Course Description
In this course, we will use the dynamic world of sports as an intricate lens through which to understand fundamental aspects of human behavior. We will meticulously examine the history, philosophy, physiology, nutrition, psychology, cultural impact, and other facets of the following categories of sports, developing an interdisciplinary understanding of how these elements shape the experience: (1) power sports, (2) endurance sports, (3) skill/focus sports, (4) aesthetic sports, and the various hybridizations of these groupings. This course also contains an experiential component where they will participate in 3 of the categories of sports.