KNS 280 Sport History in Ancient Greece

This course will explore the cultural, philosophical, and athletic impact of ancient Greece on the development of Western civilization. Identify and understand the views of the body that were important to Athens and Greece that to this day affect the status of sport and physical education in the United States. Understand the contributions of Aristotle to education, and his contribution to the Olympic Games of antiquity, along with the philosophical views by Plato and Socrates.

Credits

3

Offered

Spring, even years

Outcomes

1. 1) The students will understand and appreciate the culture and magnificent settings of the once-mighty ancient Greek civilization on this guided tour of 6 cities in Greece.
2. 2) The students will explore the immense culture and architecture that once was, and the home to Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and other famous poets and philosophers.
3. 3) The students will identify the philosophical views of the body advocated by Plato and Socrates that were important to Athens and elsewhere in Greece, and how they affect the status of sport today.
4. 4) The students will explain the contributions of Aristotle to education, his belief of a mind-body education, and his contributions to the Olympic Games of antiquity.
5. 5) The students will visit and connect historical significance of a variety historical sites such as the Temple of Zeus, Olympic Stadium, the Parthenon, the Temple of Athena Nike, Argolida, Olympia, Epidaurus, and Delphi.
6. 6) The students will develop an appreciation for the religious rituals and cultural functions that were the foundation of the ancient Olympic Games on a visit to Olympia.
7. 7) The students will gain a broader understanding of the world in which they live.