Monday, March 30, 2009

MONDAY 3/30

SR201
TODAY:
-We began our discussion of Chapter 12. We talked about ethics & the criteria for determining ethics.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring the discussion questions that were due today to class with you on Wednesday.

SR338
TODAY:
-We had a board meeting.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 8 discussion questions:
1) What are & explain the benefits of good flexibility?
2) What are & explain the factors affecting flexibility?
3) Explain mode, intensity, repititions, & frequency of exercise as principles of muscular flexibility.

IC212
TODAY:
-Quiz #7: The Corporation Chapters 3 & 4.
-Corporate Social Responsibility discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Watch this.
-Read Chapter 5 & answer:
1) Why do companies market to children?
2) If you were a business, would you market to tweens & teens differently? If so, how?
3) Does advertising on self-esteem (If you don't buy this product you are a loser!) work on:
a) Tweens?
b) Teens?
c) Adults?
4) What does Edison Schools do?
5) Explain the marketing concept of the "nag factor?"
6) Explain the 4 types of parents.

SR368
TODAY:
-We, and by "we" I mean I, discussed Chapter 8. Please come to class on Wednesday ready to actively participate & answer questions.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the article handout that I gave you.

Friday, March 27, 2009

FRIDAY 3/27

SR201
TODAY:
-Quiz #7: Textbook Chapters 10 & 11, Into The Wild Chapters 14 & 15

HOMEWORK:
-Textbook Chapter 12 discussion questions:
1) Why is it important to consider ethical concerns when developing a personal lesiure philosophy & in selecting leisure activities?
2) What criteria should be used when determining ethics for leisure selection?
3) State & explain the major internal obstacles to leisure fulfillment.
4) State & explain recreational ways to increase norepinephrine levels.

SR338
Here is the link to the worst food in America article.

TODAY:
-We finished our Chapter 7 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Board Meeting on Monday with division reports.

IC212
-Here is a link to an article about the Conficker C computer virus.
TODAY:
-We finished our ethical decision making discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #7: The Corporation Chapters 3 & 4
-The Corporate Social Responsibility homework that was due today, should be brought to class with you for discussion after the quiz on Monday.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 3
-What is an externality & who(m) is affected by externalities?
-Be able to explain the Anderson v. General Motors case.
-Be able to explain the concept of "the science of exploitation."
-How do corporations use cost-benefit analyses in corporate decision making?
-What happened in the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory disaster?
-What is the purpose of the Fair Labor Standards Act?
Chapter 4
-Be able to identify & explain the 4 myths of CSR (PowerPoint).
-In 1933, FDR created the New Deal, aimed to strengthen government's control of what?
-What American corporation provided the Nazis with tabulation machines used by them to track records in their extermination & slave-labor camps?
-What was passed by Congress in 1952 to ensure coal mine safety?
-How did "new social regulation" curb corporations power & freedom?
-What fuel the political system & are a core strategy in business's campaign to influence government?

SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 8 discussion questions:
1) What is the heart of a sport's enterprise & key to financial success?
2) The concession operation requires managers to understand what?
3) What are the major shortcomings of concessions?
4) Concession stands should be...
5) What are "hawkers?'
6) What was decided in the Bearman v. University of Notre Dame case?
7) What are "dram shop statutes" & what is "social host liability?"
8) What is second to the box office in terms of direct contact between the facility & the patron?
9) What are the 4 M's in retail?
10) What are the 3 keys to effective merchandise store layout?

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

WEDNESDAY 3/25

SR201
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of textbook Chapters 10 & 11. Our discussion focused on the positive & negative effects of video games on socialization, the positive & negative effects of music on socialization, the types of friendships, the 2 motives that underlie gambling, & the types of gamblers.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #7: Textbook Chapters 10 & 11, Into The Wild Chapters 14 & 15.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 10
From our class discussion:
-3 social trends contributing to shutting people off from interacting with one another?
-Negative effects of televison on socialization?
-Positive/Negative effects of video games on socialization?
-Positive/Negative effects of music on socialization?
-Levels of friendships?
Chapter 11
-2 motives that underlie gambling?
-Types of gamblers?

