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Bakersfield College

Intro to Sport in Society

Bakersfield College via California Community Colleges System

Overview

The course looks at current and past sports-related cultural and historical issues. Students will be introduced to various topics such as race and gender issues, sports for different populations, and how sports have shaped the American past time. The various levels of participation will be discussed, from elementary school and recreational participation to professional sports. Students will be introduced to gender, ethnicity and socio-economic standing and the role the play in sports.

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