Sport Studies

Sport studies is an interdisciplinary program of study that explores the world through the lens of sport. 

Few social constructs impact institutions and cultural activities more than sport. Sport is a powerful agent of change that influences how people think, feel, and live their lives. Sport is big business, entertainment, fitness, emotional well-being, and the way we socialize and educate young people about race, gender, class, and various notions of character (e.g., effort, attitude, grit, and fair play). In addition, sport contributes to national pride, can serve political agendas, and often takes on religious fervor.