SR338
TODAY:
-We began a discussion of Chapter 7. Our discussion focused on the benefits of strength training & the difference between muscular strength & muscular endurance.

HOMEWORK:
-Be able to discuss:
1) The factors that affect strength.
2) The principles involved in strength training.

IC212
TODAY:
-We discussed The Corporation Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on externalities, Anderson v. General Motors, "the science of exploitation," & corporate ethical decision making.

HOMEWORK:
-Read The Corporation Chapter 4.
-Watch this.
-And this.
-Pick a company that you feel has a solid corporate social responsibility plan (not Nike) & be ready to discuss a few of the points from the plan.

SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed the 3 categories of facility revenue sources, the 4 main purposes of taxes, & the difference between hard & soft taxes.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the following SBJ articles:
1) Will slump drive NFL to drink? (Issue 45, Page 1)
2) Time for sports enterprises to seize mobile opportunities (Issue 45, Page 26)
3) Sony-Daktronics team upgrades the Reds (Issue 46, Page 7)

Monday, March 23, 2009

MONDAY 3/23

SR201
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 10. We discussed the social trends contributing to shutting people off from interacting with one another, & the negative effects of television on socialization.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 11 discussion questions:
1) Explain the different types of gamblers.
2) What are the 2 motives that underlie gambling?
3) What are some problems of gambling?

SR338
TODAY:
-We had a Board Meeting. We discussed a "to do" list for the event.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 7 discussion questions:
1) Explain the benefits of strength training.
2) What is the difference between muscular strength & muscular endurance & how can both be tested?
3) What are the factors that affect strength?
4) What are the principles involved in strength training?

IC212
TODAY:
-We discussed the schedule for the 2nd half of the semester.

HOMEWORK:
-The Corporation Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) EXPLAIN WHAT AN EXTERNALITY IS (BOOK & YOUTUBE CLIP)
2) EXPLAIN THE ANDERSON V. GENERAL MOTORS CASE
3) HOW DO CORPORATIONS USE “THE SCIENCE OF EXPLOITATION?”
4) HOW DO YOU DEFINE ETHICS?
-Externality youtube clip.
-Ethics youtube clip.

SR368
TODAY:
-No class.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 7 Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 3 categories of facility revenue sources?
2) What are hard taxes? Explain the 4 that are discussed in the chapter.
3) What are soft taxes? Explain the 5 that are discussed in the chapter.
4) What are the advantages/disadvantages to private funding sources?
5) What is a Personal Seat License?

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

TUESDAY 3/17

SPT111
TODAY:
-SBJ Group #3 presented their article, "No hard feelings: NFL markets behind AFL's 50th anniversary."

HOMEWORK:
-Read SBJ article: Conquer & Unite." SBJ March 9-15, page 1 & 26.
-Chapter 9 discussion question: the 10 P's is due.
-1st half of the semester discussion questions are due.

Thursday, March 12, 2009

THURSDAY 3/12

SPT111
TODAY:
-We discussed the main points in Chapter 7: Sport Tourism.

HOMEWORK:
-Read SBJ article, "No Hard Feelings...," on page 10 of the 3/9-3/15 issue.
-Read Chapter 9 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) Identify & give a brief explanation of the 10 P's.

1st Half of the Semester Discussion Questions: Due Thursday 3/19
For the questions below, create an analytical, well-written response. Your response to these questions should make specific references to class discussions, class notes, the textbook, and the Sports Business Journal (Note: Not every response needs to make a reference to all of these sources.) Do not use opinion or outside research.
Question 1: Explain the social significance, including benefits, of sport on our (America) society.
Question 2: How is professional preparation critical for the success of sport management majors?
Question 3: Explain, three key skills necessary needed for athletics directors who work in major conferences to run a successful program?
Question 4: Explain the unique aspects of professional sport.
Question 5: Describe the evolution & growth of sport management & marketing agencies.

