Tuesday, November 30, 2010

TUESDAY 11/30

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 15 Part A discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 15.
-We discussed the assigned SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 15 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What is one of the most common errors in planning recreation centers (page 223)?
2) Few metropolitan areas in the US have sufficient what?
3) One acre of recreation & park space should be set aside by urban areas for how many members of the present & future population?
4) What plays an important role in setting standards for community aesthetics?
5) What is the basic infrastructure required by a walking trail?
6) Generally, what is the minimum cost for the construction of an 18-hole golf course?
7) What sport incorporates "pebbles" and a "stone?"
8) What sport is played on a 91 x 13 foot court?

-Read the following November 29 - December 5 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions.
A) Marlins seek match between sponsors, park's palette: Page 3
1) The Florida Marlins are marketing sponsorship partnerships for their new ballpark based on what?
2) What are the stadium's primary colors?
3) How mush is the stadium projected to cost to build?
4) Why will the outfield command a higher price for sponsorship?
5) What is "La Playa?"

B) Read "The Readers Speak" special report starting on page 17 and we will discuss.

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 13 discussion questions due.
-We discussed Chapter 14 & started Chapter 13.
-We discussed the group presentation assignment.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

Monday, November 29, 2010

MONDAY 11/29

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our Chapter 4 discussion.
-I handed out the group presentation assignment guideline.

HOMEWORK:
-The following Discussion Questions are the only discussin questions due on Wednesday:
1) WHY DO COMPANIES MARKET TO CHILDREN?
2) HOW DO COMPANIES MARKET TO TWEENS & TEENS DIFFERENTLY?
3) DOES ADVERTISING ON SELF-ESTEEM WORK ON:
TWEENS, TEENS, ADULTS
4) WHAT DOES EDISON SCHOOLS DO?
5) EXPLAIN THE “NAG FACTOR.”
6) EXPLAIN THE 4 TYPES OF PARENTS

IC101
TODAY:
-I handed back Reaction Paper #2.
-I handed out articles for our discussion about gender inequalities in sports.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the articles that I handed out today.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

TUESDAY 11/23

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 11 Part B discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We finished discussing Chapter 11 & we discussed the SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 15 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 3 levels of the planning process involved with planning facilities & open spaces?
2) What is the most important part of the planning process & why?
3) Developing plans for designing new facilities & improvements to existing facilities must reflect what 2 things?
4) Therapeutic recreation provides services to what type of people?
5) Explain the 2 main types of recreation centers?
6) What dictates the size of a community recreation center?
7) What is a supercenter?
8) What is a natatorium?

-Read the following November 22-28 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) "Smith grim as clock ticks" Page: Cover.
1) When does the current NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement expire?
2) Who is DeMaurice Smith?
3) What are some of the issues that the NFL is proposing for the new CBA?
4) What is the only team in the NFL that is publicly owned?
5) The league wants players to reduce salaries by what %?

B) "Nissan steers toward college football" Page: 16.
1) In early 2006, Nissan slashed its $5 million print budget with what publication?
2) What prestigious athletic award does Nissan sponsor?
3) How many fans are estimated to experience the SI Heisman Tour?
4) Marketing efforts like the SI Heisman Tour are known as what type of marketing?
5) Normally, what is Sports Illustrated's top-selling issue of the year?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 14A discussion questions due.
-We finished watching Murderball.
-We discussed the Murderball discussion questions.

HOMEWORK:
-We will discuss Chapter 14A next Tuesday.
-Answer the following Chapter 13 Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the different stages of leisure in childhood.
2) Are concerns about gender inequality outdated?
3) What are the 2 main reasons for leisure gender inequality?
4) Is it more enjoyable to be in a relationship with someone with whom you have common leisure interests? Why/Why not?

MONDAY 11/22

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 5 discussion questions due.
-You filled out course evaluations.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

IC101
TODAY:
-We played the board game, Split Decision.

HOMEWORK:
-None!

Friday, November 19, 2010

FRIDAY 11/19

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-We went over Exam #4.
-We discussed my expectations for the research paper.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring The Corporation Chapter 4 discussion questions to class on Monday.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 discussion questions:
1) WHY DO COMPANIES MARKET TO CHILDREN?
2) HOW DO COMPANIES MARKET TO TWEENS & TEENS DIFFERENTLY?
3) DOES ADVERTISING ON SELF-ESTEEM WORK ON:
TWEENS, TEENS, ADULTS
4) WHAT DOES EDISON SCHOOLS DO?
5) EXPLAIN THE “NAG FACTOR.”
6) EXPLAIN THE 4 TYPES OF PARENTS

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished watching Green Street Hooligans.

