PHE 221 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SPORT

A basic introduction to the central issues of sport in our society. A study of the connection between sport and spheres of social life, including family, education, politics, the economy and the media. Understanding how sports participation informs the way people think about their own bodies, and about gender, social class, and race and ethnicity. Other topics include violence in sport, youth sport ethics and intercollegiate sport.

Credits

4

Registration Restrictions

Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Enrollment Limit

Enrollment limited to 24 students.