Have you ever wondered why Soccer is also known as Football, or why Football is also known as Soccer? Did you know that there were many different versions of this game played by many different cultures around the world going back as far as 3000 years ago? How did it evolve into the sport that is today known worldwide? In this one-time class, we will examine the different types of games that have been played throughout history (Tchatali in Mesoamerica, Cuju in China, and Marn Grook in Austalia), how and when it became popular in Europe, and how the modern day rules have evolved.


This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. 


This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).