SR201
TODAY:
-As a whole, the class was sluggish today. Please come to class ready to discuss! Not just listen to me.
-We finished discussing the athletes & events that impacted society. We then discussed the 8 basic motives that drive people to consume sports. We also discussed the concepts of BIRGing & CORFing, the social identity theory, deep fans, and the difference between blue collar and white collar fans.
HOMEWORK:
-Read textbook Chapter 1 and answer the following Chapter 1 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Define "leisure."
2) Explain Neulinger's Paradigm.
3) Explain the Classical View of Leisure.
-For Friday read Into the Wild: Author's Note and Chapters 1 & 2.
MN371
TODAY:
-There were no new discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of the beer industry. We finished our discussion of the ancient beer history. We talked about "Reinheitsgebot," the German beer purity law. We talked about the history of Oktoberfest. We finished by talking about the history of the American beer industry and Yuengling, America's oldest operating brewery.
HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following Chapter 1 Part A 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 characteristics 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:
-Chapter 1 Part C discussion questions due.
-We almost finished our discussion of Chapter 1. We talked about why the US ranks 24th out of 191 developed nations in healthy life expectancy. We discussed the leading causes of death in the US. We talked about the difference between physical activity & exercise. We discussed the 2 categories of physical fitness, and the national health objectives for 2010.
HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 2 & answer the following 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) What is "traffic-calming?"
3) What is "value marketing?"
4) Barriers to change: What are the most common reasons for people making unhealthy choices?
SR368
TODAY:
-NHL SBJ article discussion questions due.
-We discussed the NHL article.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the 3 questions that a master plan can be used to answer. We discussed why the master-planning process must respond to changing needs. We discussed the most important aspect of site selection. We finished by discussing bidding.
HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 2 & answer the following Chapter 2 Part A 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?
-Read the following January 24-30 SBJ article & answer the following Discussion Questions:
"FC Dallas Takes Aim At 18-34 Year Olds" Page: 9
1) What team won the MLS Cup last year?
2) What games does the "Darby Pack" ticket plan target?
3) What is the name of the team's stadium?
4) Where did the club get 6 of its 25 ticketing employees?
5) What is the "All You Can Eat" season-ticket package?
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
FRIDAY 1/28
SR201
TODAY:
-The discussion questions based on the 2 articles were due today.
-We began discussing the impact of sports on America. We watched the ESPN SportsCentury highlights and discussed why sports are such a popular form of entertainment. We also began discussing athletes & events that impacted society.
HOMEWORK:
-Review the already assigned discussion questions that we have not discussed in class yet.
MN371
TODAY:
-The results of the personality quiz that you took were due.
-You were to have gone back and researched the answers of the discussion questions that were assigned on Monday.
-I handed out the group project assignment outline.
-We began a discussion about the popularity of beer and its history.
HOMEWORK:
-Review the answers to the already assigned discussion questions that we have not discussed in class yet.
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. We talked about the reasons why Americans have such poor health, and the factors that affect health.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Part C Discussion Questions:
1) According to the WHO, what factors account for the US ranking 24th out of 191 nations in healthy life expectancy?
2) Define moderate physical activity and according to the Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, how much moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity should an adult (18-64) do a week?
3) What is one of the main reasons that the US health care system ranks only 37th in the world?
4) Take the Wellness Lifestyle Questionnaire on page 27 & 28.
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part B discussion questions due.
-The Nike 6.0 SBJ article discussion questions were due.
-We discussed the Nike 6.0 SBJ article.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1 by defining Master Planning.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the following SBJ article and answer the Discussion Questions:
"NHL on Track for 5% Revenue Increase" Page: 6.
1) What team is leading the NHL is average attendance?
2) What team is last in the league in average attendance?
3) How many teams are playing at or above 100% capacity this year?
4) What is the most-watched regular season NHL game in the last 36 years?
5) Where is the NHL All-Star game being held?
TODAY:
-The discussion questions based on the 2 articles were due today.
-We began discussing the impact of sports on America. We watched the ESPN SportsCentury highlights and discussed why sports are such a popular form of entertainment. We also began discussing athletes & events that impacted society.
HOMEWORK:
-Review the already assigned discussion questions that we have not discussed in class yet.
MN371
TODAY:
-The results of the personality quiz that you took were due.
-You were to have gone back and researched the answers of the discussion questions that were assigned on Monday.
-I handed out the group project assignment outline.
-We began a discussion about the popularity of beer and its history.
HOMEWORK:
-Review the answers to the already assigned discussion questions that we have not discussed in class yet.
SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions due.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1. We talked about the reasons why Americans have such poor health, and the factors that affect health.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Part C Discussion Questions:
1) According to the WHO, what factors account for the US ranking 24th out of 191 nations in healthy life expectancy?
2) Define moderate physical activity and according to the Federal Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, how much moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity should an adult (18-64) do a week?
3) What is one of the main reasons that the US health care system ranks only 37th in the world?
4) Take the Wellness Lifestyle Questionnaire on page 27 & 28.
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part B discussion questions due.
-The Nike 6.0 SBJ article discussion questions were due.
