SR201
TODAY:
-Course contract was due.
-You were to have read the Fan Loyalty article.
-The Sport & Society Part B Discussion Questions were due.
-We continued our Sport & Society discussion. We discussed the 8 main reasons for why we are sports fans. We discussed the concepts of BIRGing & CORFing, and finished by talking about how the Social Identity Theory explains how the groups we belong to & team we cheer for influence our self-identity.
HOMEWORK:
-First notecard due:
Side 1: Discuss 1 thing, in detail, that you learned from today's class.
Side 2: Discuss 1 thing, in detail, that you learned from the homework due on Monday.
-Read about & come to class on Monday with questions about the Into The Wild blog assignment.
-Answer Chapter 1 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.
MN371
TODAY:
-First notecard was due.
-Chapter 1 Part C Dicussion Questions due.
-Personality Quiz results due.
-We continued our Chapter 1 discussion. Our discussion focused on the Jung Typology test & the 7 entrepreneurial personality characteristics. We will finish our discussion of Chapter 1 at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard due (based on today's discussion & this weekend's homework).
-Chapter 2 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the differences between creativity, innovation, & entrepreneurship.
2) Can creativity be taught?
3) State & summarize the 10 barriers to creativity.
SR338
TODAY:
-First notecard was due.
-Chapter 1 Part C Discussion Questins were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the 5 main reasons why the US ranks 24 out of 191 developed nations in healthy life expectancy, & the 4 leading causes of death in the US.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard due.
-Answer Chapter 2 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Our environment is not conducive to a healthy, physically active lifestyle. Why? What environmental factors influence physical activity? What environmental factors influence diet & nutrition?
2) Barriers to change: What are the most common reasons for people making unhealthy choices?
IC212
TODAY:
-First notecard due.
-Drucker Chapter 1 part B Discussion Questions due.
-We continued our Drucker Chapter 1 discussion. We discussed the defintion of management, the 6 functions of management, & the 4 U.S. events that caused a change in management.
HOMEWORK:
-Review the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution. We will discuss them in detail at the beginning of class on Monday.
-Give thought to a research paper topic.
-Answer Drucker Chapter 2 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) What does it mean that the customer is in the driver's seat?
2) How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
3) What are the 4 Drucker questions that a company should answer when connecting with its customer?
SR368
TODAY:
-Course contract due.
-Chapter 1 Part B discussion questions due.
-We discussed the 2 SBJ articles that you were to read for today. We then moved forward with our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed 2 leadership models: Functional Leadership Model & Managerial Grid Model.
HOMEWORK:
-Notecard.
-Answer Chapter 2 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program?
2) Why is a rewards system essential to maintaining employee morale?
Friday, January 29, 2010
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27
SR201
TODAY:
-We discussed class format & expectations. If you have any questions about what to expect this semester, or how you will be graded please see me.
-We continued our sport & society discussion. We talked about why sports are such a huge part of American culture, & began a discussion of historical sports events/athletes that transcended sport & impacted (positive/negative) society.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign & return course contract.
-Read "Fan Loyalty" article that I handed out in class today.
-Sport & Society Part B Discussion Questions based on the article:
1) Explain the 8 basic motives that drive people to be sports fans.
2) How does the "social identity theory" explain our attraction to spectator sports?
3) Explain the concepts of "BIRGing" & "CORFing."
4) What is a "Deep Fan?"
5) What is the difference between blue collar & white collar fans?
MN371
TODAY:
-Course Contract was due.
-Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the essential attributes of a successful business, & began a discussion of entrepreneurship.
HOMEWORK:
-Click here to take a personality quiz. Either print out or write down the results & bring them to class.
-First notecard due:
1) One thing you learned from today's class & explain in detail.
2) One thing you learned from the homework due on Friday & explain in detail.
-Chapter 1 Part C Discussion Questions:
1) State & explain each of the 10 deadly mistakes of entrepreneurship.
SR338
TODAY:
-Course Contract due.
-Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions due.
We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the #1 & #2 threats to public health in the United States. We also discussed Sedentary Death Syndrome & the difference between Life Expectancy and Healthy Life Expectancy.
HOMEWORK:
-First notecard due:
1) One thing you learned from class today & explain in detail.
