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.