PED 3120. PE and Sport in Contemporary Society (3 credits)

Crosslisted: (SOC 3120)
A study of the historical and philosophical aspects of PE and sport from sociocultural, psychological, and political perspectives, including the relationship of sport and PE to other social institutions and schools as well as the changing concepts and evolution of leisure, PE and sports. Literature on past events, current issues, and the sociological foundation of modern PE will be examined.