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PEAK  430 Women in Sport

This course will be comprised of readings and discussion from the textbook, Women in Sport, Ed. Greta Cohen, video presentations in class and student presentations of women who made historical contributions the women’s sports movement. Students are required to participate in class discussions, present a brief oral report on one sportswoman, and complete a 3 to 5 page essay on a topic from a list of topics presented in class.  The essay should be written in the style that could be used for publication in the Reader’s Digest, First Person Story, or a newspaper human-interest story.

School of Education Philosophy

The philosophy of the School of Education has as its basis confluent education, which perceives learning as the merging of cognitive, affective, social, and psychomotor domains.  This belief underscores the premise that education nurtures and promotes intellectual growth and the emotional, social, and physical well being of all students with a special focus on diversity and equity.

School of Education Goals

The following goals provide a direction for implementing the philosophy of educating the whole person.

1.                  To formulate a comprehensive view of human growth and development, a global knowledge of self and others, and an empathy and sensitivity to multiple realities of a changing environment.

2.                  To develop a commitment and responsibility to democratic and social values through professional collaboration, educational leadership, and collegial partnerships.

3.                  To promote critical inquiry through research and practice in order to improve teaching, learning and communication.

4.                  To broaden knowledge and skill bases in terms of pedagogical multicultural principles conducive for effective curriculum delivery and instruction in diverse settings;

5.                  To utilize and integrate various current multimedia resources and technological tools to enhance teaching and learning in the ever-changing society.

6.                  To apply multiple methods of assessment with a special focus on critical reflection and self-analysis for continual professional development and on-going program evaluation.

Course Objectives

Objectives for PE 430, Women in Sport

1.  Be conversant with the following:

1)     History and concepts of feminism as they apply to the women’s sports movement;

2)     Major pieces of pertinent legislation; and,

3)     The issues and controversies surrounding the women’s sports movement.

2. Practice writing and speaking about the issues related to a feminist analysis of

sport in contemporary society.

3. Be part of a socially safe and open classroom where there is room for various  

      opinions and where the value of each person is respected regardless of the opinion

      held.  Students will be asked to voice their opinions in a thoughtful and caring

      manner with all due respect to classmates and the instructor. 

Class Schedule

Introduction: Prepare the first 3 Chapters

Assignment: select topic for your essay.  Make a tentative outline of your paper or other notes that could be used for writing the paper.

Ch 1-3

Ch  4-5

Ch 6-7

Ch 7-8

Ch 9-10

Ch 11-12

Ch  13-14

Ch  15-16

Ch 17-18

Ch 19-20

Oral reports will be given during the third week of classes unless a student elects to present on earlier.  The length will be 10 to 12 minutes and use of power point or some other form of visual/audio aide is encouraged.

Grades will be based upon the oral report, the essay, attendance, and occasional quizzes on the readings.  All are equally weighted.