2) One thing you learned from the homework due on Friday & explain in detail.
-Chapter 1 Part C Discussion Questions:
1) The US ranks 24th out of 191 nations in healthy life expectancy. What are the reasons for why we do not rank higher?
2) Explain the difference between health-related fitness & skill-related fitness.
IC212
TODAY:
-Course Contract due.
-Drucker Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. We discussed what companies you think are successful, and why. We also discussed the essential attributes of a successful business.
HOMEWORK:
-Your first notecard is due:
1) State 1 thing from class today that you learned & explain in detail.
2 State 1 thing from the Chapter 1 discussion questions that you completed that you learned & explain in detail.
SR368
TODAY:
-No class.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not hand in your signed course contract, please do so on Friday.
-Read the following SBJ articles:
1) "Jump-start Your Career..." Page 12
2) "5 Trends To Watch" Page 19
-Answer Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Why is it important to have written policies & procedures for governing a sport facility or event?
2) What content should the policies reflect?
3) What can sponsoring a sport facility or event do for the sponsor?
4) What can a sponsor do for the sport facility or event?
TODAY:
-We discussed class format & expectations. If you have any questions about what to expect this semester, or how you will be graded please see me.
-We continued our sport & society discussion. We talked about why sports are such a huge part of American culture, & began a discussion of historical sports events/athletes that transcended sport & impacted (positive/negative) society.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign & return course contract.
-Read "Fan Loyalty" article that I handed out in class today.
-Sport & Society Part B Discussion Questions based on the article:
1) Explain the 8 basic motives that drive people to be sports fans.
2) How does the "social identity theory" explain our attraction to spectator sports?
3) Explain the concepts of "BIRGing" & "CORFing."
4) What is a "Deep Fan?"
5) What is the difference between blue collar & white collar fans?
MN371
TODAY:
-Course Contract was due.
-Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions were due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the essential attributes of a successful business, & began a discussion of entrepreneurship.
HOMEWORK:
-Click here to take a personality quiz. Either print out or write down the results & bring them to class.
-First notecard due:
1) One thing you learned from today's class & explain in detail.
2) One thing you learned from the homework due on Friday & explain in detail.
-Chapter 1 Part C Discussion Questions:
1) State & explain each of the 10 deadly mistakes of entrepreneurship.
SR338
TODAY:
-Course Contract due.
-Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions due.
We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the #1 & #2 threats to public health in the United States. We also discussed Sedentary Death Syndrome & the difference between Life Expectancy and Healthy Life Expectancy.
HOMEWORK:
-First notecard due:
1) One thing you learned from class today & explain in detail.
2) One thing you learned from the homework due on Friday & explain in detail.
-Chapter 1 Part C Discussion Questions:
1) The US ranks 24th out of 191 nations in healthy life expectancy. What are the reasons for why we do not rank higher?
2) Explain the difference between health-related fitness & skill-related fitness.
IC212
TODAY:
-Course Contract due.
-Drucker Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. We discussed what companies you think are successful, and why. We also discussed the essential attributes of a successful business.
HOMEWORK:
-Your first notecard is due:
1) State 1 thing from class today that you learned & explain in detail.
2 State 1 thing from the Chapter 1 discussion questions that you completed that you learned & explain in detail.
SR368
TODAY:
-No class.
HOMEWORK:
-If you did not hand in your signed course contract, please do so on Friday.
-Read the following SBJ articles:
1) "Jump-start Your Career..." Page 12
2) "5 Trends To Watch" Page 19
-Answer Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Why is it important to have written policies & procedures for governing a sport facility or event?
2) What content should the policies reflect?
3) What can sponsoring a sport facility or event do for the sponsor?
4) What can a sponsor do for the sport facility or event?
Monday, January 25, 2010
MONDAY 1/25
SR201
TODAY:
-Class canceled due to weather.
HOMEWORK:
-The following homework that was due today will now be due on Wednesday.
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents posted on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) Why are sports such a big part of American society?
2) Develop a list of sports events/athletes that transcended the sports world & had an impact (positive or negative) on society.
MN371
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of the course format & expectations.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed attributes that make companies successful. We also compared rival companies (Apple & Dell, Starbucks & Dunkin Donuts) & dscussed what makes each so successful.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign & return course contract.
