Physical Education-Prof: Sport in Society (A)

About EDPE 3200 A

Examines sport as a social institution, emphasizing interrelationships between sport and the social context in which it exists; analyzes functions and dysfunctions of sport in contemporary society.

Notes

Open to Degree and PACE students; Course has online component

Section URL

EDPE 3200 92148 Sport and Society

Section Description

This course will explore the relationship between sport and our society. Students in this course will e given the opportunity to discuss we will cover the history of sport and its impact on society. This class will also explore the following topics on how sports have impacted race, gender equity, financial impact of professional sports on communities and today’s impact of college sports.

Section Expectation

UVM requires 80% attendance of all classes in order to receive a passing grade.

In order to be excused for a class, you must notify the instructor in advance. It may be possible for you to make-up the material you missed.

If you have to miss class due to illness; the student will work with the professor to cover the class material and missed assignments

Evaluation

Grading:
20% Class assignments
40 % 3 papers
15 % Class participation
25% Final paper

*LATE WORK
ANY assignment turned in late without professor permission will be penalized as follows :
o 10% of original grade per day
 1 day late =9/10 maximum score, 2 days late = 8/10, etc
o After 4 days you will receive a zero on the assignment

Important Dates

Resources

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