SPO217-01 202309 - Active Lifestyles in Society

In Active Lifestyles in Society, students will explore the sociocultural and economic conditions that enable or constrain one’s capability to lead an active lifestyle, thus providing an opportunity to engage critically with the relationships among sport, active lifestyles, and health and well-being. Various social determinants of physical activity will be considered and the specific challenges and opportunities across the life course from childhood to adulthood will be examined. The course will conclude with an in-depth examination of active lifestyles and lifestyle sports in society, considering the implications of/for social cohesion, national identity, risk, professionalization, and commodification, and more.