-We discussed the Nike 6.0 SBJ article.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 1 by defining Master Planning.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the following SBJ article and answer the Discussion Questions:
"NHL on Track for 5% Revenue Increase" Page: 6.
1) What team is leading the NHL is average attendance?
2) What team is last in the league in average attendance?
3) How many teams are playing at or above 100% capacity this year?
4) What is the most-watched regular season NHL game in the last 36 years?
5) Where is the NHL All-Star game being held?
Thursday, January 27, 2011
THURSDAY 1/27
IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-You should have read the article about Peter Drucker that I posted on Tuesday.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. I was inpressed with the lively discussion. If this keeps up, we will have a great semester!
HOMEWORK:
-Review the Chapter 1 discussion questions that we did not get to yet.
-Be ready to discuss the Silent Revolution front that you were assigned today.
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 1 discussion questions were due.
-You should have read the article about Peter Drucker that I posted on Tuesday.
-We began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. I was inpressed with the lively discussion. If this keeps up, we will have a great semester!
HOMEWORK:
-Review the Chapter 1 discussion questions that we did not get to yet.
-Be ready to discuss the Silent Revolution front that you were assigned today.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
WEDNESDAY 1/26
SR201
TODAY:
-The discussion questions that were assigned on Monday were due today.
-I handed out 2 articles: What makes fans tick? and What makes fans crazy about sports?
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the 2 articles and 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?
MN371
TODAY:
-The discussion questions that were assigned on Monday were due today.
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Now that you tried to answer Monday's discussion questions, go back and research the answers.
1) What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
2) What are the 2 main categories of beer?
3) What does "ABV" stand for?
4) What does "IBU stand for?
5) What is America's oldest brewery?
6) What is America's largest microbrewery?
7) What Constitutional Amendment outlawed beer in America?
8) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Bud Light?
9) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Guinness?
10) What country hosts an annual Oktoberfest?
-Click on this link and take the personality quiz. Print out the results. I will collect the results on Friday.
SR338
TODAY:
-The Chapter 1 Part A discussion questions that were assigned on Monday were due.
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions (Questions 1 & 2 are from the beginning of the chapter):
1) What is the #1 threat to public health in the US?
2) What is the #2 threat to public health in the US?
3) What are the 2 categories of physical fitness?
4) What is the difference between health fitness & physical fitness?
5) What 3 important points do the National Health Objectives of 2010 address?
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part A discussion questions were due.
-The SBJ order form was due.
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Explain each of the 7 steps for developing a Master Plan.
2) What are the 3 most common types of bids?
-Read the following January 24-30 SBJ article & answer the discussion questions:
A) "Nike's Action Plan" Page: Cover
1) What are the names of Nike's action sports divisons?
2) Currently, what is Nike's percentage share of the action sports footwear segment?
3) For what 2 reasons did Nike want to enter the skateboard & action sports business in 1997?
4) Why did Nike fail with this business in '97?
5) What was the slogan of Consolidated Skateboards?
6) In 2001, what helped Nike establish credit within the skateboard market?
7) In 2002, what retro shoe did Nike release in limited quantities for retail at skate shops?
8) What respected skateboarder did Nike sign to endorse its SB line?
9) What has been Nike's grassroots strategy with 6.0?
10) What is the name of Nike's first actions sports store?
TODAY:
-The discussion questions that were assigned on Monday were due today.
-I handed out 2 articles: What makes fans tick? and What makes fans crazy about sports?
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the 2 articles and 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?
MN371
TODAY:
-The discussion questions that were assigned on Monday were due today.
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Now that you tried to answer Monday's discussion questions, go back and research the answers.
1) What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
2) What are the 2 main categories of beer?
3) What does "ABV" stand for?
4) What does "IBU stand for?
5) What is America's oldest brewery?
6) What is America's largest microbrewery?
7) What Constitutional Amendment outlawed beer in America?
8) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Bud Light?
9) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Guinness?
10) What country hosts an annual Oktoberfest?
-Click on this link and take the personality quiz. Print out the results. I will collect the results on Friday.
SR338
TODAY:
-The Chapter 1 Part A discussion questions that were assigned on Monday were due.
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions (Questions 1 & 2 are from the beginning of the chapter):
1) What is the #1 threat to public health in the US?
2) What is the #2 threat to public health in the US?
3) What are the 2 categories of physical fitness?
4) What is the difference between health fitness & physical fitness?
5) What 3 important points do the National Health Objectives of 2010 address?
SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part A discussion questions were due.
-The SBJ order form was due.
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Explain each of the 7 steps for developing a Master Plan.
2) What are the 3 most common types of bids?
-Read the following January 24-30 SBJ article & answer the discussion questions:
A) "Nike's Action Plan" Page: Cover
1) What are the names of Nike's action sports divisons?
2) Currently, what is Nike's percentage share of the action sports footwear segment?
3) For what 2 reasons did Nike want to enter the skateboard & action sports business in 1997?
4) Why did Nike fail with this business in '97?
5) What was the slogan of Consolidated Skateboards?
6) In 2001, what helped Nike establish credit within the skateboard market?
7) In 2002, what retro shoe did Nike release in limited quantities for retail at skate shops?
