PHED 2090 Sport in Society

Description

Sport in Society introduces students to an in-depth study of the major issues in the world of sports and how it relates to society. All primary issues impacting contemporary sports are covered, including performance- enhancing drugs; human growth hormones; gender inequity; race and ethnicity; youth, adolescent, and adult programs; media involvement; economics; management structures; and globalization.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Social theories

2. Researching performance-enhancing drugs and growth hormones

3. Race and ethnicity

4. Gender equity

5. Globalization

6. Ethics

7. Public Relations

8. Age appropriate participation

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and explain the effects upon sport as it relates to society.

2. Articulate the challenges within sport as it relates to race and ethnicity.

3. Describe age appropriate participation and its effects on current society.

4. Define Globalization as it relates to sport and society.

5. Identify the challenges within sport as it relates to gender equity.

6. Describe the effects of performance-enhancing drugs on athletes and how it can be regulated.

7. Define and explain management structures as it relates to sport.

8. Describe and define management structures as it relates to sport.

9. Describe ethics in sport and its impacts in society.

Credit Details

Lecture: 3

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None