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Sep 27, 2024
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EXS 368 - African-American Sport History Examines the historical perspective of African Americans in sport. Emphasis will be placed on the social, cultural, economic and political experiences of African Americans in sport, beginning with the Nubian culture in Africa through colonial America, slavery, the Jim Crow era of legal segregation, World War II and integration, the Civil Rights Movement and the late 20th century. Also listed as AAS 368 Fulfills: GE 11, GEDI; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify specific African Americans who have influenced sport in the United States.
- Describe the effect of enslavement and segregation on the sporting and recreational culture of African Americans.
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of civil rights and African American sport through the study of the integration of amateur, collegiate, and professional sport.
- Define and analyze the contributions of African Americans to American culture and society through their involvement in sport and physical activity.
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