Course Name:Sociohistorical
Aspects of Sport
Course Prefix: PEP
Course Number: 2700
Submitted by (Name & E-Mail): Brian McGladrey,
brianmcgladrey@weber.edu
Current Date: 9/9/2012
College: Education
Department: HP&HP
From Term: Spring
2014
Substantive
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Current Course Subject
PEP Current Course Number 3550 |
PEP 3550 - Issues in Sport (2) Sp Examine and evaluate both psychological and sociological aspects and practices of human performance. Prerequisite: PEP 2000, PEP 2500, and 6 hours of General Education Social Science (SS).
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Subject: PEP
Course Number: 2700 |
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This is for courses already approved for gen ed. Use a different form for proposing a new gen ed designation. DV CA HU LS PS SS EN AI QL TA TB TC TD TE |
Course Title: Sociohistorical Aspects of Sport
Abbreviated Course Title:
| Course Type: | LEC |
Credit Hours: 3 or if variable hours: to
Contact Hours: Lecture 3 Lab Other
Grading Mode: standard
| This course is/will be: |
a
required course in a major program a required course in a minor program a required course in a 1- or 2- year program elective |
Prerequisites/Co-requisites:
6 hours of General Education Social Science (SS).
Course description (exactly as it will appear in the catalog, including prerequisites):
PEP 2700 - Sociohistorical
Aspects of Sport
(3) Sp
This course examines the popular fascination with, and the academic
investigation of, sport in American society, to include gaining an understanding
of how race, class, gender, ethnicity, politics, and religion can bind Americans
in a community of shared values and aspirations. Students will explore the
unifying power of sport, as well as how sport serves to reproduce many
inequalities present in the larger society. Gaining an understanding of how
these issues, and others, interplay with sport is critical for those aspiring to
become successful sport coaches, as well as for those who simply wish to gain an
understanding of the complex relationship between sport and society (e.g.,
parents, fans, and sport participants).
Justification for the new course or for changes to an existing course. (Note: Justification should emphasize academic rationale for the change or new course. This is particularly important for courses requesting upper-division status.)
Previously, PEP 3550
Issues in Sport concerned itself with a wide-range of "issues" specific to
sport, some of which could be considered "sociological"; however much time was
devoted to topics that have been, and can be, covered in other courses offered
in the Coaching Sport minor curriculum, such as the development of a coaching
philosophy, dealing with injuries, and practice strategies. In addition to
gaining an understanding of the historical evolution of sport, students in PEP
2700 Sociohistorical Aspects of Sport will examine, investigate, and discuss
sport issues concerning socialization, deviance, violence, gender, race and
ethnicity, money and the economy, the media, politics, religion, etc. Gaining an
understanding of how these issues, and others, interplay with sport is critical
for those aspiring to become successful sport coaches, as well as for those who
wish to gain an understanding of the complex relationship between sport and
society (e.g., parents, fans, and sport participants). As such, a full 3-credit
semester course is needed to adequately address this material.
This course will also serve the articulation agreement with the University of
Utah, which offers "ESS 2600 Perspectives on Sport and American Society," and
covers very similar, if not identical, material. Additionally, the University of
Utah's ESS 2600 satisfies its General Education requirement in the category of
"Social/Behavioral Science Exploration."
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for substantive proposals only
1. Did this course receive unanimous approval within the Department?
true
If not, what are the major concerns raised by the opponents?
2. If this is a new course proposal, could you achieve the desired results by revising an existing course within your department or by requiring an existing course in another department?
3. How will the proposed course differ from similar offerings by other departments? Comment on any subject overlap between this course and topics generally taught by other departments, even if no similar courses are currently offered by the other departments. Explain any effects that this proposal will have on program requirements or enrollments in other department. Please forward letters (email communication is sufficient) from all departments that you have identified above stating their support or opposition to the proposed course.
4. Is this course required for certification/accreditation of a program?
no
If so, a statement to that effect should appear in the justification and supporting documents should accompany this form.
5. For course proposals, e-mail a syllabus to Faculty Senate which should be sufficiently detailed that the committees can determine that the course is at the appropriate level and matches the description. There should be an indication of the amount and type of outside activity required in the course (projects, research papers, homework, etc.).