WSS 2401 - Sociological Aspects of Sports
Course Information:
Monday - Wednesday - Friday (10:30-11:35)
PE Center 250
Text: Sports and Society, 10th ed., Jay Coakley
Course Description:
Study of the sociological aspects of physical education, sports and recreation and the implications this knowledge has for effective teaching, coaching and athletic training.
Class Schedule (subject to change):
| DATE | TOPIC - Assignment - Due Date |
| January 21 | Course Introduction/ Chapter 1 |
| January 23 | Chapter 1 - What is Sports Sociology (PowerPoint Chapter 1) |
| Class Activity - What Counts as a Sport | |
| Sportography | |
| Read Case sudy on Page 33-34 for class on 1-26-2009 | |
| January 26 | Chapter 2 - Understanding Research and Theory (PowerPoint Chapter 2) |
| Chapter 3 -History of Sports - History of Sports Assignement (February 2) | |
| January 28 | Chapter 4 -Socialization of Sports (PowerPoint Chapter 4) |
| Assignement - Reflect of Sports (Due 1-30) | |
| January 30 | Chapter 12 - Media and Sport (PowerPoint Chapter 12) |
| Assignment - Media and Sports (Due 2-4-09) | |
| February 2 | Chapter 12 - Media and Sport - Finish Discussion |
| February 4 | Review Day - |
| February 6 | Test 1 - Chapters 1-4 |
| Study Guide for Test 1 | |
| February 9 | CLASS CANCELLED |
| February 11 | Chapter 5 - Children and Sports (PowerPoint Chapter 5) |
Assign Debate Project - The Great Debate |
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| February 13 | Chapter 5 - Children and Sports |
| February 16 | Chapter 14 - High School and College Sports (PowerPoint Chapter 14) |
| February 18 | College Sports Discussion |
| February 20 | Drug Use in Sports - Round Table Discussion - Based off Chapter 6 |
| Discussion Material - You tube | |
| February 23 | Chapter 16 - The Future of Sports (PowerPoint Chpater 16) |
| Assignement - The Future of Sports | |
| February 25 | Test 2 -Chapters 5, 6, 14, 16 |
| Study Guide | |
| February 27 | Future Project Due |
| March 2 | In-class Activity (you must be in attendance to get credit) |
| FINAL | |
| March 4 | In-class Activity (you must be in attendance to get credit) |
| March 6 | GROUP WORK DAY |
| March 9 | Debates (Debate grading form) |
| March 11 | Debates |
| March 13 | Enjoy Spring Break - See you March 23 |
Grading Criteria:
| Class Participation | 0-5 points per day | |
| Paper | 25 points | |
| Quizzes (unannounced) | 10-20 points | |
| Tests | 50-100 points | |
| Debates | 50 points | |
| Class Activities/Cases Studies | 10-100 points |
Assignements/Papers
Most of the assignments will be graded on a 5 point scale and each assignment will be given a point value. The assignments point value will be multiplied by the 5 point score to get the total points for the assignment. EXAMPLE – a paper will have an assignment score of 5 - 5x5= 25 points.
5 Represents achievement that is outstanding - student went above the expectations for the assignment
4 Represents achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet assignment
3 Represents achievement that meets the assignment requirement -
2 Represents achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet assignment
Class Grade
Your final grade will be dtermined by you total points earned by total points possible to get a percentage.
| 94-100 | A |
| 90-93 | A- |
| 87-89 | B+ |
| 83-86 | B |
| 80-82 | B- |
| 77-79 | C+ |
| 74-76 | C |
| 71-73 | C- |
| 68-70 | D+ |
| 65-67 | D |
| <64.9 | F |
A Represents achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.
B Represents achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.
S Represents achievement that is satisfactory, which is equivalent to a C- or better.
I -- (Incomplete) Assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, e.g., hospitalization, a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time. Requires a written agreement between instructor and student.
F (or N) -- Represents failure (or no credit)
Make-up exam policy
Make-up quizzes and exams are available only when a student has an excellent reason for missing the regular quiz or exam and arrangements are made either before the missed quiz or exam or as quickly as humanly possible thereafter.
Senate student academic workload policy
For undergraduate courses, one credit is defined as equivalent to an average of three hours of learning effort per week (over a full semester) necessary for an average student to achieve an average grade (C) in the course. For example, a student taking a four credit course that meets for four hours a week should expect to spend an additional eight hours a week on course work outside the classroom.
Statement on accommodations for students with disabilities
It is University policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. Please contact the Disability Services office, 589-6163, Room 362 Briggs Library to discuss accommodation needs.
Statement on classroom conduct
Students are expected to interact with the instructor and other students with respect and courtesy. Students should attend every class session prepared to learn and work. Participation in class is expected, which includes both speaking up and listening. Give class your full attention while here. Complete all assignments including the reading -- in a timely fashion. Do not bring cell phones or recording equipment to class without the instructor's consent. Students whose behavior is disruptive either to the instructor or to other students will be asked to leave. Students whose behavior suggests the need for counseling or other assistance may be referred to counseling services. Students whose behavior violates the University Student Conduct Code will be subject to disciplinary action.
Statement on academic misconduct
Scholastic dishonesty means plagiarizing; cheating on assignments or examinations; engaging in unauthorized collaboration on academic work; taking, acquiring, or using test materials without faculty permission; submitting false or incomplete records of academic achievement; acting alone or in cooperation with another to falsify records or to obtain dishonestly grades, honors, awards, or professional endorsement; altering forging, or misusing a University academic record; or fabricating or falsifying data, research procedures, or data analysis. In this course, a student responsible for scholastic dishonesty can be assigned a penalty up to and including an "F" or "N" for the course. If you have any questions regarding the expectations for a specific assignment or exam, ask.
Statement regarding sexual harassment
University policy prohibits sexual harassment as defined by the