Broadening the Playing Field of the Academy: Sport Performance as an Academic Major
Bridget G. Trogden • Dean of Undergraduate Education • American University • Washington, DC
Lou Matz • Professor of Philosophy • University of the Pacific • Stockton, CA
November 21, 2025
There is a movement to establish first-of-their-kind competitive sport performance majors similar to music and dance performance majors. Amid the unprecedented changes to the system of intercollegiate athletics, institutions can recognize the cognitive, emotional, and social learning that takes place in competitive sports. Learn about the major and engage with suggestions on how it can be established at your institution. Read more >
