Physical Education-Prof: Sport in Society

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.

Course has online component Open to Degree and PACE students.

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.

Attendance Requirement: 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. *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 o Work that is not turned in may NOT be made up. Period

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