THURSDAY 9/30

SR368
TODAY:
-Exam #1.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the difference in designing facilities that are accessible & universal facilities instead of handicapped facilities.
2) Explain the purpose of the ADA.
3) What is the difference between ADA & ADA Amendments Act.
4) Explain the purpose of EEOC.
5) Explain each of the five titles of the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act & Enforcement Responsibilities.
6) Explain "universal design."
7) Explain "public accommodation."
8) Explain "undue burden."
9) Explain "readily achievable."

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 4 & 5.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1 by discussing the various views of leisure. We then began a discussion of Chapter 2 by discussing the leisure explosion in the 20th century. We will finish Chapter 2 on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What are the benefits for studying leisure history?
2) What are some factors that have influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th century? How did these factors influence the rec. movement?
3) What are some factors that will influence the development of the recreation movement in the 21st century? How will these factors influence the recreation movement?

WEDNESDAY 9/29

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #2.
-We almost finished our discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed systematic abandonment & how Myelin Repair Foundation & Peapod exemplify this, and began discussing the 7 key sources of opportunity. We will finish these at the beginning of class next Monday & then discuss Chapter 4.

HOMEWORK:
-No class on Friday.
-The following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions are due next Wednesday:
1) What 3 questions should everyone in an organization be able to answer "yes" to?
2) How did Alcoa put Drucker's ideas about putting people first into practice?
3) In your opinion, what is the difference between efficiency & effectiveness?
4) In your opinion, what are the most effective ways for a manager to motivate his/her employees?

IC101
TODAY:
-I handed out an assignment guideline sheet for your first Reaction Paper. I then discussed what I expect to see in not just this paper, but any graded assignment. I hope you were paying attention and will apply what I talked about today to your papers.

HOMEWORK:
-No class on Friday.
-Reaction Paper #1 due next Monday 10/4.
-We will start our next Sports & Society unit, Education & Sports, next Monday. There is no additional homework to do for this first discussion.

TUESDAY 9/28

SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed the 2 SBJ articles that you read for homework.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on LEED.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1: Chapters 1-3, Security, One Day in September documentary, SBJ articles, Blog article.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-Define master-planning, bidding, bid form,
-What 3 things does master-planning require the coordination & integration of?
-What 3 questions does a master plan answer?
-I will explain to you the phases of a master plan, you will need to correctly identify the phase being described.
-Explain the 3 types of bids.
-Explain the main differences between small & large projects.

Chapter 2
-What are the 3 main problems that can arise from a poorly designed sports facility?
-Issues related to an inexperienced sports facility architect can lead to problems related to what 3 things
-What are the 2 primary causes of common problems in sports facilities?
-What 2 types of access need to be addressed when designing a sports facility?
-Explain the difference between horizontal & vertical circulation control.
-A facility that can be supervised efficiently is a great advantage for what 2 reasons?

Chapter 3
-Define sustainability, sustainable design.
-State the 4 things that a human community must do to be sustainable.
-State the 3 spheres of sustainability.
-Explain the cradle-to-grave approach.
-What does LEED stand for?
-What is the purpose of LEED?
-Explain what USGBC & GBCI do.
-What is the 1st collegiate athletic facility awarded LEED silver certification?
-What is the 1st collegiate football stadium awarded LEED silver certification?
-What is the purpose of the Green Globes Program & what are the assessment areas?

Security
-What are the 3 main reasons why sports were so important to America after 9/11?
-What does NSSE stand for & who is in charge of security at NSSE events?
-After 9/11, what were considered areas of strategic importance at sports facilities?
-What was the overall name of the security system at the 2003 San Diego Super Bowl?
-What is the name of the self-assessment tool used by sports facilities to test their security vulnerabilities?

SR201
TODAY:
-Exam #1.

HOMEWORK:
-Be ready to discuss the following views of leisure from Chapter 1 (Classical, Antiutilitarian, Social Instrument, Symbol of Social Class).
-Into the Wild: Chapters 4 & 5.
-Read Chapter 2 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Will leisure time grow or decline in the future? Why?
2) According to the textbook, what factors will contribute to the growth or decline of leisure in the future?
3) What factors contributed to the leisure explosion from the 19th to 20th Century?
4) Explain how "spectatorship," "boredom," & "nonliving" are leisure-related problems.

MONDAY 9/27

IC212
TODAY:
-All Drucker Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Starbucks. We will finish Chapter 3 on Wednesday. Be ready to discuss the 7 key sources of opportunity.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what are the advantages/disadvantages of group decision making?
2) What are the 3 Drucker questions about collaboration & orchestration? Explain what each means.

3) How did Myelin Repair Foundation answer these 3 questions?

4) How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"
5) What makes collaboration tick day to day & move in step with shortened windows of opportunity?

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished our discussion of the SBJ articles. We talked about the 3 types of baseball fans and the 2 main benefits of sports.

HOMEWORK:
-No additional homework. Bring your discussion question answers for textbook Chapters 1 & 4.

FRIDAY 9/24

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-We started a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on innovation & Starbucks. We will finish Chapter 3 on Monday.

HOMEWORK:
-Only 1 additional Chapter 3 Discussion Question:
1) How do the companies, Kimberly-Clark & Peapod, exemplify Drucker's concept of systematic abandonment?

IC101
TODAY:
-We continued the personal PowerPoint presentations.
-We had our Friday round table discussion about our dream job.

HOMEWORK:
-The following Discussion Questions should be answered for Monday:

Chapter 1
1) Define: sociology, social world, culture, social interaction, social structure.
2) Do you agree with the precise definition of "sports"? Why or why not?
3) Sports involve a balance between the elements of play & spectacle. Explain the differences between play & spectacle.
4) What are the differences between the sociology and psychology of sport?
5) Define ideologies.

Chapter 4
1) What is socialization, & how do sports contribute to socialization?
2) Sport participation is related to what 3 factors?
3) Becoming an athlete in a particular sport culture occurs through a 4-phase process. What are the phases?
4) Why do young athletes experience burnout?
5) What are the 2 practical factors associated with why people get out of sports?
6) Do sports build character? Explain.
7) Do sports improve health & physical well-being? Explain.
8) What is one way that sports can positively affect our lives? Explain.
9) What is one way that sports can negatively affect our lives? Explain.

THURSDAY 9/23

SR368
TODAY:
-We finished discussing the SBJ articles (Nike 6.0 & Global Spectrum).
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed sustainability, sustainable design, & the 3 spheres of sustainability. We will finish Chapter 3 next Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 will be next Thursday.
-Here is the link to this weeks Sports Business Journal. Please read the following articles and answer the corresponding Discussion Questions:

"Tracks Video Board Will Be Biggest" Page: Cover
1) The largest LED video board in U.S. sports will be located where this spring?
2) Today, sports facilities view what 2 things are their primary competition for ticket buyers?
3) Who will become the official technology sponsor of the Charlotte Motor Speedway?
4) Panasonic's first center-hung scoreboard is located in what facility?
5) What are the other 2 NASCAR tracks that have Panasonic video screens?

"Panasonic Scoreboard Taking Center Stage At Staples Center" Page: 22
1) What is L.A. Live?
2) What is the retail value of the new scoreboard at Staples Center?
3) The center-hung scoreboard is the first first in the NBA & NHL to have what?
4) What 3 sports organizations play at the Staples Center?
5) Panasonic has 2 other scoreboards located major league sports. What facilities are they located in?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 2 & 3 due.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on leisure, casual vs serious leisure, work, personal care, recreation, & Neulinger's Paradigm. We will finish Chapter 1 next week.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 on Tuesday.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-Define leisure, work, personal care, recreation and be able to give an example of an activity that would fall into each category.
-Explain the difference between casual & serious leisure.
-Explain all of Neulinger's Paradigm.

