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SPMT203 History and Philosophy of Sport Management

3 credits

2250

None

This course is a survey of the philosophy and historical development of sport. The course will examine the major philosophical and historical schools of thought in sport and trace the development of competitive sport from ancient civilizations to the present.

Course Learning Goals

Students will:
1. grasp the historical basis of sport from ancient civilization to modern professional, Olympic, and amateur sport;
2. distinguish between the different philosophical schools of thought;
3. comprehend the terminology associated with the schools of thought;
4. understand the recurring themes in sport and how these themes have shaped sport;
5. appreciate the relationship of sport to social, political, and religious institutions;
6. analyze the significant role sport played in historical eras from ancient civilizations to modern times;
7. develop his/her own philosophical views and educated perspective on historical events;
8. understand the motives and accomplishments of individuals and groups within sport; and
9. understand the significance of the Black Sox Scandal on sport.
Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities
1. History and Philosophy in Sport
2. Introduction to Early Sport: Sumer, Egypt, China
3. Greece
4. Rome
5. Philosophy, Sport, and Physical Education During the Middle Ages
6. Renaissance and Reformation
7. Age of Science and Enlightenment
8. Medicine and the Concept of Health
9. Reform of Physical Education. 1900-1939
10. Sport in Colonial America
11. Sport and Play in Nineteenth Century America
  1. Early Technological Innovations and Their Impact on Sport
  2. Influence of Charles Darwin
  3. Transcendentalism and Pragmatism
  4. Religion as an Argument for Sport
  5. Horse and Harness Racing
  6. Ball Games: Cricket, Baseball, Football
  7. Amateur Sports
12. Sport in the Twentieth Century
13. Social and Political History of the Modern Olympic Games 1899-1936
14. Selected Reading from the Modern Olympic Games 1948-1968
15. Modern Olympic Games 1948-1968
16. Human Movement as Personal Experience
Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals
Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student:
Departmentally-selected textbook or handouts provided. Details provided in the course syllabus, which is created by the instructor and distributed to each student on enrollment and class attendance.

Courses + Programs

SPMT203 History and Philosophy of Sport Management

Department of Health Sciences: Sport Management

Course Learning Goals

Planned Sequence of Topics and/or Learning Activities

Assessment Methods for Course Learning Goals

Reference, Resource, or Learning Materials to be used by Student: