SPKN’s Meg Wilson joins renowned sport sociologist, Dr. Jay Coakley in discussions about the relationship between society and sport. Each episode provides a unique perspective as they delve into various socio-cultural structures, patterns, and organizations involved in and surrounding sport. They discuss the positive impact sports have on individual people and society as a whole economically, financially, and socially. The social side of sport provides a quick glimpse into the actions and behavior of sports teams and their players through the eyes of a sociologist.

SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Participation vs. Performance

SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Socialization Explained

SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Sport Participation in the Real World

SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Ideology within Sport

SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Identity Development

SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Life after Sports

SOCIALIZATION IN SPORT | Health & Fitness

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES | Transgender Vocabulary

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES | Men vs. Women

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES | Health & Safety for All Athletes

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES | Historical & Cultural Perspectives

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES | Who’s Right on Athletes’ Rights?

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES | A Political Response

TRANSGENDER ATHLETES | The Alignment of Purpose & Practice

GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORT | Inequity Caused by Media

GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORT | Leveling the Gendered Playing Field

GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORT | A Historical Context

GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORT | Follow the Money

GENDER EQUALITY IN SPORT | Myths About Female Athletes

Social Side of Sport