BSM 220 - Current Issues in Sports

This course offers a comprehensive study of current issues in sports. A strong emphasis will be placed on current economic issues confronting sports at every level. Issues will be explored in light of cultural and social contexts. Topics include performance enhancing drug use in all levels of sport, the modern sports facility pricing out the ordinary fan, corporations taking over the Olympics, the influence of corporations on what sports are produced and televised, the influence of money on college sports, the winning at all costs mentality, the challenges for women’s professional sports leagues, media influences on sports, new media technology and its impact on sports, fantasy sports, and the significant issues of youth sports.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours