MONDAY 2/28

SR201

TODAY:
-Chapter 5 Part B discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 5. We discussed the Compensation Theory, Generalization Theory, Catharsis Theory, Optimal Arousal Theory, & Play as an Escape From Social Reality Theory. We also discussed how recreational activities can contribute to meeting the needs of Maslow's Hierarchy.

HOMEWORK:

-Answer the following Chapter 6 Discussion Questions.
1) What are ultimate goals?
2) What is life petterning?
3) What is the ABC rating system?
4) What is transition time?
5) What is the swiss-cheese approach?
6) What is procrastination?

MN371

TODAY:
-Chapter 3 Part C discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed competitive advantage, and the 4 aspects that businesses need to examine to define their competitive advantage.

HOMEWORK:

-No new discussion questions.

SR338

TODAY:
-Chapter 6 Part B discussion questions due.
-Article discussion questions due.
-We discussed the article.
-We discussed Chapter 6. We talked about cardiorespiratory endurance, hypokinetic diseases, aerobic vs anaerobic exercise, & the 4 cardiorespiratory exercise prescription variables.

HOMEWORK:

-Read this article and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the name of the removable sensor pack contained in the Under Armour E39 shirts?
2) How is the information that is collected broadcast to smartphones, ipads, & laptops?
3) What data software company did Under Armour partner with to incorporate the technology into the shirts?
4) What does E39 stand for?
5) After the combine, who will the shirt be made available to for use?
-Read this article and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is the name of the creator of the work out program P90X?
2) At the time the article was written, how many P90X DVD sets had been sold?
3) According to the article, what are the 2 reasons why P90X is so popular?
4) What proven fitness principles is the program based on?
5) What does Horton call his approach to exercise?
6) What is a "weakness day?"
7) What is the "line?"
8) According to Horton, what should never be your primary motivators for working out?
-Read this article and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) On average, kids enrolled in soccer, baseball or softball exercised for how many minutes less during practice than the amount recommended by national guidelines?
2) Other than helping fight childhood obesity, why is physical activity important in childhood?
3) Kids enrolled in what sport tend to get more heavy exercise?
4) In the US, how many young people play on a sports team?
5) According to the study cited in the article, what percentage of 7-14 year olds got at least 60 minutes of moderate or vigorous exercise each day?
6) Relative to girls, boys got about how many more minutes of heavy exercise each day?

SR368

TODAY:
-Friday homework due today.
-Chapter 5 discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #3.
-We discussed the SBJ article & finished discussing Chapter 4.

HOMEWORK:
-Have Chapter 5 discussion questions with you in class on Wednesday.
-Read the February 21-27 SBJ article "Prince of Sales" on the cover page and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What company used Barkley in a Super Bowl ad last year?
2) What was the first brand that Marc Perman got an ad deal for Barkley?
3) According to data from the Davie-Brown Index, what % of US consumers know Barkley?
4) What athletes does Barkley rank behind on the DBI?
5) How long has Barkley been a spokesman for Nike?
6) What is Barkley's favorite ad that he has appeared in?
-Read the February 28-March 6 SBJ article "Best Defense Against..." on page 15 and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What is "ambush marketing?"
2) How much money is estimated to have been spent in 2009 on exclusive sponsorships?
3) What company's logo did British sprinter Linford Christie wear on his contact lenses during the 1996 Summer Olympics?
4) What brewery ambushed Budweiser at the 2006 & 2010 World Cups?
5) Why is ambush marketing referred to as "parasitic marketing?"
6) What is a critical step in insulating organizers from ambushers?


EXAM #1 STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1
-Be able to explain/define what master-planning is.
-What 3 things does master-planning require the coordination & integration of?
-What 3 questions can a master plan help answer?
-Why must the master-planning process respond to changing needs?
-What is the most important aspect of site selection?
-What is a bid form used for?
-Be able to explain the 3 types of bids.

Chapter 2
-What 3 general problems did we discuss that can arise from a poorly designed sports facility?
-What can sports facility design problems often be attributed to?
-What are the 2 primary causes of common problems in sports facilities that we discussed?
-What are the 2 types of access that need to be addressed when designing a sports facility?
-What are the 4 main reasons it is necessary to deny access to those who don't belong?
-Be able to explain the difference between horizontal & vertical circulation control.
-A facility that can be supervised efficiently is a great advantage for what 2 reasons?

Chapter 2: Security
-What organization did the terrorists from the 1972 Olympics belong to?
-What does NSSE stand for?
-Who takes the lead role for security at an NSSE event?
-After 9/11, what were the places in sports facilities designated areas of "strategic importance?"
-What was the first sporting event given the status of NSSE?
-What was the name given to the security operation plan for the 2003 San Diego Super Bowl?
-What evaluates stadium security plans through 7 broad categories?

Chapter 3
-Be able to explain/define sustainability & sustainable design.
-Be able to explain the cradle-to-grave approach to sustainability.
-What does LEED stand for?
-What does the USGBC & GBCI do?
-What is the purpose of the Green Globes Program?

Chapter 4
-What is the purpose of the ADA?
-What is the purpose of the EEOC?
-What was the finding by the Supreme Court in the PGA Tour, Inc. v. Casey Martin case?

Chapter 5
-What is the #1 use of energy in commercial buildings?
-What are the 2 primary lighting options?
-What is a vital factor is eye comfort?
-Be able to explain the difference between the 2 types of indoor lighting systems.
-What is the major problem with windows being used for light?

FRIDAY 2/25

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 7 & 8.
-Chapter 5 Part A discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #3.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5. We discussed play, the Surplus Energy Theory, the Recreation Theory, & the Relaxation Theory.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how recreational activities can contribute to meeting each of the needs levels.
2) Explain Nash's Pyramid of Leisure and how recreational activities are categorized in the pyramid.

MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 Part B discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #3.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed intellectual capital & its 3 components.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 3 Part C Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the difference between: direct competitors, significant competitors, & indirect competitors.
2) What is the difference between goals & objectives?

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 6 Part A discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #3.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 6 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What are the cardiorespiratory exercise prescription variables?
2) Explain each of the terms as they relate to exercising:
A) Intensity
B) Mode
C) Frequency
D) Duration
-Read this article and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) According to the study, a 3rd grade child gains how many pounds for every 6 months the child's mother worked?
2) What reasons did the article offer to explain why children of working mothers have higher BMI's?
3) A 2003 paper found that for every 10 hours a mother worked every week, a child's chances of obesity increased by what %?

SR368
TODAY:
-Class canceled due to weather.

HOMEWORK:
-SBJ article & Chapter 4 Part B discussion questions due today will be due on Monday.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Discussion Questions:
1) What is the number one use of energy in commercial buildings?
2) What are the 2 primary lighting options?
3) What s a foot-candle?
4) What is the minimum height above the playing surface that light need to be in high ceiling activity spaces?
5) Explain the difference between the 2 types of indoor lighting systems.
6) What is the major problem with windows being used for light?
7) What are the advantages to translucent materials?

THURSDAY 2/24

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 4 Part B discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3 by talking about the 7 key sources of opportunity & the 4 categories of space ownership. We did a survival exercise to introduce Chapter 4.

HOMEWORK:
-I forgot to hand out the take home quiz so it will instead be given as an in class quiz next Tuesday.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 5 Discussion Questions:
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 are the most effective ways for a manager to motivate his/her employees?
4) What are Drucker's 5 rules for hiring people?
5) What is Whole Foods method for successfully finding the right people?

WEDNESDAY 2/23

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 Part B discussion questions due.
-We began our discussion of Chapter 4. We discussed secondary viewing, the recreation patterns of college students, the benefits of sex as a leisure activity, & the leisure participation patterns of women. We will finish Chapter 4 at the beginning of class on Friday.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 7 & 8.
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Define "play."
2) For each of the following play theories (Surplus Energy, Recreation, Relaxation, Compensation, & Generalization):
A) Explain what the theory states.
B) Give examples of activities that would fit into the theory.
C) State a drawback to the theory.

MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 Part A discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We finished discussing the barrier to creativity, the difference between convergent & divergent thinking, & the techniques for improving the creative process.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 3 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What are the 4 ways that a clearly defined vision helps a company?
2) What is a mission statement & what are its main elements?
3) Look up FPU's mission statement. How well do we follow it?
4) Define: strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, & threats.
5) What are "key success factors?"

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 Part B discussion questions due.
-"Study: Eating More Fiber Could Mean Longer Life" article discussion questions due.
-We discussed the article.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 5. We discussed the difference between overweight & obesity, yo-yo dieting, the types of eating disorders, and the connection between sleep & weight management.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 6 Part A Discussion Questions (Questions 1-5 are from the yellow section on page 174):
1) What is the best way to minimize the risk for cardiovascular disease?
2) During resting conditions, what % of energy is derived from fat?
3) During resting conditions, what % of energy is derived from carbohydrates?
4) About how many calories do we burn per minute when we are at rest?
5) Many 16-ounce energy drink contain how many calories?
6) Explain what "cardiorespiratory endurance" is.
7) Define "hypokinetic diseases" and state what the hypokinetic diseases are.
8) Explain the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise.
9) What are the benefits of aerobic exercise?

