HIST 350 - History of Sport in America

3 Credit(s)

This course covers the development of sports and their significance in American life from colonial period to present. It is designed both to supplement student’s understanding of American History and to examine the role that sports have played in shaping contemporary society. Close attention will be paid to the context of sports development, especially the economic and social environment. Topics will include a study of the role of industrial society in fostering sports, and the changing gender structure of sports.