Chapter 8
-Define stress, stressor, distress, eustress.
-Define stress according to Selye.
-Explain the 3 stages of GAS.

Chapter 9
-State the 5 physiological benefits of humor & laughter.
-State the 4 psychological benefits of humor & laughter.
-State the 3 social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.

Sport & Society
-State the 8 basic motives that drive people to consume sports.
-Explain BIRGing & CORFing.
-Explain what a deep fan is.
-Explain the 3 different baseball fan groups.
-State the 2 main benefits of sport.
-Explain :role learning" and "collective ritual."


-In addition to the above, there will also be questions based on the documentary 9 Innings From Ground Zero, the articles "Sports After 9/11," "What Makes Fans Tick," "What Makes Fans Crazy About Sports," and the Author's Note & Chapters 1-3 of Into The Wild.

WEDNESDAY 9/22

IC212
TODAY:
-Exam #1.

HOMEWORK:
-Have Drucker Chapter 3 read & the following Discussion Questions answered:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
2) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
3) Pick a company that you think is innovative (other than Apple). Why do you consider the company innovative? What are the company's strengths?
4) What is systematic abandonment?
5) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?

IC101
TODAY:
-No homework was due.
-We finished our discussion of the articles.

HOMEWORK:
-We will start class on Friday with a couple personal PowerPoint presentations.
-After the presentations, our round table discussion will be based on the following question: "What is your dream job & why?"
-For Monday, answer the following textbook Chapter 4 Discussion Questions:
1) What is socialization, & how do sports contribute to socialization?
2) Sport participation is related to what 3 factors?
3) Becoming an athlete in a particular sport culture occurs through a 4-phase process. What are the phases?
4) Why do young athletes experience burnout?
5) What are the 2 practical factors associated with why people get out of sports?
6) Do sports build character? Explain.
7) Do sports improve health & physical well-being? Explain.
8) What is one way that sports can positively affect our lives? Explain.
9) What is one way that sports can negatively affect our lives? Explain.

TUESDAY 9/21

SR368
TODAY:
-Articles and corresponding discussion questions were due.
-You took Opportunity Quiz #2.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the most important aspect of site selection, the master plan steps, & bidding.
-We discussed the "New Meadowlands" article. We will discuss the 2 SBJ articles on Thursday.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 will be next Thursday (9/30).
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is "sustainable design?"
2) What are some reasons why sustainable design methods should be considered?
3) What does it mean if a facility is LEED certified?
4) What was the first collegiate athletic facility to achieve LEED solver certification?
5) What is the Green Globes program & what are the 7 areas of assessment?
6) What are the differences between LEED-NC & LEED-EB?
7) What are the benefits of green buildings?
8) Why doesn't everyone build sustainable buildings?

SR201
TODAY:
-You took Opportunity Quiz #2.
-The passion drivers quiz was due.
-The first set of Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-We finished our sports & society discussion. Our discussion focused on the differences between blue collar & white collar fans, passion drivers, baseball fan groups, and the 2 main benefits of sport.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 will be next Tuesday (9/28).
-Read Into The Wild: Chapters 2 & 3.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.
4) Explain the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure.
5) Explain the Social Instrument View of Leisure.
6) Explain the Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class View of Leisure.

MONDAY 9/20

IC212
TODAY:
-First half of Drucker Chapter 3 & discussion questions were due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We discussed how Medtronic personifies Drucker's ideal of customer focus, the 4 Drucker questions for connecting with your customer, & the product diffusion curve.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #1 on Wednesday. Don't forget to bring in a Seinfeld trivia question!

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-What are Detjen's 5 successful business attributes & what companies did we say exemplify each?
-Define management.
-State & explain the 6 functions of management.
-What US events caused a change in management?
-What type of management system did each of the events utilize?
-Be able to explain each of the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
-What are the 3 fastest growing consumer purchases?
-What is a knowledge worker?

