- Oxford Academia at:
- 2025 Sessions:
July 13–July 25
- Eligibility:
Completing grades 9–12
Motivated rising 9th graders will also be considered
- Typical Seminar Size:
In this seminar, probe the ways that societal and economic trends are driving changes in the organization and practice of sports around the world. Explore how the practice of sport emerged in Victorian England and evolved rapidly during the 20th century, becoming deeply enmeshed in the global cultural landscape. Think about the future of sports by studying and debating the key issues facing sports and sports organizations today, including gender and sports, college sports, athlete rights, drug testing in sports, the challenge of staging global games, the role of the media, and emerging sports and leagues. See how sports intersect with business, law, and media, while learning from industry experts about their careers and business strategy, negotiations, deal-making, and contract drafting.
FEATURED FACULTY
While at Temple University, Erica focused on the areas in which lessons in sport can be applied to our daily lives. She spent the better half of her time in the program researching holistic ways to create intention in one’s life using sport as the driving tool. As part of a sales project for her master’s degree, Erica also earned the opportunity to throw out the first pitch at a Phillies game. She now works as an Office Manager at Playfly Sports, helping to execute multi-figure projects across the company’s real estate nationwide. When she is not working, Erica loves to play softball recreationally. Her team is currently undefeated in their last two seasons.