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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
KINES 61 | Title:
WOMEN IN SPORTS |
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Full Title:
Women in Sports |
Last Reviewed:11/27/2023 |
Units | Course Hours per Week | | Nbr of Weeks | Course Hours Total |
Maximum | 3.00 | Lecture Scheduled | 3.00 | 17.5 max. | Lecture Scheduled | 52.50 |
Minimum | 3.00 | Lab Scheduled | 0 | 17.5 min. | Lab Scheduled | 0 |
| Contact DHR | 0 | | Contact DHR | 0 |
| Contact Total | 3.00 | | Contact Total | 52.50 |
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| Non-contact DHR | 0 | | Non-contact DHR Total | 0 |
| Total Out of Class Hours: 105.00 | Total Student Learning Hours: 157.50 | |
Title 5 Category:
AA Degree Applicable
Grading:
Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:
00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As:
Formerly:
Catalog Description:
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Students will gain an understanding of the journey of women in sport through a chronological history, analysis and interpretation of people, events, and issues that affect women in sport, in past and present-day society. Physiological, sociological, and psychological scientific research and inquiry of the aspects of female athletes related to sports, history, and education will be covered. Students will also gain an understanding of how the significant events of women in sport from the past to the present could shape the future of women in sport.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Students will gain an understanding of the journey of women in sport through a chronological history, analysis and interpretation of people, events, and issues that affect women in sport, in past and present-day society. Physiological, sociological, and psychological scientific research and inquiry of the aspects of female athletes related to sports, history, and education will be covered. Students will also gain an understanding of how the significant events of women in sport from the past to the present could shape the future of women in sport.
(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;UC.
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Associate Degree: | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2024 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 2025 | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Analyze the psychological, sociological, and physiological principles, methodologies, and ethics employed in social scientific research related to the issues that impact women in sports.
2. Evaluate the historical and culturally significant events and people that had the greatest influence on women's sports.
Objectives:
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At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
1. Analyze the history and impact of women in athletics/sports
2. Examine the physiological, sociological, and psychological issues of women in sports through social scientific research and inquiry
3. Determine the unique needs of female athletes, their stamina, and physical abilities
4. Assess the impact of gender-related experiences specific to female athletes, such as pregnancy, family/work balance, and their identity.
5. Describe past and present sociological and historical issues as they relate to women athletes in sports and society
6. Evaluate the connection of athletics with future education and career prospects through scholarships and various funding opportunities for female athletes
7. Analyze potential career opportunities for future women in sports
8. Interpret the impact of sport participation on life after sports
Topics and Scope
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I. Historical Issues
A. Title IX
B. Prominent and influential female athletes
C. High school and college developments
D. Olympic participation
E. Professional opportunities
F. Media portrayal of women in sports
II. Sociological Inquiry and Issues
A. Principles, methodologies, values, and ethics employed in social scientific research
B. Balancing families, pregnancy, and athletics
C. Gender and sport
D. Economics and sport
E. Stereotypes in society in society regarding women in sport
F. Influence of media and advertising
G. Influence of professional sports
H. Society, culture, and their influence
I. Culture and its influence
1. Social class associated with specific sports
2. Gender associated with specific sports
3. Ethnicity associated with specific sports
J. The concept of the Female Athlete Paradox
K. Experiences of female athletes of color
L. Women with disabilities in sports
M. Women's sports and aging
III. Psychological Issues
A. Self-esteem and athletics
B. Physical fitness and increased health
C. Dealing with reality—athletics as a means to education and future career
IV. Physiological Issues
A. Athletic competition and the illustration of the resulting physical stress on the body
B. Self-esteem, positive body image and resulting lower levels of depression
C. Use of drugs and alcohol
1. Illegal drugs
2. Legal drug use
D. Life-long physiological aspects of athletic competition and training
E. Female athlete triad: disordered eating, amenorrhea, and bone health
F. Female athletes and injuries
V. Continuing Education
A. Advantages of obtaining the bachelor's degree
B. Life after sport
C. Educational attainment and sport participation
VI. Women in Sports Careers
A. Coaching
B. Sports writing
C. Media and broadcasting
D. Promotions
E. History of women in sports careers
Assignments:
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1. Read textbook assignments
2. Evaluate current articles in the field of Kinesiology and related fields
3. Written assignment of observation or interview of practicing professionals in different careers
4. Class project with term paper
5. Research paper(s)
6. Quizzes and/or exams
Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing. | Writing 30 - 40% |
Written assignment of observation or interview; class project; research paper(s), article evaluation | |
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 0 - 0% |
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Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 0 - 0% |
None | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 40 - 60% |
Quizzes and/or exams | |
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories. | Other Category 10 - 20% |
Participation | |
Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Money, Power, Respect: How Women in Sports Are Shaping the Future of Feminism. MacKenzie, Macaela. Seal Press. 2023
Women and Sport. Staurowsky, Ellen. Human Kinetics. 2016 (classic)
Instructor prepared materials
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