KIN 195 - Sport and Society

(Formerly PETH 195, PETH 020)

Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC/CSU

This kinesiology course critically examines the multifaceted relationship between sport and society, analyzing how each influences and reflects the other. Emphasis is placed on the role of socialization and the impact of key societal factors such as gender, race, media, violence, and politics within the context of sport. The course integrates current events and peer-reviewed scholarly literature to support the development of informed, evidence-based perspectives on contemporary issues in sport.