HOMEWORK:
-Work on the 3 papers that will be due soon:
1) Reaction Paper #3.
2) 3 Events Paper.
3) Civic Engagement Paper.

Thursday, November 18, 2010

THURSDAY 11/18

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 11 Part A discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We discussed the griup project that is due on the final exam period.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 11.
-We discussed the SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 11 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 4 common design errors & what are the possible solutions?
2) What is the purpose of a double first base?
3) Explain the 4 styles of home plate.
4) What is the skinned part of an infield?
5) What is the key element of a field for safeguarding the players & spectators?
6) What are the basic pusposes of the above answer?
7) What are the 2 types of players' bench areas for baseball & softball?

-Read the following November 15-21 SBJ articles and answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) "Cubs Plan Football Street Festival" Page 4
1) What 2 colleges will play in the Allstate Wrigleyville Classic?
2) What is the name of the street festival outside Wrigley Field designed for the game?
3) When was the last college football game at Wrigley?
4) What company is sponsoring a music festival that will take place before & after the game?
5) What company has exclusive rights to sell food & drink on Wildcat Way?

B) "How True Leaders Attract & Manage The Talent Around Them" Page 20
1) What is the difference between a manager/leader and an administrator?
2) Summarize each of the critieria that Bill Sutton believes the best leaders posess.

SR201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-I handed out the Into the Wild paper outline and we discussed the format.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 12.
-I handed out discussion questions for Chapter 14A and Murderball.
-We began watching Murderball.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the Chapter 14A discussion questions.
-Answer the Murderball discussion questions that you can.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

WEDNESDAY 11/17

IC212
TODAY:
-I passed out the Research Paper assignment outline.
-Exam #4.

HOMEWORK:
-Read The Corporation Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) In 1933, FDR created the New Deal, aimed to strengthen government's control of what?
2) What American corporation provided the Nazis with tabulation machines used by them to track records in their extermination & slave-labor camps?
3) What was passed by Congress in 1952 to ensure coal mine safety?
4) How did "new social regulation" curb corporations power & freedom?
5) What fuel the political system & are a core strategy in business's campaign to influence government (Look for it. It's in the chapter.)?

IC101
TODAY:
-We continued watching Green Street Hooligans.

HOMEWORK:
-None. We will finish the movie on Friday.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

TUESDAY 11/16

SR368
TODAY:
-Exam #3.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 11 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why has the widths of bleacher seats changed from 18 inches wide to 20 inches?
2) What safety suggestions do planners need to consider when developing seating for spectators for outdoor events?
3) During the 1960's to the late 1980's why were many natural turf fields converted to synthetic turf?
4) During the late 1980's and 1990's why were many synthetic turf field converted back to natural turf?
5) What are benefits of synthetic turf to players?
6) What are negatives of synthetic turf to players?
7) What is the key to a great field?
8) What are the 3 basic types of irrigation systems?
9) What should be located higher than the highest part of the bleachers?
10) For every male restroom, how many female restrooms should be provided?

-Read the following November 8-14 BJ articles & answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) "Powerade's The New Player on NCAA Sidelines" Page 4
1) What company will Powerade replace on the sideline of all 88 NCAA championships?
2) What company owns Powerade?
3) What company owns Vitaminwater?
4) What percent sales increase has Powerade had over the last year?
5) What is Gatorade's market share in the sports drink category?

B) "NFL Launching Interactive Facebook App" Page 9
1) What does the Blackberry All-Access Pregame app allow users to do?
2) On April 21, what was launched on NHL.com that contributed to an explosion of facebook followers?
3) Other than Yahoo! & google, what is the #1 referral website for NHL.com?
4) Facebook helped increase NHL.com's unique visitor count for the month of October by what percent over last year's number for the opening month of the season?
5) Which league leads the major leagues in in social networking through Facebook?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 12 discussion questions due.
-We finished discussing Chapters 10 & 11 and started a discussion of Chapter 12.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

Monday, November 15, 2010

MONDAY 11/15

IC212
TODAY:
-We finished discussing The Corporation Chapter 3.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #4.