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 Part A Discussion Questions due.
-"SI Expects Digital to Help Boost Swimsuit Revenue 41% SBJ article discussion questions due.
-We discussed the SBJ article.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4. Our discussion focused on the ADA, EEOC, ADAAA, and the 5 titles of the ADA.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Explain "universal design."
2) Explain "public accommodation."
3) Explain "undue burden."
4) Explain "readily achievable."
-Read the February 14-20 SBJ article"NCAA Tournament Spots Nearly Gone" on page 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What 4 networks will televise the NCAA men's basketball tournament?
2) What does "MMOD" stand for?
3) According to reports, how much did 30-second spots in the Final Four cost?
4) The resurgent of what category is driving sales for the tournament?
5) What will happen for the first time in the history of the tournament?

TUESDAY 2/22

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 4 Part A discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed the 5 Starbucks problems, the 4 basic innovation questions, & how Kimberly Clark & Peapod utilized systematic abandonment.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 4 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) How did Myelin Repair Foundation answer the 3 Drucker questions about collaboration?
2) How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"
3) What makes collaboration tick day to day & move in step with shortened windows of opportunity?

FRIDAY 2/18

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapter 5 & 6.
-Chapter 4 Part A discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed the factors that have influenced the development of the recreation movement in the 20th centruy and the factors that will affect the recreation movement in the 21st century.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Explain each of the areas where careers in leisure services exist.
2) According to the chapter, what activity is the most prevalent use of free time in the US?
3) Explain the following methods of calculating leisure:
A) Leisure as memorable time.
B) Leisure as time left over.

MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Chapter 2. We discussed the various barriers to creativity.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 3 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Define "intellectual capital" and explain its 3 components.
2) Define "competitive advantage" and explain Whole Foods' strategy for achieving competitive advantage.
3) Explain the 4 aspects of their businesses that entrepreneurs should examine to define their companies' competitive advantages.

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 5 Part A discussion questions due.
-"Inactivity Highest in Southern, Appalachian States" article discussion questions due.
-We discussed the article.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What is yo-yo dieting & why is it bad?
2) Explain the following eating disorders: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, & binge-eating disorder.
3) What is the connection between sleep deprivation and obesity & overweight?
-Read this article & answer the following discussion questions:
1) Why can fiber lower cancer risk among men but not women?
2) What is the daily recommendation of fiber intake for men & women?
3) The study found evidence for fiber's benefits are strongest in combating what 2 diseases?
4) Quite simply, how can high-fiber diets promote weight loss?
5) What is a simple way to increase fiber intake from grains?

SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ article discussion questions due.
-We discussed the SBJ article.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the cradle-to-grave approach to sustainability, LEED, the USGBC & GBCI, and the Green Globes Program.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the difference in designing facilities that are accessible & universal facilities instead of handicapped facilities.
2) Explain the purpose of ADA.
3) Explain the purpose of EEOC.
4) Explain each of the 5 titles of the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act & Enforcement Responsibilities.
-Read the "SI Expects Digital to Help Boost Swimsuit Revenue 41%" article on page 5 of the February 14-20 SBJ.
1) What % increase in revenue is Sports Illustrated projecting this year from its Swimsuit franchise?
2) The SI Swimsuit iPhone application had how many downloads last year?
3) SI will gain what % of its Swimsuit revenue from:
A) Print & advertising?
B) Digital content sales & advertising?
C) Experiential & event marketing?
4) How many years has Sports Illustrated been a sports publication?
5) The Swimsuit issue will represent what % of SI's 2011 revenue?
6) Historically, the Swimsuit issue sells how many copies at newsstands each year?
7) How do "freemium model" applications work?

THURSDAY 2/17

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 3 Part B Discussion Questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the definition of innovation & why Starbucks exemplifies what Drucker considers to be true innovation.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 4 Part A 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.

WEDNESDAY 2/16

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions due.
-We broke into groups of 2 to begin a discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed the 6 benefits of studying leisure history. We will finish this discussion at the beginning of class on Friday.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 5 & 6.
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what are the top 5 leisure activities of FPU students?
2) When watching TV, what is "secondary viewing?"
3) What are the benefits of sex as a leisure activity?
4) Explain the factors that restrict the freedom of women with respect to leisure.

MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 Part B discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1 by discussing small businesses. We then began a discussion of Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on the difference between creativity & innovation and left brain vs right brain.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions.

SR338
TODAY:
-"10 states with the deadliest eating habits" article discussion questions due.
-Chapter 4 Part B discussion questions due.
-We discussed the article & then finished our discussion of Chapter 4. We discussed recommended body weight, the difference between obesity & overweight, techniques for assessing body composition, & Body Mass Index.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 5 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US each year?
2) What are the health consequences of obesity (not the ones in the box. Look at the paragrpah that start at the bottom of page 133 "The American Heart Association...)?
-Read this article and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) States in which part of the country have the highest rates of inactivity?
2) Five of the least active counties in the Unites States are in what state?
3) The top-five most active counties are in what state?
4) Physical inactivity is is a risk factor for developing what 2 health consequences?
5) What suggestions does the article offer to help individuals & communities rev up physical activity?

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions due.
-UCONN LEED article discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of the "Security for Sports Events After the Attacks of September 11" article. Our discussion focused on the Salt Lake City Olympics, the 2003 San Diego Super Bowl, and the Vulnerability Self-Assessment Tool.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 3.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the February 14-20 SBJ article "Interview is like courtship..." on page 12 and answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Why are many interviews unsuccessful?
2) What is the "like" meter?
3) What color suit should you wear to an interview?
4) Why should you not list your GPA on a resume?
5) Why should you list references on a resume as opposed to writing "Available Upon Request?"
6) What should you do at the end of the interview?

TUESDAY 2/15

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 3 Part A discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #2.
-We finished discussing Drucker Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on defining the various customer labels of the Product Diffusion Curve, the difference between demographics & psychographics, & the importance of noncustomers.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 3 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) How do the companies Kimberly-Clark & Peapod exemplify Drucker's concept of systematic abandonment?
2) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities? Summarize each.

MONDAY 2/14

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 Part B discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We discussed the reasons why Americans actually have more than twice the amount of leisure than we think we have, the factors that may cause a decline in free time in the future, the factors that may cause an increase in free time in the future, and the leisure related problems.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 3 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) What are the benefits of 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 recreation 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?

MN371
TODAY:
-Under Armour discussion questions due.
-Chapter 2 Part A discussion questions due.
-Opportunity Quiz #2.
-We almost finished discussing Chapter 1. We will finish at the beginning of class on Wednesday. Today we discussed the benefits of entrepreneurship, the potential drawbacks of entrepreneurship, and the factors driving the entrepreneurial trend in our economy.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 2 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the difference between left & right brain thinking.
2) Explain the difference between convergent & divergent thinking.
3) Explain each of the following techniques for improving the creative process:
A) Brainstorming
B) Mind-Mapping
C) TRIZ
D) Rapid Prototyping

SR338
TODAY:
-"New US Diet Guidelines" article discussion questions due.
-Chapter 4 Part A discussion questions due.
-We discussed the article.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on the 3 categories of fats: simple, compound, and derived.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4Our discussion focused on body composition, and essential & storage fat.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 4 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Define "recommended body weight."
2) What is the difference between overweight & obesity?
3) What is the most accurate technique presently available in fitness laboratories for assessing body composition?
4) Explain hydrostatic weighing & air displacement.
5) What is the most common technique for determining thinness & excessive fatness?
-Read this article and answer the following discussion questions:
1) What nation has the highest average Body Mass Index?
2) In 2008, what percent of the world's male & female population were obese?
3) In 1980, what percent of the world's male & female population were obese?
4) How much money did America spend last year on obesity-related health?
5) What state spends the most per capita on fast food?
6) What state has the greatest percentage of households with no car and which are more than ten miles from a supermarket or grocery store?
7) What state has the worst eating habits in the country?

SR368
TODAY:
-Opportunity Quiz #2.
-We discussed the One Day in September documentary and the security in sports facilities after 9/11 article.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 3 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 silver 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?
-Read the UCONN LEED article & answer the following discussion questions:
1) What percentage water savings does the facility have over EPA Standards?
2) What percentage of the sustainable building materials used in the facility were manufactured locally?
3) What percentage of the construction & demolition debris was recycled?
4) UCONN athletes volunteer at Mt. Sneaker helping recycle sneakers into what?

FRIDAY 2/11

SR201

TODAY:

-Into The Wild: Chapters 3 & 4.

