Explore the relationship between faith and sports through a historical context, develop a theological model for engaging in sports and physical activity, and discover ways to improve the mind-body-spirit connection through fitness. Through examination of books, articles, podcasts, documentaries, and current events, this course will discuss topics such as Muscular Christianity, spirituality, athlete identity, sports ministries, cura personalis, and faith-based physical activity.
Outcomes: 1) Identify basic terminology and knowledge about faith, sports, and fitness; 2) Examine the history of Catholicism, Christianity, and other religions, and how they impact sports and human well-being; 3) Interpret sports and religion through the five areas: social, historical, cultural, theological and ethical.
Outcomes: 1) Identify basic terminology and knowledge about faith, sports, and fitness; 2) Examine the history of Catholicism, Christianity, and other religions, and how they impact sports and human well-being; 3) Interpret sports and religion through the five areas: social, historical, cultural, theological and ethical.