Sociology of Sport
Explores sport as a social institution and its social characteristics and problems across youth, school, college, and professional levels.
Summary
Past student reviews · Jane Piliavin
The course involved a lot of reading, but students reported that putting in the effort was sufficient to achieve an A.
What you’ll be able to do
Critically analyze the role of sport as a social institution.
Evaluate the intersection of sport with key social categories such as race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability, identifying patterns of inclusion, exclusion, and stratification in various sporting contexts.
Assess the impact of sport on individual and group identity formation.
Demonstrate sociological research skills in the analysis of sport-related phenomena.
Interpret and critique media representations and political uses of sport.
Communicate sociological insights effectively using sociological research findings as evidence.
Source: UW Guide
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Past student reviews · Jane Piliavin
Past students found the course well-organized and engaging, noting that the instructor was involved and cared deeply about the subject.
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Past student reviews · Jane Piliavin
The course involved a lot of reading, but students reported that putting in the effort was sufficient to achieve an A.
Past student reviews · Jane Piliavin
One student described the instructor as a fair grader who worked with students to achieve their goals, recommending the class even for beginners.
Topics
- Sport as a social institution and its problems at various levels
- Intersection of sport with race, gender, class, sexuality, and ability
- Impact of sport on individual and group identity formation
- Media representations and political uses of sport
Skills
- Sociological research skills for analyzing sport-related phenomena
- Effective communication of sociological insights using research evidence
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