STUDY GUIDE:
Drucker Chapter 7
-the different categories of managers.

The Corporation Chapter 1
-Define corporation, jobbers, south sea company, bubble act, deregulation, corporate social responsibility, new capitalism, sustainable development, brand drivers, .
-Industrialization in America involved what 3 important developments?
-By 1900, what 3 American cities had populations over 1 million?
-What 2 states sought to attract corporations by getting rid of unpopular restrictions?
-How did the 14th Amendment help corporations?
-What right do corporations have that is not granted to individuals?
-What are the 3 P's of corporate social responsibility?
-What is the difference between a shareholder & stakeholder?
-What are the 3 main types of stakeholders?

The Corporation Chapter 2
-Explain the difference between profit maximization & profit motive.
-What is capitalism with a conscience?
-What is the difference between brand loyalty & repurchasing?
-Explain how the Body Shop & Pfizer exemplify capitalism with a conscience.
-What is the purpose of the Kyoto Protocol?
-What was the judgment in the Dodge v. Ford case?

The Corporation Chapter 3
-What is an externality?
-What entities are affected by externalities?
-Explain the Anderson v. General Motors case.
-What is a cost-benefit analysis?
-What is the science of exploitation?

IC101
TODAY:
-Matt Janik from Athletics stopped in to set up interview times for the human interest stories.
-I handed out the outline for Reaction Paper #3.
-We began watching Green Street Hooligans. The movie can be seen here.

HOMEWORK:
None.

Friday, November 12, 2010

FRIDAY 11/12

IC212
TODAY:
-No discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.
-We will discuss The Corporation Chapter 3 on Monday.
-Our next exam will be next Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished discussing Unite 3: Violence in Sports.
-We discussed course registration.

HOMEWORK:
-Work on your Spring classes. Remember, athletes begin registering next Tuesday at 9:00am and the rest of you begin Wednesday at 9:00am.

Thursday, November 11, 2010

THURSDAY 11/11

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 9 Part B discussion questions due.
-SBJ articles discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 9.


HOMEWORK:
-Exam #3: Chapters 7-9 & SBJ articles.


STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 7
-Basic purpose of any facility sign?
-OSHA issues regarding the communication of hazardous conditions?
-3 groups that facility signage serves?

Chapter 8
-Categories of indoor surfacing?
-Distinct areas of indoor surfaces?
-Considerations that have allowed synthetic floors to challenge traditional hardwood flooring?
-Point-elastic vs area-elastic.
-Define attractive life?
-Define life-cycle cost and state the 4 costs associated.
-One of the most common characteristics of a typical gym is the inability of the various surfaces to absorb what?
-Common ways for controlling light passing through windows?

Chapter 9
-Most important individual in the early stages of the outdoor spaces planning process?
-What can present an important & positive first image to visitors to the recreation/sports facility?
-2 types of field designs for surface drainage?
-4 benefits that field covers offer?
-Why would you use a white/silver field cover?
-Why would you use a black/silver field cover?
-Explain difference between traditional parking paradigm & customer-oriented parking paradigm.
-Explain different types of parking options.


SBJ October 18-24
-NFL group will battle blackouts: Page Cover
-NBA ready for check-ins with NBA Turnstile: Page 3
-Performance brands vital to NFL: Page 4

SBJ October 25-31
-Under Armour near deal for more MLB rights: Page 5
-NFL will test radio frequency ID cards at Super Bowl meeting: Page 14
-On game day, teams must set the tone, deliver the experience: Page 15

SBJ: November 1-7
-At series, competitive balance is the winner: Page 4
-Toronto's Chairman's Suite is latest NHL arena project offering luxury for less: Page 7
-Giveaways grow as the 'when' & 'why' evolve: Page 10
-NFL pumping out revenue-enhancing innovations for teams: Page 12
-'Fan Cave' catches on quickly with tribe fans: Page 22
-Gift cards, other perks help close the deal: Page 23
-Architects design flexibility

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 16 & 17.
-Chapters 10 & 11 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapters 10 & 11. We will finish this discussion next Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 12 Discussion Questions:
1) Why is it important to consider ethical concerns when developing a personal leisure 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.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

WEDNESDAY 11/10

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 3 discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of the Corporation Chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.
-We will finish Chapter 2 on Friday and begin Chapter 3. It looks like we will need Monday to finish Chapter 3 so our next exam will not be until next Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-You were assigned your story for the civic engagement project.
-We continued our discussion of Unit 3.