-Answer Chapter 1 part B Discussion Questions:
1) The chapter outlines 8 factors driving the entrepreneurial trend in our economy. Choose 4 & explain them.
2) Read "Collegiate Entrepreneurs" on pages 18 & 19, and answer the following questions:
A) What barriers do collegiate entrepreneurs face?
B) What advantages do collegiate entrepreneurs have when launching a business?
SR338
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of the course format & expectations.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the 2 main components of a healthy lifestyle program (physical activity healthy diet), & the reasons why so many Americans do not incorporate a healthy lifestyle program into their daily lives. We finished by discussing the 4 main factors that affect health & well-being.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign & return course contract.
-Answer Chapter 1 part B discussion questions:
1) What are the 3 categories of physical fitness?
2) What is the difference between health fitness & physical fitness?
3) What important points do the National Health Objectives for the year 2010 address?
IC212
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of the course format & expectations.
-We began our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1 by taking a look at what attributes are required to make a company/business successful.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign & return course contract.
-If you did not do so already, read this article about Peter Drucker.
-Answer Chapter 1 Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what company/business do you feel is successful? What makes them successful?
2) What is management?
3) How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?
4) "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality." What does Drucker mean?
5) Explain the Silent Revolution.
6) What are the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on (explain each)?
SR368
TODAY:
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. We started off by talking about why effective facility management is so important. We then discussed the 3 qualities that leaders need to possess in order to get people to follow them, & the 8 key leadership qualities. We finished by discussing if these leadership traits can be learned or if you are born with them,
HOMEWORK:
-No class on Wednesday. See ya on Friday.
-If you did not hand in your signed course contract, please do so on Friday.
-Read the following SBJ articles:
1) "Jump-start Your Career..." Page 12
2) "5 Trends To Watch" Page 19
-Answer Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Why is it important to have written policies & procedures for governing a sport facility or event?
2) What content should the policies reflect?
3) What can sponsoring a sport facility or event do for the sponsor?
4) What can a sponsor do for the sport facility or event?
TODAY:
-Class canceled due to weather.
HOMEWORK:
-The following homework that was due today will now be due on Wednesday.
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents posted on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) Why are sports such a big part of American society?
2) Develop a list of sports events/athletes that transcended the sports world & had an impact (positive or negative) on society.
MN371
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of the course format & expectations.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed attributes that make companies successful. We also compared rival companies (Apple & Dell, Starbucks & Dunkin Donuts) & dscussed what makes each so successful.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign & return course contract.
-Answer Chapter 1 part B Discussion Questions:
1) The chapter outlines 8 factors driving the entrepreneurial trend in our economy. Choose 4 & explain them.
2) Read "Collegiate Entrepreneurs" on pages 18 & 19, and answer the following questions:
A) What barriers do collegiate entrepreneurs face?
B) What advantages do collegiate entrepreneurs have when launching a business?
SR338
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of the course format & expectations.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the 2 main components of a healthy lifestyle program (physical activity healthy diet), & the reasons why so many Americans do not incorporate a healthy lifestyle program into their daily lives. We finished by discussing the 4 main factors that affect health & well-being.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign & return course contract.
-Answer Chapter 1 part B discussion questions:
1) What are the 3 categories of physical fitness?
2) What is the difference between health fitness & physical fitness?
3) What important points do the National Health Objectives for the year 2010 address?
IC212
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of the course format & expectations.
-We began our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1 by taking a look at what attributes are required to make a company/business successful.
HOMEWORK:
-Sign & return course contract.
-If you did not do so already, read this article about Peter Drucker.
-Answer Chapter 1 Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what company/business do you feel is successful? What makes them successful?
2) What is management?
3) How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?
4) "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality." What does Drucker mean?
5) Explain the Silent Revolution.
6) What are the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution took place on (explain each)?
SR368
TODAY:
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. We started off by talking about why effective facility management is so important. We then discussed the 3 qualities that leaders need to possess in order to get people to follow them, & the 8 key leadership qualities. We finished by discussing if these leadership traits can be learned or if you are born with them,
HOMEWORK:
-No class on Wednesday. See ya on Friday.
