What is socialization? correct answers active process of learning and social development
When does socialization occur? correct answers 1. observe and synthesize information
2. interact with others
3. become familiar with our social worlds
4. make decisions
Why do people become/stay involved in sport? correct answers 1. individual characteristics
(physical stature, skill motivation)
2. availability of opportunities
3. societal values
4. influence of significant others
ideologies correct answers embody a culture's principles and values (lens through which we
see the world)
Donnelly and Young's 4 step process of socialization into sport correct answers 1. acquiring
knowledge about the sport
2. interacting with people in the sport
3. learning how to participate and what is expected of participants
4. become recognized as an athlete in the sport
Coakley and White's factors of participation correct answers 1. connection between sport and
life (identity, growth)
2. desire to gain recognition and respect from others
3. social support and access to opportunities and resources
4. past experiences (seeing images on ESPN constantly)
negative socialization correct answers effects are most likely when playing sports limits a
person's identity, relationships, and experiences
positive socialization correct answers when playing sports expands or diversifies identity,
relationships, and experiences
values correct answers the criteria and ideas by which people evaluate people, actions,
behaviors...as to their correctness (how we think ethically/morally)
Coakley's 8 American Values correct answers 1. success
2. competition
3. progress
4. materialism
5. external conformity
6. sportsmanship
7. discipline
8. hard work
ethics correct answers set of values and principles by which people live and make decisions