Course Schedule for the Master's in Sports Administration, Northwestern University School of Professional Studies - Northwestern School of Professional Studies

Course Schedule

Please note that course schedules may be amended due to low enrollment, faculty availability, and/or other factors.

Online Sync Sessions are an integral part of the online learning experience. Additional information about learning concepts and assignments may be discussed and sync sessions offer valuable opportunities for students to interact with their faculty and peers during the term. We encourage all students to attend live, but if they are unable to, sync sessions will be recorded and posted within Canvas to allow for an asynchronous model of success as well.

MSA 460-DL : Deviance and Violence in Sport

Description

This course examines the social and cultural meaning of deviance and violence in sport. Drawing from social science, legal cases, popular media, and contemporary events, students learn the various definitions of deviance and violence, as well as explore the ways in which the government, athletic associations, and players themselves manage, regulate, and perpetuate these behaviors. Topics include the prevalence of violence both on and off-field, the use of performance-enhancing drugs, extreme weight loss, and gambling.