Reifsteck (2011) identified that there is a positive relationship between an individual’s athletic identity and physical activity. However, other research has demonstrated that dissolving athletic identity is essential for a smooth retirement and transition out of sport, which creates a paradox for athletes entering retirement (Reifsteck, 2011). In a review of relevant literature, Reifsteck (2011) was able to make multiple distinctions about the correlation between athletic identity and physical activity levels, including the notion that one’s physical abilities are major contributors to his or her self-esteem. In addition, she determined that athletic identity is partially influenced by other people’s perceptions, in that if people see …show more content…
They were administered multiple measures including the Athletic Identity Measurement Scale (AIMS), the Athletic Identity Questionnaire (AIQ), the Godin Leisure Time Exercise Questionnaire (Godin), as well as several others. Reifsteck (2011) measured athletic identity with the AIMS, addressed the research question with the AIQ, addressed physical activity levels with the Godin, and required participants to provide self-report ratings of past and present athletic identity (Reifsteck, 2011). Results indicated that stronger athletic identity was correlated to higher physical activity levels, and most participants had a difficult time transitioning into retirement from sport (Reifsteck, 2011). In addition, participants reported that their physical activity was promoted by simply identifying as an athlete; however, time, motivation, and a reduction in athletic identity were the biggest obstacles in continuing to exercise, after athletes’ athletic career (Reifsteck, 2011). Moreover, the results demonstrated that the athletes in this study were generally externally motivated, in that they relied on coaches, trainers, and teammates for motivation to engage in physical …show more content…
(2013) found that media accounts accredited an athlete’s decision to retire as a failure to fulfill his or her natural obligation. In addition, when athletes decided to return to elite competition, media depictions of that decision referred to it as natural and expectable (Cosh et al., 2013). This study demonstrated that the media has an influence on perceived athletic identity of athletes. This influence is likely to increase significantly moving forward for multiple reasons. For example, athletes’ increased use of social media is subjected to scrutiny by the media simply because they have access to it. With more insight into the lives of these athletes, the media will increase the stories and articles because the social media provides them with the means to do so. Therefore, Cosh et al. (2013) suggested that athletes should utilize narrative therapy during their transition out of sport, as it may assist in the exploration and generation of new
Everyone has a special event that determines our life journey. This event can give us identity, happiness or even pain and sadness. The special event that changed my life was deciding to play basketball because basketball helped me find peace, happiness and gave me identity. When I was ten years old my grandfather succumbed to cancer. His death created hatred inside of me.
Figueroa’s framework has been developed to be an influential part of analysing one’s access and equity in exercise, sport, and physical activity (text book). Many social factors directly or indirectly shape opinions and influence an individual’s decisions to participate in physical activity, additionally these factors change throughout an individual’s life (Crossley, 2013). The individual, interpersonal, and institutional level of Figueroa’s framework have all significantly impacted my sporting pathway/career and will be examined further throughout this essay. Through these findings, I will also reflect and predict the level of framework that will primarily influence my future participation in sport.
Gatz, Margaret, Michael A. Messner, and Sandra Rokeach. Paradoxes of youth and sport. Albany: State University of New York, 2002.. 12-13.
The business of sports marketing has become both lucrative and influential in shaping sport in general and the individual athletes. The desire for endorsement offers and profitable media coverage has become a crucial facet of modern sport. With a selection of athletes making millions of dollars a year, outside of their sporting arena, it is obvious to see the impact of marketing and advertising on sport. In this essay I will examine the ways in which marketing effects the athletes and sport in general. Also, I will identify the characteristics of a marketable sporting "celebrity" and further look into African American athletes specifically and the way the African American community is marketed.
In a recent study, 403 participants were first asked to answer a short questionnaire regarding their gender, age, and physical exercise habits. They then completed a questionnaire regarding perceived characteristics of a sport. In this latter questionnaire, the respondent was asked to rate to what degree the descriptor is characteristic of the sport or those practicing the sport using a seven-point scale from 1 (“Not at all characteristic of the sport/sport participant”) to 7 (“Very much characteristic of the sport/sport participant”). For each participant, the sport to be rated was randomly selected out of 41 different sports, 19 of which had been previously labeled gender-neutral, 7 of which ha...
“The Effects of Sport Participation on Student-Athletes’ and Non-Athlete Students’ Social Life and Identity.” Journal of Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics. College Sport Research Institute. 2010, 3, 176-193. Cosh, Suzanne. Tully, Phillip.
Vickers, E. (2014, February 11). Mental Health in the Student-Athlete. - The Sport In Mind – Sport Psychology. Retrieved April 1, 2014, from http://www.thesportinmind.com/articles/mental-health-in-the-student-athlete/
Sports are an important aspect in society. They help people to strive to reach certain goals and join people together, but they also can divide people and turn a fun game into the main purpose of someone’s life. Taking sports games too seriously can be harmful for both the athlete and the spectator. The attitude of always winning at any cost in sports and has managed to distract us from other important parts of our lives, such as health and education. This importance of the value of sports can heavily influence the way that we see ourselves as both the spectator and the athlete by creating a positive self image and distilling confidence and discipline within the player, or by embedding self doubt and invertedness.
I have designed a logo and slogan that is relatable to affected females who are not receiving enough recognition in sports. I have chosen two classical sports, American Football and Association Football. My design choices are unlimited to these specific sports, instead, are for a powerful movement. In effect, the pink background color and the symbolic symbol of the unspecified gender demonstrates a concise idea of which gender advocates the protest. In addition, I positioned my sports icons near my symbolic representation of the unspecified gender, to create proximity.
Overall, sports journalism has impacted sports in a positive way in that it has made people more aware of sports going on around them. The more modern sport had become the more important the audience or the “fan” had become. In the book Sports Fans, Identity, and Socialization: Exploring the Fandemonium they discuss how important the emergence of media has become to the socialization of
Coalter et al. (1994) illustrated that those who stayed in education after the minimal school leaving age had higher rates of sports participation than the school leavers. This statement inspired the author of this review to research, and essentially ascertain what implications and constraints occur in an adolescent and adult environment when considering participating in sport.
People who have become involved in sports and recreation develop a larger group of friends, receive more social support, and are more likely to engage in conversation with o...
Whether its baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, or tennis, sports is seen all over the world as a representation of one’s pride for their city, country, and even continent. Sports is something that is valued world-wide which has the ability to bring communities together and create different meanings, beliefs and practices between individuals. Although many people may perceive sports to have a significant meaning within our lives, it can also have the ability to separate people through gender inequalities which can also be represented negatively throughout the media. This essay will attempt to prove how gender is constructed in the sports culture while focusing on female athletes and their acceptance in today’s society.
Sports psychology is the study of how psychology influences sports, athletic performance, exercise and physical activity. Some sports psychologists work with professional athletes and coaches to improve performance and increase motivation. Other professionals use exercise and sports to enhance people’s lives and well-being. While finding ways to help athletes is certainly an important part of sports psychology, the application of exercise and physical activity for improving the lives of non-athletes is also a major focus.
The downfall of the influence that the media has on sports is that they can be bias toward situation that may arise in the sports world. There can also be too much or not enough sports coverage on at time when society needs them. Athletes often feel that they receive too much attention and can’t live their lives. A prime example is Seattle Seahawk running back Marshawn Lynch, who has publicly voiced his frustration with the media, even going as far as answering every question asked with “I’m just here, so I wont get fined” twenty-five times during Super Bowl media