COMD 2050 Chapter : Ch 9 Semantics
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Those who play varsity sports often have characteristics making them different from those who don"t play. Be careful when generalizing about the educational value of sports. Varsity athletes may be treated different by significant others. Varsity sports exert and influence on the larger student culture in high school sports. The impact of sport participation depends on the meanings given to it and meanings emerge through social interaction. Understand coakley"s problems & recommendations for hs sport critical assessments and new sports focused on lifetime and co-ed participation. Overemphasis on sports development and big time models need for regular. Limited participation access- need more teams in more sports where size and strength are not primary, need gender equity and oppurtunties for students with disabilities. Athletes privilieged over other students- give equal attention and recognition to the achievements of students in activities other than sports to avoid, distorting the student status structure in schools, creating tensions between athletes and other students.
