M.

Hamza

MEANING OF SOCIOLOGY

Sociology is the discipline which attempts at the scientific study of the society. The

word sociology has been derived from Latin word ‘Societus’ and “Logy” which

means society and science. So the complete word “Sociology” means study of

society. This branch of science studies the human entire social relationships is it

social, cultural, economic, political and so on.

Man is a social animal. He cannot live a life alone. He has a tendency to associate

with other people because he is a social creature by nature. His animal nature is

molded into human nature by socializing. According to dictionary meaning of

sociology, “it is the study of relationship between people living in groups”.

Sociology is the scientific study of social behaviour, its origins, development,

organization ,and institutions. It is a social science that uses various methods of

empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about

social order, social disorder and social change.

IMPORTANCE OF SOCIOLOGY IN THE FIELD OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In physical education sociology has a great importance. Because it’s specifically

focus on the relationship between sports and society. The requirements or needs of

the people have been multiplying day by day and in the same lot of social problems

are increasing badly. Some of the problems can be solved through the programmes

of physical education and sports. In reality, sociology plays pivot role in physical

education and sports. Sports sociology is useful for the players and athletes.

IMPORTANCES

The few importance’s of Sociology in the field of Physical education and in

Games& Sports which are useful for players and athletes are as listed below :-

(i) DISCIPLINE DEVELOPED

A player can learn more and quickly if he is disciplined. Discipline learnt by

socialization is important requisite of physical education. So sociology is

always helpful in developing qualities such as self discipline, good moral

character and honesty.

(ii) CO-OPERATION DEVELOPED

A team in game and sports can defeated the other team with the full co-

operation of their team members. Man is a social animal he cannot live

alone.So he need interaction with others this interaction helps in developing

cooperation.

(iii) BEHAVIOUR MODIFIED

A playing player in Games and Sports even shows calm behaviour even if

they lose the game. Games and Sports help to promote the behaviour and

friendship among the players.

(iv) TOLERENCE DEVELOPED

Sociology helps the player in Games and Sports to keep patience if opponent

player show indiscipline in the game. This shows that player’s tolerance

power increased to tolerate the odd situation in Games and Sports.

(v) REGULARITY DEVELOPED

Sociology teaches us the regularity. The regularity plays an important role in

games and sports. Regular practice makes a player perfect in his game. We

all know the old popular proverb, “Practice makes a man perfect.”

(vi) SINCERITY DEVELOPED

A player should be more sincere towards his game. Sociology teaches us

more sincere towards our job. Due to sincerely attitude of the athlete or

players towards the country he can achieve the optimum position in the

society.

(vii) FRIENDSHIP DEVELOPED

A team player should have friendly relationship with each others in the

playfield and outside the playfield. This quality developed only when two

team’s players interacted each other in friendly environment.

(viii) DUTIFULNESS

Every player does his duty with honesty during practice and playing time.

This quality gives a lot of fame to the player in the society and in the

country.

(ix) CHARACTER DEVELOPED

Sociology is also helpful in the development of character while playing

games & sports. Therefore sociology teaches players or athletes that how

they should behave with his teammate players and opponent players during

tense situation.

(x) PUNCTUALITY DEVELOPED

Sociology helpful for every player to be punctual during practice session and

playing time.In the absence of punctuality it is very difficult to achieve the

success in Games and Sports activity.

HEALTHY SOCIETY DEVELOPED

We can say that games and sports contribute a lot towards the formation of a

healthy society. Because it develops so many qualities in the players like

leadership, self discipline honesty, cooperation, friendship, moral character

sympathetic attitude and courage.