Freshman Seminar: Sports and American Culture

The origins of the Sociology of Sport and how it developed from the Civil Rights movement.

Several sections of this video include information about participation in the Special Olympics.

Shares the latest guidance on concussion safety and prevention. The training provides essential information to help coaches spot signs and symptoms of possible concussions and steps to take if one occurs.

Air Jordan shoes' effect on American culture including statements by Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, Spike Lee, and Dr. Harry Edwards.

Interesting comments on the state of United States sport and ethnic groups, particularly crime and the participation of the foreign born.

Describing sports as a social phenomenon, this program explores what sports can teach about society and considers how social goals and objectives are reflected in sports.

Very brief "teaser" video about basketball in Rucker Park and its effect on the community.

Very brief "teaser" video about the Urban Youth Academy motivating young kids through baseball.

A short video about an Arab-American Muslim high school football team.

Very brief "teaser" video about the disabled in marathon events.

Very brief "teaser" video highlights the Special Olympics and its affect on participants and society.

Very brief "teaser" video about history-making baseball player Jackie Robinson.

Very brief "teaser" video about women in sports, starting with Billie Jean King.

African American emphasis.

Testing is an important part of any effective anti-doping program and is the area that most often comes to mind when thinking about anti-doping. Athletes under USADA’s jurisdiction are subject to testing 365 days a year and do not have “off-seasons” or cutoff periods in which testing does not occur.