Faculty First Year Seminars 197EDU19 - Exploring Your Sport Fandom

Some people perceive sport fandom as a positive force for both individuals and society, while others view it as having predominately negative impact. The purpose of this FFY seminar is to gain a better understanding of sport fans, the meaning of sport in their lives, and the place of sport in contemporary society. First, we will compare and contrast sports fans, sport spectators, sport consumers and highly identified fans. Second, we will examine the typical sport fan by examining research on their own demographic and personality characteristics. Third, we will explore their lived experiences as sport fans. Finally, we will explore data showing the pervasiveness and impact of sport in contemporary society.

Freshmen Only