Sociocultural Factors in Physical Education and School Health Education

Catalog description

This is a content course which focuses on contemporary and historical perspectives on sociocultural and philosophical issues that influence teaching and learning in school health and physical education. Students analyze how particular students and student groups are advantaged and disadvantaged in and through social practices in school health, physical education, and physical activity environments. Topics include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, ability, bodies, socioeconomic status, and culturally responsive teaching. Prerequisite: admission to physical, adapted, and school health education; junior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.