Course Description

KP211 Sociology of Physical Activity 0.5

Sport as an institution in North American society from a sociological perspective. The focus is on a more complete understanding of the role that sport plays in contemporary society with reference to participation in sport activity according to gender, social class, age, and ethnic group. Social change with sport as an agent of change is also studied. (Cross-listed as SY211).

Prerequisite: KP121 or SY100*.

Exclusion: SY210.

Official electronic version updated on November 10, 2000

M. Watson, Editor