KINES 400 - Sport Sociology

Upper Division

Concurrently
Concurrent enrollment in KINES 300 is allowed.

Prerequisites
KINES 100, minimum grade C-.; KINES 300, or for non-majors, permission of the instructor.

Examines the contemporary issues in sport and physical activity from a sociological perspective. Students will explore current sociological theories/paradigms, research techniques and analyze empirical research in sociology, education and related fields while focusing on the social and cultural structures, patterns and organizations associated with sport. Topics include the in-depth study of sport as it relates to: the socialization process, racial and gender equity, upward social mobility, politics, economics, and our educational system in North America.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
SOCSI - Social Sciences

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: KINES 114

Course credits: 3