REC 202History of Western Sport
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
- Cross-listed
- HIST 205
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 2 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course considers the historical impact of Western sport. It traces the history from individual play through amateurism to professionalism, big business, and media. It examines sport's social role within local, national, and international communities, and its relationship to class, gender, leisure, race, and politics.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 3058 | 0 / 60 | T 19:00–21:50 |
| LEC 701 | 1153 | 71 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
60% liked it58% easy8% useful
From 5 ratings on UW Flow. Read them all on UW Flow.
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
6 posts and comments in 6 threads mention REC 202, January 2019 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2021
Easy/Bird courses 0 points, 10 comments
u/Changuyen: “… tho) CS 100/200 HRM 200 SCI 206 PHYS 111/2 (the lower level intro to physics courses) REC 100/202/280 ENGL 108B (the superheros one) BET courses (do your research) AFM 101 AFM 102 the list goes on...”
Winter 2021
ADVICE: Need to pick 3 of 4 possible courses next term 1 point, 4 comments
u/GhostfaceGengar: “… The courses are: REC 200 - Play, Creativity & Child Development w/ Zara Rafferty REC 202 - History of Western Sport w/ Christopher Taylor REC 408 - Gender and Leisure w/ Corey Johnson REC 422 - Urban Recreation w/ Robyn Burns If anyone has taken these classes before or knows one …”
Anyone take REC 202, 203 OR PACS 202? 3 points, 1 comment
u/Mean-Ad3055: “Need to fill a bird course, don't know which one to pick”
Thoughts on REC 202/HIST 205 (Western Sport) 3 points, 2 comments
u/pancakedomino: “Have not heard anyone who mentioned they took this course so I tried this place to see if there's someone who did”
Winter 2019
GEOG181 Online 6 points, 0 comments
u/madeaccounttojustask: “Has anyone taken this course online and is it easy? Also does anyone have any suggestions for an easy online course for my final semester? Or what about HIST 205/REC 202 history of western sport”
Online courses with no written exams 6 points, 3 comments
“I am looking for a few online courses to take during this term. However, I am not going to live in Canada, so am looking for courses without exams like RS121. …”
u/Matarone: “RS 180-love and friendship, REC 202-history of western sport. Both easy and actually pretty interesting.”
Check it elsewhere for Fall 2026
- Undergraduate Calendar, 2026–27The official entry
- Requirements for Fall 2026Waterloo’s requisite checker
- Schedule of Classes, Fall 2026Instructors, rooms, live seats
- Quest Class SearchWhere you enrol
- Course outlinesSyllabi from past terms (UW login)
- UW FlowStudent ratings and reviews
- WClassesPast sections back to 2004, and who taught them