Mar 18, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

WGS 255 - Women in Sport


3 Credit Hour(s)

This course will analyze the relationship between gender and sport from multiple perspectives. The course will focus on the economic, cultural, political, social, and educational influences on women in sport and will discuss the impact that women have on shaping a traditionally male domain. Emphasis will be placed on exploring changing roles in sports for women, as well as how past and current beliefs regarding gender equity, health and women’s role in society shape the experiences of women in sports in our society today. Cross-Listed Course(s): HHP 255 

Liberal Arts Core Fulfillment: 3.1 Social Sciences or 4.1 Exp Diversity Within US
Offered: As Announced