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In this dynamic and analytic course, we contemplate the profound influence that sports has on our society, the critical issues before it, and how beloved sports teams and iconic players can leverage their platforms to raise awareness and inspire action.
Michigan offers 2- and 3-week sessions. During course registration, students will choose one course for each week they are enrolled.
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Course Description
The complex world of sports is fraught with societal challenges, including the historical context of race and gender, violence among players, performance-enhancing substances, recruitment ethics, college sports reform, and more. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of these controversial issues and how they impact the industry, society, and athletes. Through interactive discussions, we will explore how sports can become a catalyst for positive social transformation, as students explore solutions - and become advocates - for social justice.
After examining examples of athletes who support social justice causes, students will create a proposal for creating an agency to represent these athletes. Students will hold a “mock draft” where they will recruit athletes to their agency with proposals on how to support both their athletic careers as well as their advocacy. Each agency will present their proposals to the group through a slide deck presentation.
Information is subject to change as instructors finalize course content and syllabi.
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Course Syllabus
To view a sample syllabus, please contact your program specialist, or reach us at info@summerdiscovery.com or call +1 (516) 447-4907.
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Admissions Criteria
An interest in the intersection of sports and social impact is the key to success in this program! Additionally, your application criteria includes a completed Summer Discovery Application.
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Who should attend this course?
Students aspiring to a career in sports business and analysis, this is the key to beginning your successful academic and professional career. This course will introduce you to fundamentals that will advance your understanding of this field and prepare you for a career in sports business with a critical lens.
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Benefits of Attending this Course
In addition to a university-level course experience, students will leave this course with portfolio-building documentation in recognition of their summer achievements, including:
Summer Discovery Certificate of Completion
After successfully finishing this course, you will be awarded a certification completion for your accomplishment.
*This is a preview, not what you will receive