Recreation and Sport Studies

RSS2023Sociology of Sport, Leisure & Physical Activity 3 ch (3C)

Explores sport, physical activity, and leisure as social phenomena and important aspects of modern society. Examine many of the same sociological issues within the framework of sport, physical activity, and leisure that exist in society as a whole. More specifically, consider the cultural aspects of sport, physical activity and leisure; how they are related to social institutions (such as education, politics, and economics); and how they affect and are affected by social inequalities. 

Prerequisites: KIN 1001 or permission of the instructor.