HIST U392 - History of Sports in America

Institution:

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Subject:

History

Description:

Development of sports in the United States from the Colonial Era to present. Significant attention is paid to the development of structured sports from games and recreational activities, organized team and individual competition, and sports as modern entertainment industries. College, professional, and amateur athletics are examined in the context of social, political, racial, economic, and gender issues. Prerequisite: HIST U101, HIST U102, HIST U105, HIST U106 or HIST U198; or consent of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.uscupstate.edu

Phone Number:

(864) 503-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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