Sue has taught in the public schools in Texas and New Mexico, and served as a consultant for women in sport to the country of Qatar in the Persian Gulf. She currently serves as the Chair of the UTPA Faculty Senate. We will travel through time in this course and discover how the profession arrives at a name appropriate for the moment in time. The study of sport history can help give a sense of direction. We will look at history from both the descriptive and interpretive viewpoint.
Philosophy can often seem overwhelming and stuffy.
In terms of sport, philosophy can help us understand the beliefs and values of participants in sport. For example, we will look at how sport has often been used for political purposes. Perhaps you have questioned the sense of fair play in sport or even in recreational activities. Identify prominent cultures and how sport and physical education served as specific functions in a given culture. Interpret educational trends and philosophies and determine how they have significantly affected our view of sport and physical education in contemporary society.