SM 2120 - Humanity in Sports

Sport can be considered a microcosm of society due to the social issues that are also reflected in society at large. Examples include (but are not limited to) racism, gender inequity, social class exclusion, greed and corruption, diversity, and violence. The purpose of this class is to: 1) familiarize students with a variety of social issues that occur in sport, 2) examine these various issues through sociological and philosophical lenses, and 3) develop students understanding of the practice view of sport which can in turn be used to appreciate the application of moral and societal values. Credits: 4