Chapter 2
-What are the 3 reasons we discussed for why customers are in the driver's seat & how are they contributing to the customer being in the driver's seat?
-What are the 3 levels of the Customer Satisfaction Model & what is each level trying to accomplish?
-Explain push & pull marketing and be able to identify the examples of each that we discussed in class.
-Who is Medtronic's primary customer?
-How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
-What are the 4 Drucker questions for connecting with your customer?
-What are the customer labels in the product diffusion curve and explain each.
-Explain the difference between demographics & psychographics.
-How did the Girl Scouts of America learn that there is never only one customer?

IC101
TODAY:
-We began discussing the sociology of sports unit. We had a good discussion about tha athletes and games/moments that transcended the sports world & impacted society.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring the SBJ articles & discussion questions and textbook with Chapter 1 discussion questions to class on Wednesday.

FRIDAY 9/17

IC212
TODAY:
-No homework was due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 2. We discussed reasons why the customer is in the driver's seat today, the customer satisfaction model, and push & pull marketing. We will finish Chapter 2 on Monday.

HOMEWORK:
-Our first exam will be next Wednesday. I will post a study guide on Monday. You should start reviewing your homework & class notes this weekend.
-Read first half of Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
2) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?

IC212
TODAY:
-We continued personal PowerPoint presentations.
-We had our Friday round table discussion about the one thing you would change about FPU.

HOMEWORK:
1) Have articles & discussion questions with you.
2) Develop two lists:
A) 5 sports events/games/moments/athletes that have personal meaning to you as a spectator. Why?
B) 5 sports events/games/moments/athletes that transcended the sports world and impacted (positive or negative) society as a whole. Why?
3) Read textbook Chapter 1 and answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) Define: sociology, social world, culture, social interaction, social structure.
B) Do you agree with the precise definition of "sports"? Why or why not?
C) Sports involve a balance between the elements of play & spectacle. Explain the differences between play & spectacle.
D) What are the differences between the sociology and psychology of sport?
E) Define ideologies.
4) Take the following fan passion drivers quiz & either print our or write down the results. Click here.

THURSDAY 9/16

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Discussion Questions due.
-I handed out our first Sports Business Journal.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
For Tuesday:
-Read the following articles & answer the discussion questions:
A) New Meadowlands Stadium
1) What 2 companies helped build the technology in the new Meadowlands Stadium?
2) What did the stadium cost to build & how much was invested in technology?
3) Why will the wireless applications & video screens only access video at the stadium?
4) Because the Giants & Jets will share the stadium, what advantage does the Cisco IP infrastructure give each team?
5) What is a personal seat license?

B) SBJ: "Nike Puts Name..." Page 6.
1) What is Nike 6.0?
2) Why is Nike looking to attach its name to action sports events, & not just sponsor them?
3) What company did Nike replace as title sponsor of the event?
4) What other benefits will Nike 6.0 receive in addition to title rights?
5) In addition to to title sponsoring the Breckenridge Open, what else is Nike doing to promote 6.0?

C) SBJ: "Global Spectrum..." Page 10
1) What does Global Spectrum do (research it)?
2) What does Populous do (research it)?
3) What team hired Global Spectrum to operate their new stadium?
4) What stadium has the NFL's first center-hung scoreboard?
5) What stadium is the first NFL facility to incorporate 4 corner scoreboards?

For Thursday:
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is "sustainable design?"
2) What are some reasons why sustainable design methods should be considered?
3) What does it mean if a facility is LEED certified?
4) What was the first collegiate athletic facility to achieve LEED solver certification?
5) What is the Green Globes program & what are the 7 areas of assessment?
6) What are the differences between LEED-NC & LEED-EB?
7) What are the benefits of green buildings?
8) Why doesn't everyone build sustainable buildings?

SR201
TODAY:
-You should have read Into The Wild: Author's Note & Chapter 1.
-The 2 lists of sports events/games/athletes/moments were due.
-Be began a discussion of sports & society.