*I will grade your response based on your ability to defend your answer using material covered in class up to the point the paper is assigned.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

WEDNESDAY 3/11

SR201
TODAY:
-We finished watching 9 Innings From Ground Zero.
-We discussed Chapters 8 & 9.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #6: Textbook Chapters 8 & 9, ITW Chapters 12 & 13, Film & Article

STUDY GUIDE:
-Define: stress, stressors, eustress, distress
-Explain Selye's Stress Definition
-Explain GAS
-5 physiological benefits of humor & laughter
-4 psychological benefits of humor & laughter
-3 social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter

SR338
TODAY:
-We played a review game for Exam #1.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1:
-What are the #1 & #2 threats to public health in the US?
-What is SeDS?
-What is the difference between life expectancy & healthy life expectancy?
-What are the leading causes of death in the US?
-What are the 7 dimensions of wellness?

Chapter 2:
-What are the environmental influences on physical activity that we discussed in class?
-What are the environmental influences on diet & nutrition that we discussed in class?
-What is traffic calming?
-What is value marketing?
-What are the most common reasons for people making unhealthy choices?
-Be able to explain SMART Goals.

Chapter 3
-Define nutrition.
-What are essential nutrients?
-What are fuel nutrients?
-What are regulatory nutrients?
-What are macronutrietns?
-What are micronutrients?
-What is the 7th nutrient?
-What are the 5 essential food groups?

Chapter 4
-Define body composition.
-What is percent body fat?
-What is lean body mass?
-What is essential fat?
-What is storage fat & 3 basic functions?
-What are 2 most accurate techniques for assessing body composition?

Chapter 5
-What is the "fitness illusion?"
-What are the 3 main health consequences of obesity?
-What is yo-yo dieting?
-What are the 2 most common types of eating disorders?
-What is binge-eating disorder?
-What is "setpoint," & what are the factors that affect it?
-What is the daily recommended caloric intake for women? For men?

Chapter 6
-What is cardiorespiratory endurance?
-Define hypokinetic diseases.
-What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise?
-What are the 4 cardiorespiratory exercise prescription variables?

IC212
TODAY:
-We discussed the quote: "Corporations, as brands, have souls."

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #6: Branding & Chapter 2

STUDY GUIDE:
-What is branding?
-What are brand drivers?
-How did Pfizer improve the conditions of the environment in which it operates?
-Why did the Body Shop have to overhaul its management & adopt a new business plan?
-What is an externality (check out the youtube clip from Monday)
-Chapter 2 discussion questions.

SR368
TODAY:
-You took Exam #1

HOMEWORK:
-None! Have a great spring break!

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

TUESDAY 3/10

SPT111
TODAY:
-You took Exam #2: Chapters 4, 5, 6

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 7 discussion questions:
1) What are the 3 main types of travel & sport participation that define sport tourism today?
2) Explain the common themes among the existing definitions of sport tourism.
3) Explain the differences between the 3 types of sport tourism: active sport tourism, event sport tourism, & nostalgia sport tourism.
-SBJ Group #3 needs to tell me on Thursday what article you will be presenting on next Tuesday.

Monday, March 9, 2009

MODAY 3/9

SR201
TODAY:
-We began watching the documentary, 9 Innings From Ground Zero.
-I handed out an article to go along with the film.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 9 discussion questions:
1) What are the physiological benefits of laughter?
2) What are the psychological & affective benefits of humor & laughter?
3) What are the social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter?

