BSM 2701: Sociology of Sport
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BSM 2701: Sociology of Sport
Description
Analysis of how sociology can be used to study sport in society. Focuses on sports and sport-related behaviors as they occur in social and cultural contexts and uses concepts, theories, and research as tools that enable students to examine sports as a part of culture.
Outcomes
- Describe the sociology of sports and reasons it should be studied.
- Relate modern social theories to better management and decision-making in sports.
- Evaluate the impact sociology of sports has on decision-making in high school and college sports.
- Describe how organized sports programs affect the socialization of children.
- Discuss principles and concepts of deviance and violence in sports.
- Assess societal issues that result from gender, race, and ethnic diversity in sports.
- Discuss commercialization of sports such as the role of money and power.
- Explain the global impact of sports.
PreRequisites
None
Textbook(s)
Sports in society: Issues and controversies (Rev: 11th ed.)
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (2015)
Author: Coakley, J. J.
ISBN: 978-0-07-802252-4
* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the AU Bookstore at [email protected]