HOMEWORK:
-Bring your notes with you on Friday. We will finish our discussion of Unit 3.
-Bring your academic catalog with you on Friday. If you do not have a catalog go get one from academic services in the Library. We will discuss the course registration process.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

TUESDAY 11/9

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 9 Part A discussion questions due.
-SBJ discussion questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 9 & discussed the assigned SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 9 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What benefits do field covers offer?
2) Why should you use a white/silver color field cover combination?
3) Why should you use a black/silver color field cover combination?
4) Why should you use a orange/white color field cover combination?
5) What is a "rotational field?"
6) Explain the difference between the traditional parking paradigm & the customer-oriented parking paradigm.
7) Explain each of the 7 parking options.

-Read the following November 1-7 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) "Toronto's Chairman's Suite Is Latest NHL Arena Project Offering Luxury For Less" Page 7
1) What is the name of the arena that the Toronto Maple Leafs play in?
2) How much does a 2-ticket package to the Chairman's Suite cost?
3) The Chairman's Suite is sold out for how long?
4) Boston's TD Garden has a similar space to the Chairman's Suite, called what?
5) How much do yearlong subscriptions cost to the above?

B) "NFL Pumping Out Revenue-Enhancing Innovations For Teams" Page 12
1) Why is the NFL helping clubs try and maximize revenue for this year?
2) What company is the official training partner of the New York City Marathon?
3) What company is the official coffee sponsor of the Marathon?
4) What company touts itself as designing basketball apparel "made-for-and-by-basketball-junkies?
5) According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, how many basketball players are there in America?

SR201
TODAY:
-Exam #3.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 16 & 17.
-Read Chapters 10 & 11 and answer the following Discussion Questions:
Chapter 10
1) What social trends are contributing to shutting people off from interacting with one another?
2) What are the negative effects on socialization from the following:
A) Television?
B) Video Games?
C) Music?
D) Cell Phones?
Chapter 11
1) Explain the different types of gamblers.
2) What are the 2 motives that underlie gambling?
3) What are some problems of gambling?

Monday, November 8, 2010

MONDAY 11/8

IC212
TODAY:
-Opportunity Quiz #3.
-Finished The Corporation Chapter 1 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Have The Corporation Chapters 2 & 3 discussion questions with you on Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-We continued our discussion of Unit 3.
-I handed out the Civic Engagement project/paper assignment sheet. To introduce the assignment we watched the following video:
Picking Up Butch

HOMEWORK:
-Read over the civic engagement assignment and come to class with any questions.

Friday, November 5, 2010

FRIDAY 11/5

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1.
-I had a quiz with me today but decided not to give it. Hmmmmmm.

HOMEWORK:
-The following Chapter 3 Discussion Questions are due next Wednesday:
1) WHAT IS AN EXTERNALITY?
2) EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED IN THE ANDERSON V. GENERAL MOTORS COURT CASE.
3) WHAT IS THE “SCIENCE OF EXPLOITATION?”
4) IN YOUR OWN TERMS, DEFINE "ETHICS."

IC101
TODAY:
-We discussed a little bit about the class registration process. Next Friday is an important class to attend because Courtney will explain how to register for classes.
-We had a round table discussion about your one quality that other people find annoying.

HOMEWORK:
-Have your Unit 3 discussion questions with you on Monday.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

THURSDAY 11/4

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 8 Part B & SBJ discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 8 & discussed a couple SBJ articles.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 9 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Who is the most important individual in the early stages of the outdoor spaces planning process?
2) What can present an important & positive first image to visitors to the recreation/sports facility?
3) What is the "deep & infrequent" watering principle.
4) Explain the 2 basic types of irrigation systems.
5) Explain the 2 types of field designs for surface drainage.
6) Turfgrass selection is usually based upon what?
7) What is topdressing?
8) What are the benefits of topdressing?

-Read the following November 1-7 SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A)" Fan Cave Catches On Quickly With Tribe Fans."
1) What is the name of the Cleveland Indians' stadium?
2) How many skyboxes did the stadium have when it opened in 1994?
3) What age demographic is the 'man cave' popular with?
4) Six years ago the Indians changed the business model for their club seats to include what in the ticket price?
5) The Pittsburgh Pirates offer fans a cross between a suite & a club seat, called what?

