College Sports at a Crossroads - Entertainment or Education?
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the complex landscape of college sports in this thought-provoking 67-minute talk that delves into the NCAA's current challenges, including scandals, anti-trust lawsuits, reform demands, and conference realignments. Examine the fundamental question of whether college athletics primarily serve as entertainment or education, and gain insights into the identity crisis facing the collegiate sports system. Analyze the various factors contributing to the current state of college sports and consider potential paths forward for this influential aspect of American higher education and culture.
Syllabus
College Sports at a Crossroads: Entertainment or Education?
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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