SR338
TODAY:
-Quiz #3: Chapters 5 & 6
-Board Meeting: This was a disaster on multiple fronts. It was apparent that there has been no dedication to this project outside of class. You were not able to even name the event. The event project is worth 30 points (30%) of your final grade. I am seriously considering canceling the event & collecting your weekly time logs & grading you based on them & what I have seen at the board meetings. Additionally, I am sick & tired of people not adhering to the dress code. There are to be no jeans, no jackets, no hats. You are to wear slacks (Dockers, etc.), a collared shirt, or sweater.

HOMEWORK:
-Study the 3 study guides for the Midterm Exam review.

IC212
Today:
-You took Quiz #5: The Corporation Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Article Summary #2 due: Remember your article needs to be related to your research topic & in Section E you must explain how it relates to your research topic.
-Read The Corporation Chapter 2 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) IS IT POSSIBLE FOR A CORPORATION TO MEET THE NEEDS OF ITS SHAREHOLDERS, CUSTOMERS, AND ENVIRONMENT? CAN BUSINESS BE ABOUT MORE THAN PROFITS? HOW DOES DODGE V. FORD FIT?
2) WHAT IS THE KYOTO PROTOCOL? HOW MUCH CONSIDERATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT SHOULD CORPORATIONS ASSUME?
3) WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO DEFINE CORPORATIONS AS PSYCHOPATHIC? WHAT ARE CORPORATION’S PSYCHOPATHIC TRAITS?
-Be ready to discuss a company that has done a good job at branding itself.
-Check out these youtube clips:
1) Legal Person & Corporate Social Responsibility
2) Externalities
3) Pfizer

SR368
TODAY:
-We played a review game for Exam #1. Jillian, Kevin G, & Derek won!

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Exam #1.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1 & 2
-What 3 qualities must leaders possess to inspire people to follow?
-What leadership quality is the key to being a great leader?
-What leadership quality is the most valuable asset of a leader?
-What are the 3 main reasons to have a written policies & procedures manual?
-Know: the 2 classifications of employees, the 4 special types of employees, the 3 categories of employees.
-What are the 3 components of a job description?
-What are the elements of effective in-service training?
Chapter 3 & 4
-The 4 rules to brainstorming.
-What is a needs assessment survey?
-Know the categories of needs assessment information.
-Difference between standing plans & single-use plans.
-What are the categories of services that HOK Sport provides?
-What is master planning?
-What are the 3 questions master planning is used to answer?
-Know these construction approaches: lump sum contract, design & build, fast tracking
-What is a performance bond?
Chapter 5 & 6
-Be able to identify & explain the common approaches to programming.
-Be able to identify & explain the 5 main categories of planners.
-What 2 questions should managers answer when defining accountability for the organization?
-Define: Cash Flow, Operating Cash Flow, Cash Flow Budget.
-What are the primary sources of revenue generation?

Friday, March 6, 2009

FRIDAY 3/6

SR201
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #5: Textbook Chapter 7 & Into The Wild Chapters 10 & 11
-We discussed the reasons alcohol, particularly binge drinking, is such an issue on college campuses.
-We discussed the leisure/non-leisure inventory assignment.


HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 8 discussion questions:
1) Define: stress, stressors, distress, eustress
2) Explain Selye's Stress Definition.
3) Explain the stages of GAS.


SR338
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 6


HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #3: Chapters 5 & 6
-Board Meeting: name of event, objective(s) of event, date of event


STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-What is the "fitness illusion?"
-What are the 3 main health consequences of obesity?
-What is yo-yo dieting?
-What are the 2 most common types of eating disorders?
-What is binge-eating disorder?
-What is "setpoint," & what are the factors that affect it?
-What is the daily recommended caloric intake for women? For men?
Chapter 6
-What is cardiorespiratory endurance?
-Define hypokinetic diseases.
-What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise?
-Be able to discuss a couple of the benefits (9) of aerobic training.
-Define: Maximal Oxygen Uptake, Resting Heart Rate, Workload, Mitochondria, Capillaries, Recovery Time
-What are the 4 cardiorespiratory exercise prescription variables?


IC212
TODAY:
-We discussed The Corporation Chapter 1.


