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Sep 20, 2026
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Undergraduate Catalog 2026-2027
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SOC 215 Sports in Society Credits: (3)
This course examines sports using the sociological perspective, objectively and systematically applying sociological concepts, methods and theories to better understand sport and its social meanings. The structural and cultural relationship of sports to society will be explored, paying particular attention to the issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, social class, age, economics, and politics. The course will also explore how sports is a microcosm of society and parallels other social institutions such as the media, family, and schools.
SUNY Gen Ed Area(s): Social Sciences
Designation(s): Liberal Arts
Learning Outcomes
- Explain how sport shapes societal values and issues.
- Demonstrate an understanding of sport as a socialization agent across micro and macro aspects of society.
- Illustrate the sociological significance of games, play, sport and physical activity.
- Apply the sociological theories and research methods to investigations of current sports issues.
- Identify the core sociological perspectives as applied to sport.
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