I. Course Title: Sociocultural Aspects of Sport (GE)
II. Course Number: ESHE 370
III. Credit Hours: 3 credits
IV. Prerequisites: None
V. Course Description: The purpose of this course is to introduce the student to sport
specific sociocultural perspectives as they apply to the study of sport management.
Topics may include race/ethnicity, gender and social class, and globalization as these
report to sport. Students will demonstrate the ability to assess the effect of sport
in both America and global societies.
Note(s): General Education and Cultural or Behavioral Analysis designated course.
VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:
Topics covered in this course may include the following but are not limited to:
- Social Theory & Sport
- Impacts of Sport on Culture
- Socialization & Sport
- Youth Sports
- High School and College Sports
- Deviance in Sport
- Violence in Sport
- Gender and Sport
- Race and Ethnicity and Sport
- Social Class & Sport
- Economics & Sport
- Politics & Sport
- Religion & Sport
- Media & Sport
- Globalization and Sport
- Sport as a microcosm of society
- Sport and social change
- What’s Trending in Sport
VI. Detailed Description of Conduct of Course:
A variety of instructional methods may be used including, but not limited to:
- Lectures
- Small-group work
- Class presentations
- Debates
- Videos
- Online delivery
- Guest speakers
VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:
- Discuss and apply sport sociology theories to sport specific topics (i.e., youth sport,
violence in sport, gender and sport)
- Describe and provide examples for how sport is a microcosm of greater society
- Explain and provide examples for how sport can be a vehicle for social change
- Investigate the dominant ideologies related to sport and their role in changing/reinforcing
sport culture
- See him/her/themselves as a positive yet practical agent of change for the future
of the sport industry
- Define culture and explain how culture can shape sports within social worlds.
VIII. Assessment Measures:
Assessment measures may include, but are not limited to:
- Movie reflections
- Debates
- Discussion Boards
- Critical reflections
- Exams
- Presentations
- Participation
Other Course Information: None
Review and Approval
March 01, 2021