Physical Education A-Level
Social structures
What Social structures means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Social structures
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Reference: AQA
The patterned relationships and institutions through which people organise activity, such as schools, sports clubs, families and governing bodies.
Topics that use Social structures
- Sociological theory applied to equal opportunities (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Agents of social control and their sanctions
- Barriers to participation
- Direct and indirect discrimination
- Disability
- Disadvantaged
- Discrimination
- Disease prevention through participation
- Distinguishing health, fitness, and social benefits
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