-Chapter 2 Part A discussion questions.

-Opportunity Quiz #2.

-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. We discussed the reasons for the leisure explosion during much of the 20th century, the decline of leisure in the later part of the 1900's, and why Americans actually have more leisure time than they think they have.

HOMEWORK:

-Answer the following Chapter 2 Part B Discussion Questions:

1) According to Table 2.1, what is the largest category of time in the remaining lifespan of a college freshman?

2) What is the difference between passive & active leisure?

3) What is "limitless materialism?"

4) According to Table 2.2, based on 1999 statistics what is the economic cost of alcohol abuse?

MN371

TODAY:

-No new discussion questions due.

-We continued our discussion of Chapter 1. We focused on defining what an entrepreneur is and the personality traits needed for an entrepreneur to be successful.

HOMEWORK:

-Read the article posted on CampusWeb (Bookmarks) about Under Armour and answer the following Discussion Questions:

1) Who founded Under Armour?

2) In whose basement did the founder start the company?

3) What former NFL quarterback is creditied with giving Under Armour its first big media plug?

4) What college was Under Armour's first big contract with?

5) In 2008 26,000 people applied to work at Under Armour, how many were hired?

6) What percentage of the market share in the performance apparel category does Under Armour own?

-Answer the following Chapter 2 Part A Discussion Questions:

1) Define and explain the differences between creativity, innovation, & entrepreneurship.

2) State & summarize the 10 barriers to creativity.

3) State & summarize the 7 steps in the creative process.

SR338

TODAY:

-Chapter 3 Part B discussion questions due.

-Opportunity Quiz #2.

-We continued our discussion of Chapter 3. We discussed nutrition density, the 5 essential food groups, carbohydrates, and fiber.

HOMEWORK:

-Read this article and answer the following Discussion Questions:

1) What fraction of American adults are overweight or obese?
2) What fraction of American children are overweight or obese?
3) On average, how many milligrams of sodium do Americans consume a day?
4) What is the calories range a day for women?
5) What is the calorie range a day for men?

-Answer the following Chapter 4 Part A Discussion Questions:

1) Define the following terms: body composition, percent body fat, lean body mass, recommended body weight, overweight, & obesity.

2) Explain the difference between essential fat & storage fat.

SR368
TODAY:
-We finished watching One Day in September.

HOMEWORK:
-We will discuss the handout from the documentary as well as the article discussion questions on Monday.

THURSDAY 2/10

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 2. We discussed push & pull marketing, Medtronic, the 4 Drucker questions for connecting with the customer, and the product diffusion curve.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 3 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considered to be true innovation?
2) What are Drucker's 4 basic questions about innovation?
3) What company (other than Apple) do you consider to be innovative? Why?
4) What is systematic abandonment?

WEDNESDAY 2/9

SR201
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed: Neulinger's Paradigm, the Classical/Traditional View of Leisure, the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure, the Social Instrument View of Leisure, & Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 3 & 4.
-Answer the following Chapter 2 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.

MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We started our discussion of Chapter 1. We discussed the attributes of successful businesses.

HOMEWORK:
-We did not get as far as I thought we would with Chapter 1, so I am not assigning any Chapter 2 discussion questions due for Friday. Instead, I will assign Chapter 2 discussion questions on Friday that will be due next Monday.

SR338
TODAY:
-Childhood Obesity article discussion questions due.
-Chapter 3 Part A discussion questions due.
-We discussed the article & the beginning of Chapter 1.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 3 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) What are the essential 5 food groups?
2) What accounts for the major source of calories the body uses to provide energy for work, maintain cells, & generate heat?
3) Explain the difference between simple & complex carbohydrates.
4) A high-fiber diet gives a person the feeling of fullness without adding what?
5) Explain the difference between soluble & insoluble fiber.
6) What are the most concentrated energy source?
7) Explain the difference between simple, compound, & derived fats.

SR368
TODAY:
-Continued watching the documentary One Day in September.

HOMEWORK:
-We will finish One Day in September on Friday.

TUESDAY 2/8

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 2 Part B discussion questions due.
-We discussed the Super Bowl ads.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2. We discussed why the customer is in the driver's seat & the Customer Satisfaction Model.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions due.

MONDAY 2/7

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part B discussion questions due.
-I divided you into smaller groups to begin a discussion of Chapter 1. Our discussion focused on the definition of leisure, the difference between casual & serious leisure, the definition of work, the definition of personal care, the definition of recreation, and Neulinger's Paradigm.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions. We will finish Chapter 1 on Wednesday.

