What does the future hold for sports?

INTRODUCTION

Organized sport tied closely to __________in the______, _____________ and ____________

However, very few secondary schools outside of these areas sponsor and fund interschool sport

Organized sport for adolescents and young adults in most developed countries are_________ ________.

These community based programs are funded by ___________and _________ sources.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT

Interscholastic: ___________________________ In Canada, we have three levels of competition:1. Interschool sports- between _____________-governed

by Canadian School Sport Federation and ten provincial athletic associations

2. Intercollegiate sports- between __________________and _________- governed by CCAA and five regional conferences

3. Interuniversity sports-_______________- governed by the CIS and four regional conferences

COMPARISON BETWEEN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES

While there are similarities between the two, the significant difference is based on a question of scale.

In many parts of the U.S., high school football and basketball (males) are seen as a significant development system for the U.S. collegiate system. There are full time coaches for these sports- this does not occur in Canada

COMPARISON BETWEEN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS IN CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES

Canadian schools seem to offer a greater diversity of sports and a less intense level of competition.

There is an even greater difference between the two countries when it comes to inter university sports.

Division 1 programs in the United States attract much attention in Canada

There is more similarity between NAIA and CIS programs. These NAIA schools are smaller and many of them located along the U.S/Canada border.

INTERSCHOOL SPORTS AND THE EXPERIENCES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Question: Do interschool sports affect educational and developmental experiences of high school students?

Quantitative research on this issue-uses _______________________________

Qualitative research- use ____________________________________

INTERSCHOOL SPORTS AND THE EXPERIENCES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Studies have consistently shown that high school athletes, as a group, GENERALLY have ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

than those who did not play high school sports.

INTERSCHOOL SPORTS AND THE EXPERIENCES OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

In some cases, the difference has been modest and is difficult to separate from other factors i.e. social class, support from friends and family, identity issues, etc.

SPORTS IN THE FUTURE

____________________________- will continue to be highly visible- these sports are based on the idea that excellence is proved through competitive success and achieved through hard work, dedication and a willingness to take risks.

_____________________________– physical activities in which participants value freedom and personal connections- they generally emphasize enjoyment, growth, good health and support for others, including opponents.- focus on personal empowerment.

SPORTS IN THE FUTURE

It is likely that power and performance sports will grow faster than pleasure and participation sports

However, future developments in all sports will be influenced by technology, the media and consumerism.

There is a concern for health and fitness, given the rising incidence of obesity.

Other considerations: the environment, aging population, women in sport, alternative sports, disabilities

USING SOCIAL THEORIES TO CREATE FUTURES

_______________________ – Eliminating problems i.e. controlling cheating, promoting fairness BUT keep the culture and structure of sports the way they are (radical strategy)_______________________– transform organization of society so that class difference fades away- no reason to exploit or oppress people (radical strategy)

USING SOCIAL THEORIES TO CREATE FUTURES ___________________– eliminating inequities-

efforts to redistribute power and give voices to those who previously did not have them (radical strategy)

___________________– transforming sport so that women are not systematically disadvantaged (radical strategy)

____________________– creating sports that include everyone, not just the “subculture” (radical strategy).

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