HOMEWORK:
-Take the following Octagon passion drivers quiz & either print out or write down your results. Click here.
-Read textbook Chapter 1 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.

WEDNESDAY 9/15

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 2 discussion questions were due.
-We finished Drucker Chapter 1. We discussed the 5th front of the Silent Revolution & knowledge workers.
-We began Drucker Chapter 2. We discussed what companies, today, do a great job at satisfying their customers' needs.

HOMEWORK:
-None, other than to review all of the Drucker Chapter 2 discussion questions.

IC101
TODAY:
-You should have read the Sports Business Journal articles and answered the discussion questions.
-We talked about the grading of this course.
-We watched the ESPN SportsCentury clips and you were to answer the question: "Why are sports so popular in America?"
-Next Monday we will discuss the above question as well as the 2 articles, and begin a discussion of textbook Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
Due Friday:
1) Answer (anonymously) the following round table discussion question:
"What is one thing you would change about FPU? Why?"

Due Monday:
1) Develop two lists:
A) 5 sports events/games/moments/athletes that have personal meaning to you as a spectator. Why?
B) 5 sports events/games/moments/athletes that transcended the sports world and impacted (positive or negative) society as a whole. Why?
2) Read textbook Chapter 1 and answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) Define: sociology, social world, culture, social interaction, social structure.
B) Do you agree with the precise definition of "sports"? Why or why not?
C) Sports involve a balance between the elements of play & spectacle. Explain the differences between play & spectacle.
D) What are the differences between the sociology and psychology of sport?
E) Define ideologies.

TUESDAY 9/14

SR368
TODAY:
-You should have read Chapter 1 prior to class today.
-The Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-You took your first Opportunity Quiz.
-We finished our discussion of the "Security For Sports Events" article. Our discussion focused on the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympics and the 2003 San Diego Super Bowl.
-We discussed Chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Discussion Questions:
1) Explain each of the 7 steps for developing a Master Plan.
2) What are the 3 most common types of bids?

SR201
TODAY:
-You should have read the 2 SBJ articles prior to class.
-The SBJ articles discussion questions were due.
-You took your first Opportunity Quiz.
-We finished discussing Chapters 8 & 9.
-We watched the ESPN SportsCentury clips.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Into The Wild: Author's Note & Chapter 1.
-Compile 2 lists of sports events:
1) Sports events/games/moments/athletes that have personal meaning to you, as a spectator.
2) Sports events/games/moments/athletes that transcended the sports world & impacted (positive or negative) society as a whole.

MONDAY 9/13

IC212
TODAY:
-Discussion questions based on Drucker Chapter 2 were due.
-You took your first Opportunity Quiz.
-We almost finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. We discussed the first 4 fronts of the Silent Revolution. We will finish Chapter 1 at the beginning of class on Wednesday. We still have to discuss the 5th front of the Silent Revolution and knowledge workers. After, we will start our discussion of Chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 1 lecture notes are posted on CampusWeb. Make sure you can download them.
-Answer the following Discussion Questions based on Drucker Chapter 2:
1) Drucker says that "there is never only one customer." What does he mean? How do the Girl Scouts of America fit into this?
2) Pick a company and identify its core customer demographic (who accounts for a majority of the company's sales?) Then identify a secondary customer market.
3) Why is identifying noncustomers important?
4) In your opinion, what company does a great job at satisfying its customers needs?

IC101
TODAY:
-Your paper on cell phones in class was due.
-I handed out the syllabus and 2 articles for you to read.
-We discussed how the set-up for class will go for the rest of the semester. We talked about how on Mondays & Wednesdays we will discuss sports in society topics, and on Fridays we will have round table discussions based on your college experience. We also discussed my expectations of you as a student, and your expectations of me as a professor. At the beginning of class on Wednesday we will discuss how you will be graded this semester.

