Participant Observation Summary : The Dartmouth Men's Varsity Helifts

What is an athlete? If it’s someone who can zoom through a triathlon or an ultra race without breaking a sweat, I think that could exclude most of us, even those who play sports. For too long has the definition of an athlete been ingrained in the minds of individuals right from their early school days— the all-star players the crowd cannot stop looking at, whose numbers are forever remembered, and always make the front cover of the weekly newspaper. I, for one, beg to differ. While I have utmost respect for these talented sportsmen, I believe there is much more behind this identity than the glory often associated with a varsity jacket.

In this analysis I will cover the different aspects of sport subculture and what it means to be a recognizable member within a group. I will give examples of what it means to be a part of such subcultures. For example, shared ways of dressing, group status and credibility, as well as some of the groups norms and rituals. The specific group I will discuss will be my basketball team and the role I play within it. Because my team is at highly competitive level, our norms may be unlike to other teams’ especially those of less competitive teams. Each and every team has their own culture and practices, and it is through these that they identify themselves as being different from other teams along with giving them an identity and a

After receiving approval from the Institutional Review Board of the university and permission from the coaches of the designated sports, we administered our survey packets to student athletes that were willing to participate in our study. We found most of our participants in the Griffon Indoor Sports Complex and Looney Arena at Missouri Western before or after their practice times. The student athletes were asked if they would be willing to complete surveys over self-motivation and athletic burnout. They were notified that their identity would be kept anonymous and that it would not affect their sport or how their coaches/teammates viewed them since the coaches were not present during the results. We asked them to read all questions carefully

There is a picture emerge in my mind, this is we played basketball games, each nice and healthy body are running in the gym ,grab the ball, past the person, jump and through. Our hand’s hand like can move. We like the running wolf to the prey, if the ball into the basketball, we pass each other with pleasure. This is a memorable of gym, unity and pleasure into a

Kirk, D., 2002. The Social Construction of the Body in Physical Education and Sports. ResearchGate, Page 79.

Constant abbreviated, cut-off sentences in media culture, have alerted educators as they start to notice these habits entering the classroom. For instance, Chad Dion Lassiter, a professor of race relations at the University of Pennsylvania, noted that essays have been so deeply rooted in technological culture that, “After the first few sentences, college admissions professionals toss them to the side” (US News). Casual use of internet slang and abbreviations such as”totally” and“u” are all part the negative effects technology has had on writing and overall language. Although some argue that literacy changes over time and that these abbreviations have been around for centuries, it’s still important to refine basic writing skills, mostly in our

Community is the often missing link in a world marked by self-interests and cynicism; it fosters affinity, understanding and unified action. What I found within my passion for weightlifting is an extraordinarily powerful, diverse foundation of strong-minded individuals united in one core purpose: to improve themselves. Yet, this purpose is by no means self-centered; for it is not so much the weights as it is the sense of togetherness and selfless commitment to one another that has brought me to love the sport.

This idea of how volleyball relates to Johnson’s framework will be discussed throughout, starting with how my high school volleyball team is a social system. I have been a part of social systems my whole life, but one of my favorite systems, that I’ve

Early in the United States’ higher education system, sports were regarded as a waste of time, as emphasis was placed on academic rigor. Since most of the American higher education system was based on the structure of English universities, students were to take on a likeness of their professors as further explained, “an important part—was…to witness social and intellectual exchange among their superiors, in hope that they would aspire someday to be worthy of sitting among them” (Delbanco, 2014, P.38). Because of this thought, and American’s desire for higher achievement than the English schools, early United States

One sport that I did not even view as a sport before is weightlifting. What is weightlifting? It is the sport or activity of lifting barbells or other heavy weights. However, it is more than just that. Like many sportive activities, they all benefit the ones who are active and committed. Nevertheless, weightlifting is a good benefactor on the muscles, bones, joints, and the common risks of the human body. “Weightlifting strengthens your bones and can help you stay active and healthy as you age” is a factual quote from the article “Why Is Lifting Weights Good for You?” The encouragement of knowing that weightlifting is healthy will be supported with the analysis of the article, my opinion of the matter, and how it affects students’ lives today.

We interviewed Tyler Webb, a UCF undergraduate student majoring in athletic training. He has interned with some of the local Tampa, Fl high schools and is currently working with the UCF athletes. His sport passions include football, baseball and the medical/scientific aspect of sports. This interviewee emphasized how sports is not only about the competition aspect but also about giving people something to connect with. Sports not only create a sense of community but, also provides a financial revenue for the area surrounding any team. He mentioned that there are many different relationships connected to sports; economic, social, cultural, religious and political.

Other ideas are forced upon males as they mature in competitive sport, such as how the ideal male body includes broad shoulders, muscular chest and arms, and a narrow waist-lead to an achievement-oriented approach to masculinity. It takes work to build such a body, and the men who do so often view muscular development as a way to define themselves and prove their worth. This masculine identity is directly a result of the male competing with each other in sport, and what they view as “better” or “dominant”

The sports psychology concepts taught throughout this semester gave me a better understanding of why individuals act the way they do in certain situations. Now that I have been introduced to the realm of sports psychology, I understand the reasoning for personal sports behavior. During this semester, this class has analyzed peer reviewed studies, thus allowing individuals, including myself, to critically discuss major sport psychology concepts. Three concepts discussed throughout this semester reviewed the concepts of group and team dynamics, the self-confidence level in sports, and the response to injury. After reviewing the topics stated above, I can anticipate and assist future behaviors of others which will assist clinical care in my future

Sports have always been heavily embedded in our culture, so to no surprise it is bound to have a connection in college recreation all over the country. To

Playing sports provides coaches and athletes with professional opportunities. Irrespective of the presentation, sports is an integral part of our contemporary social life (Appleby and Foster 2013)