B) "Gift Cards, Other Perks Help Close The Deal."
1) What company owns & operates the Staples Center?
2) What teams play in the staples Center?
3) AEG booked an exclusive performance for premium-seat clients to see what?
4) When the Hyde Lounge opened last year, how did you get a ticket?

C) "Architects Design Flexibility Into Projects."
1) What has caused the demand for suites to go down?
2) What was Populous formerly known as?
3) After the University of Michigan's stadium was renovated, what amenity does it have now?
4) What architecture firm designed the stadium?
5) All sports structures should be able to accommodate what?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 14 & 15.
-No discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 7.

HOMEWORK:
-Exam #3: Textbook Chapter 5-7 & Into The Wild Chapters 10-15.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-How did we define play?
-I will explain or give examples of activities that fit the following play theories & you will need to be able to match the play theory to the correct explanation or example:
Surplus Energy
Recreation
Relaxation
Compensation
Generalization
Catharsis
Play as an Escape From Social Reality
-I will give you a leisure/recreation activity and you will need to match the activity with the correct level for Maslow's Hierarchy & Nash's Pyramid.

Chapter 6
-How did we define ultimate goals?
-How did we define transition time?
-What is the swiss cheese approach?
-What is the 80/20 rule to leisure?
-What are the 4 common time wasters that we discussed?

Chapter 7
-According to a study by Britain's Center for Crime & Justice Studies, what is the most dangerous drug in the world?
-Explain the NIAAA definition of binge drinking.
-How did we define fitness?
-What are the 4 factors of how fitness can be affected by leisure that we discussed?
-What are the 3 factors of how fitness can have an impact on leisure that we discussed?

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

WEDNESDAY 11/3

IC212
TODAY:
-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.
-We haven't had a quiz in a while. Hmmmmm.

IC101
TODAY:
-We finished watching the following Bowling for Columbine clips.
Clip 1
Clip 2
-We continued our discussion of Unite 3.

HOMEWORK:
-I re-handed out the violence article. Please answer the discussion questions that you were not able to answer.
-Please answer the following round table discussion question for Friday:
What is one quality about you that bothers other people?

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

TUESDAY 11/2

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 8 Part A & SBJ discussion questions due.
-Chapter 8 Part A & SBJ discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 8 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What comprises a surface's life-cycle cost?
2) What is a tribometer?
3) One of the most common characteristics of a typical gym is the inability of the various surfaces to absorb what?
4) What factors should be considered when selecting windows?
5) What are the 3 most common ways for controlling the light passing through windows?

-Read the following November 1-7 SBJ articles & answer the following Discussion Questions:
A) At Series, Competitive Balance Is The Winner: Page 4
1) TV ratings for Game 1 of the World Series was down what percentage from last year's Series opener?
2) How many different champions have there been in the MLB since 2001?
3) What company owns StubHub?
4) What is dynamic ticket pricing?
5) Who controls ticketing policies for World Series games?

B) Giveaways Grow As The 'When' & 'Why' Evolve: Page 10
1) What item was the most frequent MLB giveaway in 2010?
2) What is the ultimate goal of every promotion?
3) What giveaway provides the biggest boost in attendance?
4) What is the only team that didn't give away either a bobblehead or a cap?
5) What company sponsored the most MLB promotions/giveaways in 2010?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 7 discussion questions due.
-Finished Chapter 6 discussion & began Chapter 7 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 14 & 15.
-No additional discussion questions.

Monday, November 1, 2010

MONDAY 11/1

IC212
TODAY:
-No homework due.
-We went over Exam #3.
-We continued our discussion of The Corporation Chapter 1.
-We viewed the following clip: The Corporation A Legal "Person"
-The following 2 clips might be helpful in understanding the main topics that we discussed last Friday & today:
1) What is a corporation?
2) Birth

HOMEWORK:
-The Corporation Chapter 2 discussion questions due on Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-Reaction Paper #2 due.
-We began a discussion of Unit #3: Violence in Sports. We started out our discussion of this unit by trying to answer the question: Why is America so violent?
-We watched the following clip from the documentary, Bowling for Columbine.

HOMEWORK:
-No new homework. Have your Unit #3 discussion questions with you on Friday.