History of the American Sport

The History of American Sport is an elective full year course that will allow students to explore the impact sports have had on the history of the United States. Students will see the connection between events in the sports world and the historical times in which they occurred. Students will participate in debates, create projects based and follow current events in the world of sports. Students will also study the impact of such athletes as Babe Ruth, Jesse Owens, Jackie Robinson and others.