Dec 21, 2024  
2009-2010 Springfield College Graduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Springfield College Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SMRT 623 - Social Issues and Policy in Sport Organizations


This course examines major social and ethical theories and their relationship to  
the study of sport in the 21st century.  Current issues in sport will be identified  
and analyzed, including ethical dilemmas, social stratification and mobility,         
commercialization, ethnics and gender barriers and political influences.          
Additionally, this course will provide students with an understanding of the role of
governance (and policy making) in sport, from both a national and international perspective.

Credits: 3