Foundations of Sport in the Americas.

Catalog description

This course provides a comprehensive examination of sport in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean, including historical, sociological, economic, cultural, and political perspectives. Students will examine the different sport systems across the different regions in the Americas including the operation of community and professional sport. In addition, students will examine how the American sport systems fit in the greater global sports industry. Prereq or Coreq: Restricted to Sport Management program or permission of instructor. Dual-listing: SPMT 621 .