On completion of this course students will:
1. Deepen their understanding of the tenets and theories related to sociology
2. Understand and critically discuss social dynamics influencing the field of physical activity, the body, and
health.
3. Develop and apply skills of critical inquiry in study of sport, health, and the body
4. Further develop written and oral expression of ideas (literacy)
5. Explore and apply research skills (research literacy)
On completion of this course students will be able to:
1. Identify and apply sociological theories and models of health to understand health-related situations
2. Critically assess and discuss the complex ways social, political, economic and cultural conditions impact the health of individuals and communities.
3. Identify and critically discuss the relationship between social determinants and health inequities.
4. Identify health dimensions and wellness (e.g., physical, social, emotional, mental, spiritual) and explain how they are interrelated as well as impacted by the social conditions in which we live.
5. Critically discuss the Canadian health care system and its impact on individual and community health.
6. Critically discuss how the body is shaped by the social and cultural conditions in which we live.
7. Critically discuss and assess how the cultural beliefs and social practices of sport, exercise and physical activity shape our experiences and understandings of health and “healthy” bodies.
8. Apply research literacy skills of interpretation, synthesis, and application of peer-reviewed, health-related research studies.
9. Explore qualitative research methods such as participant observation, interview, autoethnography, and content analysis.
10. Demonstrate clarity of written and oral expression (literacy).