Culture of physical education
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CULTURE OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2004
Kiwi!!! Identity and Sport
Explore a variety of theoretical perspectives on how sport contributes to individual, regional, national and international identity and explain examples of how these theories are displayed in New Zealand Society. Amongst others explore functionalist/capitalist, liberal or humanist as well as critical perspectives towards identity at both micro and macro levels of society including the critique and academic debate about each perspective. What are the implications for Physical Education and Sport?
Introduction
Sport is strongly linked with New Zealand life, our daily routines and overseas perceptions of our nation. Sport and identity are closely connected and moulded by the dominant class of white, heterosexual male values. Sporting images are prevalent in everyday life, whether it is on television, in the newspaper or on billboards it is inescapable. The impact of sport on identity is vast and affects many people even those that do not participate in sport. To understand the impact sport has on identity, it must first be established what identity is at individual, regional, national and international level; and what this means for Physical Education and sport...