8) What respected skateboarder did Nike sign to endorse its SB line?
9) What has been Nike's grassroots strategy with 6.0?
10) What is the name of Nike's first actions sports store?
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
TUESDAY 1/25
IC212
TODAY:
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-To get a better understanding about Peter Drucker, read this article.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, what company/business/organization 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.?
4) What do you think the following quote from Chapter 1 means? "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality."
5) What is the Silent Revolution?
6) Explain what happened during each of the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
7) What are knowledge workers, and why are they important to organizations?
TODAY:
-We finished the course introduction.
HOMEWORK:
-To get a better understanding about Peter Drucker, read this article.
-Answer the following discussion questions:
1) In your opinion, what company/business/organization 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.?
4) What do you think the following quote from Chapter 1 means? "The assumptions on which most businesses are being run no longer fit reality."
5) What is the Silent Revolution?
6) Explain what happened during each of the 5 fronts of the Silent Revolution.
7) What are knowledge workers, and why are they important to organizations?
Monday, January 24, 2011
MONDAY 1/24
ALL CLASSES:
-It was nice to FINALLY get the semester started & meet new faces and see old ones. I look forward to a fun semester.
SR201
TODAY:
-Course introduction.
-I handed out the syllabus.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the syllabus & come to class on Wednesday with any questions you have about it.
-Purchase the textbook & the book Into the Wild.
-Answer in a notebook (either written or typed) the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why are sports such an important part of American culture?
2) Research the following sport athletes & events & answer why they had such an impact on not only the sports world, but to society as a whole?
A) Jackie Robinson
B) Muhammad Ali
C) 1972 Olympics
D) Title IX
E) 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup
F) Lance Armstrong
G) 1980 Olympics (USA vs Russia in hockey)
H) Jim Valvano
I) 1968 Olympics (Tommie Smith & John Carlos)
J) 1995 Rugby World Cup
MN371
TODAY:
-Course introduction.
-I handed out the syllabus.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the syllabus & come to class on Wednesday with any questions you have.
-Purcahse the textbook.
-Answer in a notebook (either written or typed) the following Discussion Questions (Do not look up any of these answers. Answer what you know, or think you know.):
1) What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
2) What are the 2 main categories of beer?
3) What does "ABV" stand for?
4) What does "IBU stand for?
5) What is America's oldest brewery?
6) What is America's largest microbrewery?
7) What Constitutional Amendment outlawed beer in America?
8) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Bud Light?
9) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Guinness?
10) What country hosts an annual Oktoberfest?
SR338
TODAY:
-Course introduction.
-I handed out the syllabus.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the syllabus & come to class on Wednesday with any questions.
-Purchase the textbook.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer, in a notebook either written or typed, 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 & explain each of the 7 dimensions of wellness?
SR368
TODAY:
-Course introduction.
-I handed out the syllabus.
-I handed out an order form for the Sports Business Journal.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the syllabus & come to class on Wednesday with any questions.
-Fill out the SBJ order form and bring to class on Wednesday.
-Read Chapter 1 and answer in a notebook, either written or types, 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?
-It was nice to FINALLY get the semester started & meet new faces and see old ones. I look forward to a fun semester.
SR201
TODAY:
-Course introduction.
-I handed out the syllabus.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the syllabus & come to class on Wednesday with any questions you have about it.
-Purchase the textbook & the book Into the Wild.
-Answer in a notebook (either written or typed) the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why are sports such an important part of American culture?
2) Research the following sport athletes & events & answer why they had such an impact on not only the sports world, but to society as a whole?
A) Jackie Robinson
B) Muhammad Ali
C) 1972 Olympics
D) Title IX
E) 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup
F) Lance Armstrong
G) 1980 Olympics (USA vs Russia in hockey)
H) Jim Valvano
I) 1968 Olympics (Tommie Smith & John Carlos)
J) 1995 Rugby World Cup
MN371
TODAY:
-Course introduction.
-I handed out the syllabus.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the syllabus & come to class on Wednesday with any questions you have.
-Purcahse the textbook.
-Answer in a notebook (either written or typed) the following Discussion Questions (Do not look up any of these answers. Answer what you know, or think you know.):
1) What are the 4 main ingredients in beer?
2) What are the 2 main categories of beer?
3) What does "ABV" stand for?
4) What does "IBU stand for?
5) What is America's oldest brewery?
6) What is America's largest microbrewery?
7) What Constitutional Amendment outlawed beer in America?
8) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Bud Light?
9) How many calories are in a 12-ounce Guinness?
10) What country hosts an annual Oktoberfest?
SR338
TODAY:
-Course introduction.
-I handed out the syllabus.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the syllabus & come to class on Wednesday with any questions.
-Purchase the textbook.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer, in a notebook either written or typed, 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 & explain each of the 7 dimensions of wellness?
SR368
TODAY:
-Course introduction.
-I handed out the syllabus.
-I handed out an order form for the Sports Business Journal.
HOMEWORK:
-Read the syllabus & come to class on Wednesday with any questions.
-Fill out the SBJ order form and bring to class on Wednesday.
-Read Chapter 1 and answer in a notebook, either written or types, 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?
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