Posted: June 20th, 2016

Introduction: What is the field of sociology of sport?

1. Introduction: What is the field of sociology of sport?
2. What sport did you select and why? Describe it as you did in Week 2.
3. Description of your field observation: Explain why you selected this event, and submit your finalized observation report.
4. Analysis: What did you learn from your experience in field work? What conclusions can you draw about the sport from the sociological point of view?
5. What did you learn from conducting field observation research? What do you think of this as a methodology?
6. Reflect on sports and the field of sociology of sport. Why do people participate in such large numbers and with such fervor? What role does this play in society?