PE 212 Sociocultural Dimensions of Physical Activity
Students will explore physical activity in contemporary society, and its relationships to social processes such as athletic teams, coaches, media and fans. Students will explore the interrelationships that occur between physical activity and cultural institutions.
Notes
Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course
General Education Requirements
AS Social Process/Institution, AS Western Culture,
Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify social processes and social institution as related to human movement. Demonstrate and understanding of the play work continuum. Describe in comprehensive role human movement form e.g.play games, sport. Analyze human movement interactions of the basis of social cultural phenomenon. Analyze a groups 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. Appreciate the historical contribution sport, sport personalities, and sport movements have had on American life.