FYEC - FYEC 179-180 Physics and Economics of Sport

Institution:

Randolph-Macon College

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Should public funds be used to subsidize sports stadiums? Why are salaries for pro athletes so high? Should monopolistic sports leagues be exempt from anti-trust laws? Modern professional sports are a complex mix of physics and economics. Students in these courses will be introduced to principles of microeconomics in the context of popular sports, including the supply and demand model, labor market theory, the theory of market structures, and public choice theory. These principles will be applied to a variety of social issues that arise from the prominence of sports in our culture. Students will also study the underlying principles of science that influence various physical games and sports. Units intended include timing, distance relationships, material science influencing equipment possibilities, strategies, and limitations on achievement by participants and officials. Area of Knowledge requirements met: natural science course with lab under the Natural and Mathematical Science area, and one Social Science course in Economics. Four hours each semester. Mr. Lang, Mr. Franz.

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4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rmc.edu

Phone Number:

(804) 752-7200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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