INST 210 - Sport, Power, and Society

FC SSCI

4 credits
Sport is often described as a microcosm of society. What does that mean? In this course, we will explore how involvement in sport culture influences us individually, interpersonally, and our engagement in our communities in and beyond sport. In particular, we will apply theories and frameworks for understanding power to examine historical and current events in sport in conjunction with our own experiences to consider how we can each leverage our individual and collective power to create the communities we envision in and beyond sport. Speakers and resources from several sports organizations will provide examples of why and how they use sport and physical activity as a tool for community building and promoting holistic well-being within the communities they work with.

Community-Based Learning
This course is appropriate for new students.