Sociology of Sport

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Sport is viewed by some scholars as socially constructed and therefore a product of society. Of all the social institutions that social scientists study-family, religion, medial, government, medicine, race-sport is arguably the least studied in proportion to its societal impact. Sport plays a pervasive role in almost all of our lives as fans, players, and consumers. Despite this omnipresence, spo1ts remain an understudied topic. Sports are seen as both an independent variable (it has effects on us as participant and fan), and as a dependent variable in that sports are affected by organizational dynamics, as well as broader societal and cultural processes. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3