Final Reflections

Going into this class, I thought it would be class where we just learned about different sports in the US. With the semester ending in a weeks, I feel that I have a better understanding of sports and how they affect our society and vis versa. Being a competitive volleyball coach, I look at coaching at a new level. I don't think of it as just solely a form of entertainment, but I believe that sport changes and effects lives. Being able to learn about the sports ethic, diversity and gender, body images and more, I understand why certain athletes are the way they are. It is so interesting to comprehend how sports can be overlooked as means of entertainment but people don't realize the importance it has on our society. I can honestly say that when I leave this class, I not only will be looking at sports through a new light but this class has changed the way I look at media and entertainment. This was not only the best course I have taken at CU Boulder, I will be recommending this class to all my friends. Thank you.