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Philosophy of sport Experimental cc 1 /? ? detinition and n By Paul Osmundson Gamecock Staff Writer The controversy surrounding the USC Athletic Department would be lessened if the university offered a course to the public on the philosophy of sport, according to a USC Philosophy professor. Dr. Philip Zeltner said those who took this course would "be better informed and prepared to aid in the resolution of the problems" in the athletic depart meni. Zeltner, who recently won the Amoco Outstanding Teacher Award, offered the course on an experimental basis during the spring semester. He said he offered it because of his deep interest in sports. "What better way to explore it than with students who felt the way I do?" he said. The course was divided into three segments. The areas of definition, meaningfulness and ethics of sports were evaluated by Zeltner and the class. UNDER THE DEFINITIONAL ASPECT, Zeltner ! J a* * ' " saiu me ciass tried to define some of the terms associated with sports. He said that although they couldn't decide on a set definition for all terms, they did agree that sport was "deliberately cultivated." He said they discovered that ideology plays a big role in sports. "Sport is a way of working out ideological concerns," he said. The class found there is a high and low culture in sports through the "meaningful" segment, he said. Some sports, such as tennis or golf, have a high culture status, where others have a low one. He said background, personal history and social class were some of the factors determining which sport people participate in. In the "ethics" segment, the class looked at sT il|j|S H 11|g jlr ?aea^^*i^ ' IIIIHiIP S> ? USC head coach Frank McGuire tosses up the onenincr tan fnr n nip hpiwoan mamKam ?* m 0 r ? wwn vvh VlllWI S VI the Gamecock basketball camp. Held all this >urse teaches n i le anin gt ulness specific issues in sports including the role of women in sports, the exploitation of individuals by the sport system and the effects of nationalism in sport. FEMALE INVOLVEMENT in sports has grown because women are accepting new roles in society, Zeltner said. For example, he said women are finding that lifting WPlChtc u/nn'f mnl?/> ' " " 0 nv? v inane uiciii less auractive, but more attractive, because of better muscular development. In another area, the class studied the exploitation of the public by the sports system, Zeltner said. The belief that a person's character is built on the sports field is an example. Character can be built through other activities, including the classroom hp said. Zeltner said he believes that many athletes are more narrow-minded than other people. Nationalism was another issue covered in the course, Zeltner said. Nationalism plays too big a part in sports today. He said when people watch the Olympics, they are more concerned with the number of medals their country has, instead of the individual competition. Zeltner said he believes he did a good job teaching the course, to which he credits his students. OIdcc ic ? * 11 v.?M ao ui uuu uecause 01 me teacher or students alone," he said, but rather by the relationship that exists between them. "It became one of the most exciting experiences I have had in a long time," he said of the course. Zeltner said he would like to see the course offered on a regular basis, but there are some "conservative" elements in the university holding back this type of curriculum. However, the fact that the course was approved for the spring semester is encouraging, he said. llBB8?iiiiH^stftf?' lilill ^ SBBBHSS HHpWIyi^ uynn snook ? GAMECOCK week in the Carolina Coliseum, the camp will continue next week for kids up to the age of 18. 4 # m :SH2SP?&be ' * * ' ' . ?K Wg ^ *' . :" > . ' :- V . ' ' ; . ! ' . : v: * !:. * ' ' ' ' ' * ' '** ' ' ' . ' * ' <*' ' : :: : USC student Mimi Frantz r lessons at the Sol Blatt P.E. C Rose ? rrom page 12 baseball capital of the world," he said. According to Rose, his fans and teammates are what make baseball fun for him. He did say though, that if the Reds decided they didn't need him anymore, he *1 *" -- wumu ymy anywnere tney would let him. "When you can dress in the same clubhouse as (Joe) Morgan, (George) Foster, (Tom) Seaver, (Johnny) Bench and all the rest, and play for a guy like Sparky Anderson, baseball is fun because you have a chance to win," Rose said. "There are guys who go into spring training knowing they have no chance to make the playoffs. To them baseball is a job, I play for a living." As one of the top hitters in the game, it might seem logical for Rose to have a specific theory on hitting. But he does not. ACCORDING TO ROSE, to be a good hitter you have to be aggressive. Reds hitting coach Ted Kluszewski taught Rose early in his career to hit down on the ball and to get his bat out in front nf him. Rose thinks a young player has enough to think about when he is at the plate than to try and remember some fancy batting theory. "Just hitting the ball is hard enough," he explained. "But in ! sports, anytime you are super aggressive, you've got it made." Rose has been aggressive at * every position he has played. During his 15 years in the majors, i he has been an all-star at four 1 < X- -f' S _ _ . .<[:[ ^: " yy.<y.-:: W * 9^fc| ^ma* ?i^' Arlene Morgan ? GAMECOCK eturns a volley during tennis Center. different positions. His most recent move was to third base. "I was always a pretty good defensive outfielder, but I'm only on ?L!-J * an aucvjume mira Daseman," he said. "You just have to work. I probably took more ground balls last season than any two other third basemen in the league, because I had to." According to Reds coach Russ Nixon, Rose is eager to pass this love for hard work on to the younger players. During spring training he works with the team's rookies on baseball's basins likes young people and he is eager to help them," the coach said. "Pete Rose is a great person." But for Rose the end of a glorious career is drawing near. At 37, he has slowed down a nmmio ? _ _ ,? .. -- vi and lost a little zip on his throwing arm. Still, he has no thoughts of retirement. "I can't help it when I was bom," Rose said. "All I can do is take care of my body. I don't smoke or drink or abuse my body and as a result I'll be able to play a few more years than other guys my age." Much has been said and written about the spectacular career of Peter Edward Rose of the Cincinnati Reds. His manager Sparky l???? ruiuvtowi nuwever, sums it up best. "His records speak for themselves. He's going to go into the Hall of Fame five years after he retires and that's all there is to it." When he does retire and is inducted into the shrine, his plaque will carry a much more simple summary. Pete Rose: a complete ballplayer.