Introduction to Sport in the Humanities

Three credits · Undergraduate

This course serves as an introduction to sport in the humanities. Students will learn about the philosophical, historical, and socio- cultural dimensions of sport. Issues and themes to be explored include the historical conceptualization of sport, the significance of sport, knowledge in sport, excellence in sport, the beauty of sport, and sport culture. Credit will be granted for only one of HKIN 150 or HKIN 250. Students take HKIN 150 or 154, not both. Restricted to first year HKIN students. Three credits.