MN371
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-I gave you your groups for the group project.
-We finished the Beer unit. We discussed the 2 main categories of beer, a few styles of beer, ABV and IBU, and microbreweries.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions due.
-Take a look at the Beer PowerPoint on CampusWeb and review the brewing process slides.

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 Part B discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2. We talked about the most common reasons for people making unhealthy choices, the difference between internal & external locus of control, the 3 impediments that keep people from taking control of their lives, and SMART goals.

HOMEWORK:
-Read this article and answer the following Discussion Question:
1) What are the 3 lifestyle changes that will help reduce obesity in kids?
-Answer the following Chapter 3 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) Define nutrition.
2) Why is good nutrition important to overall health & well-being?
3) Define nutrients.
4) What are the essential nutrients, fuel nutrients, and regulatory nutrients?
5) What is the difference between macronutrients & micronutrients?

SR368
TODAY:
-The sports security article discussion questions were due.
-We finished discussing Chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We will watch the documentary, One Day in September, on Wednesday & Friday.
-We will discuss the documentary and sports security article discussion questions next Monday.

FRIDAY 2/4

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part A discussion questions due.
-Into The Wild: Authors Note, Chapters 1 & 2.
-You took Opportunity Quiz #1.
-We finished our discussion of the Impact of Sports on America unit. We discussed passion drivers, the 3 baseball fan groups, and the 2 main benefits of sport.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure.
2) Explain the Social Instrument View of Leisure.
3) Explain the Leisure as a Symbol of Social Class View of Leisure.

MN371
TODAY:
-Chapter 1 Part B discussion questions due.
-You took Opportunity Quiz #1.
-We continued our beer business discussion. We talked about the Volstead Act, prohibition, & the 4 main ingredients in beer.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 1 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) The chapter discusses 8 forces driving the entrepreneurial trend in our economy. Choose 4 and explain.
2) Define "small business."
3) What percentage of businesses in America are considered "small?"

SR338
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 Part A discussion questions due.
-You took Opportunity Quiz #1.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1 & began a discussion of Chapter 2. We discussed the environmental influences on physical activity and diet & nutrition.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following Chapter 2 Part B Discussion Questions:
1) Define "locus of control" and explain the difference between internal & external.
2) What are the 3 impediments that can keep people from taking control of their lives?
3) Explain the SMART goals.

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-FC Dallas SBJ article discussion questions due.
-You took Opportunity Quiz #1.
-We discussed the SBJ article.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
-Click this link and read from the middle of page 172 "The Clinton Administration also created..." through page 176.
-Answer the following Discussion Questions based on the article:
1) What does it mean to classify an event an NSSE event?
2) As a result of 9/11 baseball postponed the most amount of games since what event?
3) What were some of the immediate steps taken after 9/11 by facility managers and law enforcement to ensure safer venues?
4) It is believed that the most likely form of terrorist attack on a sports event would be what?

THURSDAY 2/3

IC212
TODAY:
-Drucker Chapter 2 Part A discussion questions due.
-You took Opportunity Quiz #1.
-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. We discussed fronts 3, 4, 5 of the Silent Revolution and discussed knowledge workers.

HOMEWORK:
-While watching the Super Bowl take note of the ads that you feel are effective/ineffective from a current/potential customer's perspective.
-Answer the following Drucker Chapter 2 Part B Discussion Questions:
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) Why is identifying non-customers important?
3) Pick a company and identify its core customer demographic (the customer group that accounts for a majority of the company's sales), and then identify a secondary customer market for the company.

WEDNESDAY 2/2

ALL CLASSES
Today:
-Classes canceled due to snow.

HOMEWORK:
-Whatever was due today is now due on Friday.

TUESDAY 2/1

IC212
TODAY:
-No new discussion questions due.
-We continued our discussion of Drucker Chapter 1. We defined management and discussed the 6 functions of management. We then began a discussion of the Silent Revolution. We discussed the first 2 fronts. We will finish the other 3 fronts on Thursday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Drucker Chapter 2 and answer the following Chapter 2 Part A Discussion Questions:
1) In your opinion, what company does a great job at satisfying its customers needs? Why?
2) What does it mean when Drucker says that the customer is in the driver's seat? Why is the customer in the driver’s seat more so today than in the past?
3) How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
4) What are the 4 Drucker questions that a company should answer when connecting with its customer?
-While watching the Super Bowl, take note of the ads that you like/dislike from a current/potential customer's perspective.