PURPOSE:
To review and reflect on the dilemmas surrounding the topic of deviance through the example of deviance in sport.
TASKS: *Update-You can work independently or with a partner
With a partner, discuss the topic outlined below. Type a detailed response by gathering supporting points from the course material.
Follow the guideline checklist and submit your discussion post to the Discussion Forum in FOL.
Submit a PDF or MS Word copy to the FanshaweOnline DropBox for Turnitin checking.
Review the posts in the forum and post a reply (a paragraph or two, can include parts of what you have written in your assignment).
GUIDELINE CHECKLIST:
Single spaced, full paragraphs, 12-point font, Arial, Verdana or Times New Roman
APA style title page(name, course code, school, date etc) and reference page(on the copy submitted to the DropBox only)
Post is to be 250 words minimum, with a maximum of 500 words.
Include in-text citations where applicable.
REMINDER:
When you include information from the coursebook, FOL material, and/or other sources you MUST reference. Marks will be deducted if a large portion of your response is copied from another source. You may use other sources to develop your answers, but essentially you should only require FOL material and the coursebook.
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CRITICAL THINKING DISCUSSION POST QUESTIONS:
Have a look at the links posted with the assignment guideline (under Assignments) to help you start thinking about this topic.
Deviance in Sport:
What is considered ‘deviant’ in the world of sports?
Why is deviance in sport difficult to define?
What should be considered ‘deviant’ in sports, but is currently an ‘accepted norm’?
What would you consider to be the biggest problem of deviance in sports today?
Tip: Attempt to incorporate as much information and key concepts from the course book and course material, as possible. You may want to put key words from the SOCI-1008 course in bold
