Origins and Progression of Sports in America (WKU)

Origins and Progression of Sports in America (WKU)
The primary objective of this course is to provide a brief overview of the history of sport in America and its influence on political and economic structures. The Topics we chose to look at are Sports in Early America, Popular Sports, Breaking Barriers, Modern Olympics, Notable Figures and What makes a Sport. I hope that each of you will enjoy the content presented, and obtain a better understanding how sports are an inherent part of American Culture, past present and future.

Sports are an inherent part of American culture: past, present, and future. This course provides a brief overview of American sports history and its influence on political and economic structures. During the 6 weeks of this course, a myriad of topics will be explored including: Sports in Early America, Popular Sports, Breaking Barriers, Modern Olympics, Notable Figures and What Makes a Sport.