MM
Nov 11, 2016
I loved this particular course. The topics are relevant. Each topic is supported by historical facts and examples and how is it relevant in the present time. It was a great learning experience!!!
LK
Jan 6, 2020
One of the best courses that mixed interesting facts with theories. I study sports management, it's really intriguing to see how sports social values entwined with each other in history!
By varun h
•May 7, 2020
This course was really helpful in order to understand the various different aspects of different types of sports.Prof. Orin was simply amazing.
By Devan F
•Jun 28, 2020
Well, throughout lectures that were interesting and engaging. I found that I was never bored and that it was challenging but still manageable.
By Tim H
•Sep 13, 2019
Great course that brought to light something we watch and do everyday but without knowing the history of it. Look forward to further courses.
By Pietro R
•Oct 27, 2020
The teacher is quite engaging, the man has showmanship! Add that the content is really interesting and you get a 5 stars course. Recommended!
By ADITYA S
•May 27, 2018
The course covers every aspect on which the modern sports foundation have been laid. Many thanks to Mr. Orin for sharing his knowledge to us.
By Annigje F
•Jan 21, 2016
Great course! Basic info on how sports were, and are, looked at from a society point of view. Broad information about many various subjects.
By Launee R
•Apr 28, 2021
Very good course. As a PE teacher it has allowed to greater understand the sociology behind some of the content I teach. Very enlightening.
By Carlos A M P
•Jul 4, 2017
This is a great journey with the great Orin Starn's guide through the history and different perspectives of sports in the human history.
By Dawit M
•Oct 26, 2021
An eye opening course that helps to shed light on different aspect of sports. Really enjoyed it and learned to see sport holistically.
By Claudia R B
•Oct 29, 2020
Great course , excellent classes .
I really enjoyed it .
It was great to have a course which analysed sports from this perspective .
By Abhishek G
•Sep 1, 2017
This course has given me a whole new perspective of looking at Sports now. It's been enriching, informative & insightful. Thank You!
By James M
•Jan 19, 2021
Loved everything about this course. Learning the history of sports and games along with the athletes who came before us was awesome
By Nabil S
•Apr 25, 2020
I am a sports management professional and I have completed my MBA in Sports Management even then I learnt a lot from this course.
By Victor M
•Oct 10, 2016
Fantastic humanistic approach, very well designed and above all the passion of the professor Starn is fundamental! great job!
By Tashin I
•Jan 11, 2019
Awesome lecturer, reveals topics comprehensively. Lectures are well-structured. The course makes me learn more about sports.
By Hernadi F
•Sep 12, 2017
These lecture are amazing and very unique. I got new perspective about Sports particularly the rise of sport with age-by-age
By Uriel R
•Nov 14, 2016
Great class, easy to follow, and very informative. One of my favorite, if not my favorite, course I have taken in Coursera.
By Neronas Z
•Oct 8, 2023
Absolutely great lecturer. So many interesting new concepts and ideas proposed and described in a very simple and fun way.
By RuiYang Y
•Jul 27, 2021
Amazing experience, I learned a lot in this class and it will be beneficial for my future academic learning and career :)
By Colm H
•Jun 25, 2021
An excellent informative, engaging and inspiring course. It is the best online course I have ever done. Colm Hickey PhD
By Maria A S
•Jul 4, 2020
very interesting and informative course. The instructor did an exceptional job. Kept the entire narration so interesting.
By Timur A
•May 22, 2020
The best sports related course I ever had at Coursera! Fresh approach and a lot of insights! Thanks a lot, Mr. Starn!
By David V D
•Sep 18, 2016
Got to learn a lot about sports and how it can have a complete different perceptive than only watching or playing it.
By Davis J
•Jan 27, 2016
This is by far the best course I have taken from Coursera. Orin is very knowledgeable and passionate in his lectures.
By Sovan M
•Jan 20, 2022
Excellent course. It explains the deeper meaning of sports and human relationships. The joy of play is the divinity.