Tuesday, October 18, 2005

CFP: Learning Experiences in Sociology of Sport

REQUEST FOR SUBMISSIONS

Learning Experiences in Sociology of Sport

HUMAN KINETICS

We’re looking for learning experiences and activities that instructors use in their Sociology of Sport classrooms for a learning experiences book that can be used with undergraduate and graduate students. Specifically, hands-on learning experiences that help student engage with the application of sport sociology. Our aim is create a resource for instructors and students to be used in sociology of sport courses that draws from the best practices utilized by current instructors.

Potential topics include:
Why study sport in relation to society?
How to study sport?
Sport Participation vs. Spectator Sport
The Business of Sport
The Media and Sport
Youth Sports Programs
Sport and Education
Sport from an International Perspective
The Olympic Movement
Sporting Behavior
Race and Ethnicity
Gender
Social Class
Special Populations
Sport and Religion
Sport and Politics
Sport and Deviance
Coaching Sports
Critical Issues Facing Sport

Indicate which topic your activity fits best with, but do not feel bound by the topic list. You may submit multiple activities for multiple topics.

Submit activities via email, sending copies to Gary Sailes (gsailes@indiana.edu) and Maureen Smith (smithmm@csus.edu). Your submission should include an overview of the assignment/project, including objectives of the activity, equipment/supplies needed, assessment tools, if applicable, and the handouts that you use with your students.

Submissions must be received by November 30.

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