Physical Education A-Level
Society
What Society means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definitions of Society
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Reference: AQA
An organised collection of people, groups and institutions sharing norms, values and patterns of interaction.
An organised group of people associated for a specific purpose or with a shared common interest.
Topics that use Society
- 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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