SPST 515 - Social Theories of Sport

3 Credit Hours

Examines a range of social and cultural theories that underpin the study of sport in society. Among the possible approaches are functionalist, conflict, critical, feminist, interactionist, post-structural, and postmodernist theories. Students will learn how the works of key social theorists have influenced research in sport studies and how these theories can be used to critically examine the culture of sport.
Registration Restriction(s): Must be majors within the Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies or permission of the Instructor. Minimum Student Level – Graduate.

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SPST 515 - Social Theories of Sport