This course examines sport from a sociological perspective. One of its main purposes is to help students develop their critical analysis skills. The course will analyze human behaviour within sport competition and examine the effect of a society’s values and culture on the nature of sport played in that society. The role, value and future of sport in Canadian society will be examined. Issues such as cheating, drugs, aggressive and violent behaviour and discrimination in sport will also be covered. Comparisons will be made between sport behaviours and similar behaviour found in society. Students will be required to examine their own and other’s beliefs about sport and society. Through class discussions, assignments, and tests, students must demonstrate the ability to explain the reasons for their beliefs while at the same time show that they understand differing opinions and ideas.
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