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A capstone course that draws together previous coursework, leader observations, and self-reflection into practical lessons that may be taken forward into the applied, professional context or into Ph.D. programs. Credit hours: 3.

Students will examine sport as a petri dish for society at large, considering issues of power, social stratification, identity, and cultural heritage. This course provides a comprehensive analysis of sport structures with a close view of who competes and the consequences of competition. A major emphasis is placed on the sociological phenomena that contribute to sport in the United States. In-depth discussion of the positive and negative side effects of how sport is organized in society will also occur. Credit hours: 3.

Practicum placements may be on or off-campus (after the first session). Students in the professional practicum track will create and present a practicum portfolio in the final session. The practicum offers students the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in an actual work environment, under the guidance of an athletic administrator, coach, or other sport professional. Each hour of academic credit requires a minimum of 42 clock hours (a minimum of 252 hours total) of on-the-job training performed under the framework of a contract, mutually agreed upon by the student, the faculty supervisor, and appropriate agency personnel. Credit hours: 1-6. Pass/Fail only.