KINES 247 - Sports in Film

    Recent Professors
    Shelly Pierson
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    3.5Lightout of 10
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 3B
    Description
    This course examines American sports history between 1940 to present time. The portrayal of sport and the contributions made by members representing various gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds as depicted through sports-related films will be examined. This course will cover such films as, but not limited to, Moneyball, 42, A League of Their Own, The Jesse Owens Story, and various other sport related documentaries. Content will examine historical barriers, accomplishments, and other prevalent issues that can be exemplified through sport development and participation.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am