RECN 217
Sport and Society
Course overview
You’ll examine the relationships between changes in sport and changes in society and the role sport plays in contemporary society.
Course information
| Prerequisites and Restrictions | You must satisfy the following requirement(s):
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| Available semesters | Semester 2 2026 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Domestic fees | $940.00 |
What you will learn
After successfully completing this course, you’ll be able to:
- Explain a range of theories that underpin the workings of sport internationally and in New Zealand.
- Critically discuss some of the key issues debated in sport.
- Apply theory to explain the workings of sport.
- Describe and analyse theoretical arguments about sport and society through clear writing, debate and discussion.
- Think critically about the relationship between sport and society.
Course examiners
