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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.   

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Minor Offered

  • Sport Studies

Why Study Sports at Principia College?

Upon completion of the minor, students will gain the ability to…

  • effectively engage in scholarly inquiry and analysis of sport in multiple disciplines and contexts
  • effectively communicate orally, in writing, and through social media
  • think and act ethically
  • further their studies or begin their careers in the world of sport

Opportunities abound for graduate study and career openings in a variety of fields:

  • Business Administration—in sport management, marketing, and event planning
  • Educational Studies—in coaching and school or college sport administration
  • Sustainability—in sport facilities construction, operations, and management
  • Mass Communication—in sport communication and broadcasting
Dr. Lyman (Lee) E. Ellis III
Professor of Sport Studies
618.374.5226
Faculty Profile
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