US 216 - Social & Ethical Issues in Sports

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Arcadia University

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Description:

There's a lot more to sports than what takes place on the field or the court. Just read the sports page on any particular day - there are stories of steroid abuse, recruiting violations, academic eligibility, playing hurt, gambling, paying college athletes, diversity and gender issues, violence, hazing, graduation rates of student athletes, yout sports, moral and religious issues, issues related tot he Olympics and politics, and the media's relationship to sports. In this seminar, students willr ead, view and discuss texts that delve into these and other issues. Learning will occue through course readings, class discussion, lecture and writing assignments. Class trips are planned to Citizens Bank Park, Wachovia Center, Temple University and Comcast SportsNet studios.

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.arcadia.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 572-2900

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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