Physical Education A-Level
Social structures and institutions
What Social structures and institutions means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Social structures and institutions
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Reference: AQA
Parts of society such as family, education, sport clubs, media, government and the economy, each transmitting expectations about who should play which sport.
Topics that use Social structures and institutions
- 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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