HOMWORK:
-Quiz #5: The Corporation Chapter 1 & a question or 2 from Chapter 2
-Read Chapter 2


STUDY GUIDE:
-Define: corporation, jobbers, south sea company, bubble act
-What ar ethe 5 main forms of a corporation?
-As a "person" what rights does a corporation enjoy?
-What is a right granted to a corporation that isn't granted to individuals?
-What are the 2 most prominent features of incorporation?
-Explain: corporate social responsibility, new capitalism, sustainable development.
-What marketing technique do companies use to create unique & attractive personalities for themselves?
-In 1908, what company launched an advertising campaign aimed to persuade a skeptical American public to like & accept the company?
-In the early 20th century, what 2 states sought to attract valuable incorporation business to their jurisdictions by jettisoning unpopular restrictions from their corporate laws?


SR368
TODAY:
-Quiz #3: Chapters 5 & 6
-SBJ Group #2 (Jillian, Kevin, Derek) presented an article about fighting in the NHL.


HOMEWORK:
-Review your quizzes & notes for the Exam #1 Review Game.

THURSDAY 3/4

SPT111
TODAY:
-SBJ Group #2 (Lauren, Dan, Ryan) presented an article about the affects of the recession on the NBA.
-We discussed Chapter 6.

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Exam #2: Chapters 4, 5, 6 & Groups 1 & 2 SBJ aticles

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 4
-Be able to explain the history of the NCAA: When & why was it formed?
-Be able to explain the difference between the 3 competitive divisions in the NCAA.
-What is the NAIA?
-What is the one-plus-three model for intercollegiate athletics?
-Be able to explain the jobs of the following administrators: Athletics Director, First-Line Managers, Compliance Officer, Sports Information Director, Senior Woman Administrator
Chapter 5
-Be able to explain how professional sports originated in the United States.
-What are the factors that affected the growth of professional sport in America.?
-What are the 4 unique aspects of professional sport in America, & be able to explain each.
-What are the 4 unique aspects of revenue production for professional sport, & be able to explain each.
Chapter 6
-What were the 2 main reasons for the formation of the first sport management & marketing agencies?
-Who was the first professional athlete compensed for endorsing a product, & what was the product?
-We discussed 11 functions of sport management & marketing agencies. Be able to identify & explain 3.
-What is IMG & what are their 4 core businesses?
-What are the 5 main challenges facing sport management & marketing agencies?

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

WEDNESDAY 3/4

SR201
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 7.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #5: Textbook Chapter 7 & Into The Wild Chapters 10 & 11

STUDY GUIDE:
-From our class discussion, what 4 ways can fitness be affected by leisure?
-From our class discussion, what 4 ways can fitness have an impact on leisure?
-What is the "fitness illusion?"
-Be able to identify & explain the components of health related physical fitness.
-The book discusses 6 physiological benefits of exercise. Be able to identify at least 2 of them.
- According to a 2001 study, what sport is the riskiest in terms of incidence of severe injuries per 1,000 participants?
-What is the most widely used formula for calculating your maximum heart rate?
-According to research, what kind of alcohol reduces heart disease?
-How many pounds overweight does a person need to be to be considered obese?

SR338
TODAY:
-Those of you who adhered to the dress code had a great meeting regarding the event. We decided that the best type of event would be a "fitness challenge" with cardiovascular & strength events.

HOMEWORK:
Chapter 6 discussion questions:
1) Explain what cardiorespiratory endurance is.
2) What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise?
3) What are the benefits of aerobic training?

IC212
TODAY:
-I gave back Article Summary #1 & had a dicussion about what I expect to see when you submit Article Summary #2 & #3.

HOMEWORK:
Group 1: What is a corporation?
Group 2: How did the corporation become so powerful (history & evolution)?
Group 3: Explain how a corporation is a "person."
Group 4: What is corporate social responsibility?
Group 5: What is "new capitalism" & its effect on corporate social responsibility.

