Why Study Sociology?
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you should be able to: Explain why it is worthwhile to study sociology. Identify ways sociology is applied in the real world. Figure 1.9 The research of Kenneth and Mamie Clark helped the Supreme Court decide to end “separate but equal” racial segregation in schools in the United States. […]
Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
Learning Objectives By the end of this section you should be able to: Describe the ways that sociological theories are used to explain social institutions. Differentiate between functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism. Figure 1.7 Sociologists develop theories to explain social occurrences such as protest rallies. (Credit: David Shankbone/flickr) Sociologists study social events, interactions, and patterns, and […]
The History of Sociology
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you should be able to: Explain why sociology emerged when it did Describe how sociology became a separate academic discipline Figure 1.4 People have been thinking like sociologists long before sociology became a distinct academic discipline: Plato and Aristotle, Confucius, Khaldun, Voltaire, and Mary Wollstonecraft set the stage for […]
What Is Sociology?
Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you should be able to: Explain concepts central to sociology. Describe how different sociological perspectives have developed. What Are Society and Culture? Figure 1.2 Sociologists learn about society while studying one-to-one and group interactions. (Credit: GlacierNPS/Flickr) Sociology is the scientific and systematic study of groups and group interactions, societies and […]
Mobility
Describe the effects of energy and force on movement using acceleration and velocity.Explain the three classes of levers present in the human body and demonstrate their use in physical activity.
Evaluations
Discuss the factors involved in conducting a fitness evaluation using national fitness tests.Interpret the results of a fitness evaluation.Set personal fitness goals based on the results of a fitness evaluation
Skills
Describe strategies for assessing skill-related fitness levels.Identify factors that influence skill-related fitness levels.List and define each of the six skill-related fitness components.
Health
Describe strategies for assessing health-related fitness levels.Identify activities which improve the components of health-related fitness.List and define each of the five health-related fitness components.
Principles
Apply the training principles of overload, progression, and specificity to physical activity.Describe the components of FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type).Identify proper procedures and benefits of warming up and cooling down.
Fit Lifestlye
Describe the relationship between physical fitness and lifestyle.List controllable and uncontrollable factors that influence physical fitness levels
