- The nature and concept of Sociology as a ScienceCulture, Society and the IndividualThe development of Social Theory
- Social stratification and social class
- The state, government, power and politicsGender, Family, Education, Religion
- The social origins of physical education and sport
- The application of sociological theories to physical education and sport
- The impact of social structures and social context on people''''''''''''''''s experience of and participation in physical education
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