Sport and Society

[0.50] credits · Undergraduate

This course examines key concepts and themes in the sociology of sport, treating sport as a lens through which to understand social issues. Drawing on current and historical case studies, students will investigate and analyze the impact of sport on society. Topics may include celebrity athletes, fandom, sports media and technology, the body and training regimes, violence in sport, drug use in sport, children's sports and socialization, sports industries and commercialization.