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?