AUPED 160 - Sociocultural Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Augustana Faculty

Introduction to the sociocultural dimensions of sport and physical activity. The course examines a variety of social institutions, processes, issues, and their relationship to sport and physical education in Canada and the United States. Topics include the emergence of modern sport, sport and culture, socialization, class and gender relations, race and ethnicity, government and politics, commercialization, the mass media, schools and universities, drugs and violence.