HOMEWORK:
-Start reading Invictus!
-Read the 2 articles that I gave you today.
-Answer the following Discussion Questions based on the articles. You can hand write your responses in a notebook or you can type them and print them. Either way, they need to be with you in class on Wednesday.
-Discussion Questions:
What Makes Fans Tick?
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" and "CORFing."
4) What is a "Deep Fan?"
5) What are the differences between blue collar and white collar fans?
What Makes Fans Crazy About Sports?
1) What is the #1 "passion driver" of most NFL fans?
2) What is the #1 "passion driver" of most MLB fans?
3) Explain the following 3 groups of baseball fans:
A) Field of Dreamers
B) Team Obsessors
C) Family Connectors
4) What sports property had the largest U.S. fan base in 2009?
5) What sports property had the largest U.S. fan base in 2001?

FRIDAY 9/10

IC212
TODAY:
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. We started class by dividing into smaller groups and discussing the Silent Revolution. We then discussed the U.S. events that have changed the paradigm of management. We will finish Chapter 1 on Monday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 2.
-Answer the following 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?

IC101
TODAY:
-We started class by watching 2 more personal PowerPoint presentations. Don't worry, we will get to those of you who have not presented yet. We then attempted to have an intelligent discussion about the use of cell phones in class. Unfortunately, this conversation was marred by side conversations.

HOMEWORK:
-Write a 5-page, double-spaced response to the following questions: Should students be allowed to use cell phones in class?

THURSDAY 9/9

SR368
TODAY:
-The discussion questions for "One Day In September" were due.
-We finished watching "One Day In September."
-We discussed the discussion questions for "One Day In September" and the "Security For Sports Events" article.
-We will finish discussing the response to 9/11 by sports facilities and Chapter 2 at the beginning of class on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 1.
-Answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) List & discuss all 23 common errors that are made during the facility planning & development process. Just kidding! Don't do that.
1) Explain what a Master Plan is & why it is critical to the facility planning process.
2) Why is it important that the master-planning process respond to changing needs?
3) The master plan can be used to answer what 3 common questions?
4) State the typical phases of a master plan & explain the role of each.
5) Assume you are planning to build a brand new, state of the art outdoor skateboard park. What type of information/data would you collect for the regional analysis? What type of information/data would you collect for the site analysis?
6) What is the most important aspect of site selection?
7) Who is Amin al-Hindi, and why has he been in the news recently?

SR201
TODAY:
-Discussion questions from "9 Innings From Ground Zero" and Chapter 9 were due.
-I handed out 2 Sports Business Journal articles that we will discuss on Tuesday.
-We discussed the importance of getting involved in your major outside of the classroom.
-We discussed the discussion questions from "9 Innings From Ground Zero."
-We began a discussion of Chapter 8. We discussed stress, stressors, distress, & eustress. We also began discussing Selye's Stress definition. We will discuss the 3 stages of GAS and the Chapter 9 discussion questions at the beginning of class on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the 2 SBJ articles: "What Makes Fans Tick?" and "What Makes Fans Crazy About Sports?"
-Answer the following Discussion Questions:
What Makes Fans Tick?
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" and "CORFing."
4) What is a "Deep Fan?"
5) What are the differences between blue collar and white collar fans?
What Makes Fans Crazy About Sports?
1) What is the #1 "passion driver" of most NFL fans?
2) What is the #1 "passion driver" of most MLB fans?
3) Explain the following 3 groups of baseball fans:
A) Field of Dreamers
B) Team Obsessors
C) Family Connectors
4) What sports property had the largest U.S. fan base in 2009?
5) What sports property had the largest U.S. fan base in 2001?

WEDNESDAY 9/8

IC212
TODAY:
-We continued with our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. I thought we had a very interesting and productive discussion about what management is, and the common/desired goal of an organization.

HOMEWORK:
-Review the Silent Revolution.
-Answer the following Discussion Question:
1) What are knowledge workers, and why are they important to organizations?

IC101
TODAY:
-We continued with your personal PowerPoint presentations.

