AUSES 160 - Sociocultural Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity

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

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.

AUSES 266 - Gender in Sport and Physical Activity

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

Exploring construction and performance of gender in sport and physical activity. Intersections with other identity categories, such as race, sexuality and ability will also be explored to understand a more complex process of gender production.

AUSES 293 - Introduction to Research in Sport and Exercise Science

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

Introduction to a set of skills that can be used to better comprehend the research literature and to recognize new questions that need to be researched in the field of sport and exercise science. Prerequisite: AUSTA 153 or any introduction to statistics in Augustana.