PE 212 Sociocultural Dimensions Of Physical Activity

Explores physical activity in contemporary society and its relationship to social processes such as athletic teams, coaches, media and fans. Examines the interrelationships that occur between physical activity and cultural institutions.

Credits

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Social Science, AS Diff, Power & Oppress Found, AS Social Process/Institution

Outcomes

Identify social processes and social institutions related to human movement. Describe the comprehensive role of human movement forms e.g. play, games, sports. Analyze human movement interactions on the basis of socio-cultural phenomenon. Analyze a group's human movement experience from social cultural perspective. Demonstrate an awareness of the impact human movement in all its forms has on society. Apply basic concepts and principles to the analysis of practical situations arising within the realm of play, games, sports, and physical activity in contemporary society. Explain how ascribed differences are socially constructed, change over time, and impact our and others’ lived experiences. Articulate– using historical and contemporary examples – how ascribed differences, combined with inequitable distribution of power across cultural, economic, social, and/or political institutions, result in racism and intersect with other forms of systemic oppression. Describe how assets and resilience demonstrated by members of systematically marginalized communities and cultures play a role in dismantling racism and other systems of oppression.