kinesiology online discussion
1) Briefly explain at least one example of either ‘gemeinschaft’ (collective expression) or ‘gesellschaft’ (individual expression) within a specific physical culture – how does one sport or physical activity either help to develop a sense of community, and/or promote individual interests over those of the collective?
2) Provide a brief description of your own example of ‘communitas’ – an experience or ritual form of physical culture that is both formed on and leads to a sense of social togetherness. How/why do particular sports or physical activities help to create ‘communitas’?
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