Chabot College
Fall 2010
Course Outline for Physical Education 8
SPORT IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
Course Description:
8 - Sport in Contemporary Society
History of sport; the political, social and economic impact of sport on public opinion. An
investigation into the phenomenon of sport including cultural stratification, race, gender,
education, economics, politics and the mass media. 3 hours.
[Typical contact hours: 52.5]
Prerequisite Skills:
None
Expected Outcomes for Students:
Upon completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. describe the nature and function of sport;
2. describe the relationship between sport and society;
3. demonstrate understanding of the history of racism in sport;
4. explain the progress of women in sport;
5. interpret the influences of politics on sport.
Course Content:
1. Introduction to the history of sport
2. Sport and culture
3. Youth sports
4. Sport and cultural stratification
5. Sport and race (racism)
6. Sport and gender – history of women in sport
7. Sport and education – the student/athlete
8. Sport and economics
9. Sport and politics – impact of politics on sport
10. Sport and the mass media
Methods of Presentation:
1. Lecture
2. Online website
3. Activities
3 units
Chabot College
Course Outline for Physical Education 8, Page 2
Fall 2010
Assignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:
1. Typical Assignments
a. Web searches and writing assignments
b. Writing short essays on a variety of topics
2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress
a. Quizzes
b. Written exercises
c. Book review
d. Final examination
Textbooks:
Social Issues in Sport (1st Edition), Ronald B Woods, 2007.
Special Student Material:
None
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