Jul 26, 2026  
Ohio University 2025-26 Graduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2025-26 Graduate Catalog
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SASM 5000 - Diversity and Inclusion in Sport


This course examines the role of sport in the lives of women, minorities, people with disabilities, and gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, and transgender individuals, and reflects on the special structures and attitudes of sport for these populations.It includes a discussion of issues and controversies affecting these populations, a look at their sport structures, and a highlight of select individuals as athletes, coaches, and administrators within these populations.

Requisites: Admission to COB graduate or certificate program or permission
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to explain the definition of diversity and inclusion.
  • Students will be able to examine the various forms of diversity and how they apply to sport.
  • Students will be able to articulate the benefits of diversity in the sport industry.
  • Students will be able to Explain and defend critical points of view pertaining to the issues and trends found within diversity and sport.
  • Students will be able to communicate effectively about issues related to diversity and sport and self-reflect on currently held assumptions about diverse populations.
  • Students will be able to articulate an understanding of the impact of diverse groups on the development of sport.



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