HOMEWORK:
-Our discussion question for Friday is(please have answered prior to coming to class):
Should students be allowed to use cell phones in class? Defend your answer.

TUESDAY 9/7

SR368
TODAY:
-Last day to hand in SBJ order form.
-I handed out a Question/Answer sheet for the documentary, One Day In September.
-We began watching the documentary, One Day In September. You should have started answering Question #1.

HOMEWORK:
-By now you should have completed:
1) Reading Chapter 2.
2) Reading the Sports & 9/11 article posted on the blog last week.
3) Chapter 2 & Article Discussion Questions.
-For Thursday:
-Answer Question #2 from the One Day In September Q&A sheet.

SR201
TODAY:
-I handed out a Question/Answer sheet for the documentary, 9 Innings From Ground Zero.
-We watched the documentary, 9 Innings From Ground Zero.
-You should have been answering the Q&A sheet for the film.

HOMEWORK:
-Prior to the start of class today, you should have completed:
1) Reading Chapter 8.
2) Reading Sports After 9/11 article posted on the blog last week.
3) Chapter 8 & Article Discussion Questions.
-For Thursday:
-Complete the 9 Innings From Ground Zero Q&A sheet.
-Read Chapter 9.
-Answer the following Chapter 9 Discussion Questions:
1) State & explain the 5 main physiological benefits of humor & laughter.
2) State & explain the 4 main psychological benefits of humor & laughter.
3) State & explain the 3 main social & interpersonal benefits of humor & laughter.

MONDAY 9/6

IC212
TODAY:
-We began discussing Chapter 1 of Drucker. Before getting into the main topic of the book, "management," we first discussed what general attributes are needed in order for a business to be successful.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What do you think the following quote from Chapter 1 means? "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality."
2) What is the Silent Revolution?
3) Explain what happened during each of the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.

IC101
TODAY:
-We started the personal PowerPoint presentations.

HOMEWORK:
-We will continue the presentations on Wednesday.

FRIDAY 9/3

IC212
TODAY:
-We finished the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Clear up any questions you have about this course with me.
-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.?

IC101
TODAY:
-We discussed your biggest fear about college.

HOMEWORK:
-We will start your personal presentations on Monday. Bring your PowerPoint presentation on a flash drive or on your personal laptop. Follow this format:
1) 5 statements about you (4 true & 1 false).
2) Background information.
3) Favorites.
4) Hobbies/Personal interests.
5) What do you hope to accomplish before you graduate.

THURSDAY 9/2

SR368
TODAY:
-We finished the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Clear up any questions you have about this course with me.
-Last day for SBJ order form is Tuesday.
-Read Chapter 2.
-Read the following article from page 173 through page 176: Security For Sports Events After The Attacks of September 11
-Answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What general problems can arise from a poorly designed sports facility?
2) To provide a reasonably safe environment, the manager of a sports facility is expected to carry out what 5 duties?
3) Common safety problems in sports facilities can usually be traced to what 2 primary causes?
4) Explain the 2 types of access that need to be addressed when designing a sports facility?
5) Explain the difference between horizontal circulation control and vertical circulation control.
6) A facility that can be supervised efficiently is a great advantage for what 2 reasons?
7) As a result of 9/11 baseball postponed the most amount of games since what event?
8) What were some of the immediate steps taken after 9/11 by facility managers and law enforcement to ensure safer venues?
9) It is believed that the most likely form of terrorist attack on a sports event would be what?
10) What does it mean to classify an event as an NSSE event (scroll up to page 172)?

SR201
TODAY:
-We finished the course introduction.

HOMEWORK:
-Clear up any questions you have about this course with me.
-Read Chapter 8.
-Read the following article: Sports After 9/11
-Answer the following Discussion Questions:
Chapter 8
1) Define: stress, stressors, distress, eustress
2) Explain Selye's Stress Definition.
3) Explain the stages of GAS.
9/11 Article
1) How did sports help in the healing process for America after 9/11?
2) Why are sports such an important part of American culture?