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Lecture 16Chapter 16: Politics and SportDiscussion: In the United States, what role does the government play in physical activity, health, and sport? Mandating PE classes in school. School lunches, (Michelle Obama), Physical fitness tests, governments building community centers, setting standards and recommendations for everyone,Role of Government in Physical Activity (PA) and HealthU.S. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionLinks information on PA and quality of life.Sets recommendations and guidelines for PA.1950s Council on Youth FitnessPresident’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (created in 1961)JFK was president who signed this law into legislationAn appropriate role of the government as it relates to sport is to guarantee the physical readiness for the militaryGovernment became involved because less pickup games which means less physical activity. And TV became affordable and accessible in more homes.Role of Government in SportDesignates the USOC but does not provide its funding.Intervenes when there are scandals or social issues in sport (MLB steroid use and drug testing).Protects rights of Americans.Right to participate, to receive funding, etc.Promotes equal opportunities.Title IXProtects financial interests of the public.Government spending to stimulate economy, Antitrust laws (prevent formation of monopolies because monopolies suppress competition and free trade)Government’s Use of Sport to Promote Unity and IdentityCities work to attract pro teams to increase the attractiveness of the city.Sport unifies strangers and provides topics of conversation.Sport promotes collective identity through apparel.Ex) “Packers Fans Everywhere”Cities and countries hold special sporting events.Amateur sports capital of the U.S.: Indianapolis, IndianaLexington SC: youth baseball (Dixie Youth World Series)Nationalism and SportPatriotic symbols and colors at international competitionsNational anthem played before gamesArmy–Navy gameSymbolism and patriotismExpression of loyalty in hard timesHistoric Olympic boycottsOlympics, major events as terrorist targetsDiscussion: What expressions of civic or national pride do you recognize in your sporting and physical activity experiences?Are they appropriate?Use of Sport to Promote Social ValuesCapitalist societyCompetition, hard work, winnerSocialist societyTeamwork, fitness, friendshipPotential to integrate people from diverse backgrounds in areas of conflictPotential to uplift poor countries, but at what cost?Sport and SocietySport distracts from difficult times of life (distraction = passivity).Sport helps maintain the status quo (male dominance, traditional values).Sport can change society (Muhammad Ali, Arthur Ashe, Billie Jean King).All athletes who had bigger causes other than their athleticsSport can promote politicians (photo opportunities, athletes turned politicians).Discussion: What examples have you seen of politicians using sport for their own political purposes?Politics Within Sport OrganizationsSports are run by international or national governing bodies (NGBs).If there is more than one organization for a particular sport, each struggles for control.Federations have less control, so their role is confusing.Federation may provide guidelines, but does not have the authority to set rules or standards like an association or an organizationThe NCAA has unchecked control.The NCAA is the schools. The individual institutionsDifficult to create new pro leagues, tours.Politics in Youth Sport OrganizationsThere are single-sport organizations and multisport (Amateur Athletic Union) organizations.National Federation of State High School Associations has minimal central control, state by state variations in rules, policiesDiscussion: What political issues arose within your high school or club sport organizations?Were the young athletes aware?How did the organizers handle the situation?SPTE 110 1st Edition Lecture 16Chapter 16: Politics and Sport Discussion: In the United States, what role does the government play in physical activity, health, and sport? Mandating PE classes in school. School lunches, (Michelle Obama), Physical fitness tests, governments building community centers, setting standards and recommendationsfor everyone,  Role of Government in Physical Activity (PA) and Health- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention o Links information on PA and quality of life.o Sets recommendations and guidelines for PA.- 1950s Council on Youth Fitness- President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (created in 1961)o JFK was president who signed this law into legislation - An appropriate role of the government as it relates to sport is to guarantee the physical readiness for the military - Government became involved because less pickup games which means less physical activity. And TV became affordable and accessible in more homes. Role of Government in Sport- Designates the USOC but does not provide its funding.- Intervenes when there are scandals or social issues in sport (MLB steroid use and drug testing).- Protects rights of Americans.o Right to participate, to receive funding, etc. - Promotes equal opportunities.o Title IX - Protects financial interests of the public.o Government spending to stimulate economy, Antitrust laws (prevent formation of monopolies because monopolies suppress competition and free trade) These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. Government’s Use of Sport to Promote Unity and Identity- Cities work to attract pro teams to increase the attractiveness of the city.- Sport unifies strangers and provides topics of conversation.- Sport promotes collective identity through apparel.o Ex) “Packers Fans Everywhere” - Cities and countries hold special sporting events. o Amateur sports capital of the U.S.: Indianapolis, Indiana o Lexington SC: youth baseball (Dixie Youth World Series)  Nationalism and Sport- Patriotic symbols and colors at international competitions- National anthem played before games- Army–Navy gameo Symbolism and patriotism - Expression of loyalty in hard times - Historic Olympic boycotts- Olympics, major events as terrorist targets Discussion: What expressions of civic or national pride do you recognize in your sporting and physical activity experiences? Are they appropriate?  Use of


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