- History and Organization of Sport in the U.S.

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This course examines the historical foundations of sport in the United States, from the early cultures of the indigenous peoples of North America to present day. In particular we will explore the history of sporting activities by examining their rise from tribal and folk games during pre-colonial and antebellum America, to the national pastimes and amusements of the 19th century, to the financial commodification of sport in the 20th and 21st centuries. Overall, this course will explore how social, political, and economic factors throughout U.S. history have shaped our historical understanding of culture and athletic experiences.