SR368
-We discussed Chapter 6.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #3: Chapters 5 & 6
-Read SBJ article: "Amateur's death brings..." on page 13 of the 1/26-2/1 edition.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-Be able to identify & explain the common approaches to programming.
-Be able to identify & explain the 5 main categories of planners.
-What are the 5 distinct/different scheduling patterns?
Chapter 6
-What 2 questions should managers answer when defining accountability for the organization?
-Explain the internal control components.
-Define: Cash Flow, Operating Cash Flow, Cash Flow Budget.
-What are the 5 steps commonly used in the budget process?
-What are the primary sources of revenue generation?

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

TUESDAY 3/3

SPT111
TODAY:
-The SBJ article presentations started. Libby, Carolyn, & Dan discussed an article about NASCAR's attempts to attract Hispanic viewers.
-After the presentation we began a discussion of Chapter 6. We talked about how sport management & marketing agencies got their start, & what kinds of services they offer.

HOMEWORK:
-Read, "Waiting & Worrying, But Still Selling," on the cover of the 2/23-3/1 edition for the presentation by Lauren, Alex, & Ryan.
-Chapter 6 discussion questions:
1) What are IMG's 4 core businesses & explain each?
2) What are the challenges facing sport management & marketing agancies & explain each?

Monday, March 2, 2009

MONDAY 3/2

ALL CLASSES
Classes canceled due to snow. Please check your class update below.

SR201
We will discuss Chapter 7 on Wednesday. Your Chapter 7 discussion questions are due, as is the leisure/non-leisure inventory assignment. Quiz #5 will still be on Friday. It will cover textbook Chapter 7 & Into The Wild Chapters 10 & 11.
Chapter 7 discussion questions:
1) How can fitness be affected by leisure?
2) How can fitness have an impact in leisure?
3) What is the fitness illusion?
4) What are the components of health related physical fitness?

SR338
Because we have a lot to discuss regarding the "event," we will have this week's Board Meeting on Wednesday. Please be ready to discuss the agenda we had set for today. We will discuss Chapter 6 on Friday. Your discussion questions will be due then. Next Monday we will have Quiz #3 on Chapters 5 & 6. Next Wednesday we will have a review session for the Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) that will be on Friday 3/13.
Chapter 6 discussion questions:
1) Explain what cardiorespiratory endurance is.
2) What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise?
3) What are the benefits of aerobic training?

IC212
We will begin The Corporation on Wednesday with a discussion of Chapter 1. Your discussion questions are due on Wednesday. We will NOT have Quiz #5 on Friday. Instead, the quiz will be on Monday and it will cover our Wednesday & Friday discussions of Chapter 1. In addition, because the quiz has been postponed to Monday which is when Article Summary #2 was due, Article Summary #2 will also be postponed. It will now be due on Wednesday 3/11. So for this Wednesday, watch the youtube video & answer the discussion questions.
-Youtube video.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) What is a corporation?
2) How did the corporation become so powerful (history & evolution)?
3) Explain how a corporation is a "person."
4) What is corporate social responsibility?
5) What is "new capitalism" & its effect on corporate social responsibility.

SR368
We will discuss Chapter 6 on Wednesday. Your discussion questions are due. Also on Wednesday, SBJ Group #2 (Jillian, Derek, Kevin) needs to tell us what article(s) they will be presenting on Friday. On Friday, Quiz #3 will take place as scheduled. It will cover Chapter 6 & the SBJ Group #2 article(s). Next Monday 3/9 we will review for the Midterm Exam that will be given on Wednesday 3/11.
Chapter 6 discussion questions:
1) What 2 questions should managers answer when defining accountability for the organization?
2) Explain the internal control components.
3) Define: Cash Flow, Operating Cash Flow, Cash Flow Budget.
4) What are the 5 steps commonly used in the budget process?
5) What are the primary sources of revenue generation?