-If you did not hand in your signed course contract, please do so on Friday.
-Read the following SBJ articles:
1) "Jump-start Your Career..." Page 12
2) "5 Trends To Watch" Page 19
-Answer Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Why is it important to have written policies & procedures for governing a sport facility or event?
2) What content should the policies reflect?
3) What can sponsoring a sport facility or event do for the sponsor?
4) What can a sponsor do for the sport facility or event?
Friday, January 22, 2010
FRIDAY 1/22
SR201
TODAY:
-I finished my introduction and began discussing the course format & expectations. We will finish this at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents posted on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) Why are sports such a big part of American society?
2) Develop a list of sports events/athletes that transcended the sports world & had an impact (positive or negative) on society.
MN371
TODAY:
-I finished my introduction & began discussing the course format & expectations. We will finish this discussion at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, what are 3 companies that you feel are successful & why?
2) In your own words, explain what an entrepreneur is.
3) In your opinion, what characeteristics are required for someone to be a successful entrepreneur?
4) State 3 benefits to entrepreneurship & explain each.
5) State 3 drawbacks to entrepreneurship & explain each.
SR338
TODAY:
- I finished my introduction & began discussing the course format & expectations. We will finish this discussion at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents on WebCT. If you have questions, see/email me or ask on Monday.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What is the difference between life expectancy & healthy life expectancy?
2) What are the leading causes of death in the U.S.?
3) What is the difference between physical activity & exercise?
4) What is wellness & what are the 7 dimensions of wellness?
IC212
TODAY:
-I finished my introduction & began discussing the course format & expectations. We will finish this at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course doscuments on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-To get an understanding about Peter Drucker, read this article.
-Read Drucker Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, what company/business do you feel is successful? What makes them successful?
2) In your own words, define "management."
3) How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?
SR368
TODAY:
-I finished my introductions & discussed the course format & expectations.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-Bring your completed SBJ order form to class on Monday.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What traits does a manager need to possess in order to be a successful leader?
2) What does a leader need to be able to do?
3) How can you learn to be a more effective leader?
4) The textbook states that leaders are not managers. But, are managers leaders? Why/why not?
TODAY:
-I finished my introduction and began discussing the course format & expectations. We will finish this at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents posted on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) Why are sports such a big part of American society?
2) Develop a list of sports events/athletes that transcended the sports world & had an impact (positive or negative) on society.
MN371
TODAY:
-I finished my introduction & began discussing the course format & expectations. We will finish this discussion at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, what are 3 companies that you feel are successful & why?
2) In your own words, explain what an entrepreneur is.
3) In your opinion, what characeteristics are required for someone to be a successful entrepreneur?
4) State 3 benefits to entrepreneurship & explain each.
5) State 3 drawbacks to entrepreneurship & explain each.
SR338
TODAY:
- I finished my introduction & began discussing the course format & expectations. We will finish this discussion at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents on WebCT. If you have questions, see/email me or ask on Monday.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What is the difference between life expectancy & healthy life expectancy?
2) What are the leading causes of death in the U.S.?
3) What is the difference between physical activity & exercise?
4) What is wellness & what are the 7 dimensions of wellness?
IC212
TODAY:
-I finished my introduction & began discussing the course format & expectations. We will finish this at the beginning of class on Monday.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course doscuments on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-To get an understanding about Peter Drucker, read this article.
-Read Drucker Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, what company/business do you feel is successful? What makes them successful?
2) In your own words, define "management."
3) How/Why has management evolved in the U.S.?
SR368
TODAY:
-I finished my introductions & discussed the course format & expectations.
HOMEWORK:
-Get a pack of 4 x 6 notecards.
-Download & read the course documents on WebCT. If you have questions, see/e-mail me or ask on Monday.
-Bring your completed SBJ order form to class on Monday.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What traits does a manager need to possess in order to be a successful leader?
2) What does a leader need to be able to do?
3) How can you learn to be a more effective leader?
4) The textbook states that leaders are not managers. But, are managers leaders? Why/why not?
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 20
ALL CLASSES
It was great seeing some old faces & fun meeting new ones. I am looking forward to a fun semester.
It was great seeing some old faces & fun meeting new ones. I am looking forward to a fun semester.
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