FRIDAY 2/27

SR201
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #4: Chapters 5 & 6 and Into The Wild Chapters 6-9.
-We finished our Chapter 6 discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Fill out the daily inventory worksheet.
-Read Chapter 7 & answer the following questions:
1) How can fitness be affected by leisure?
2) How can fitness have an impact in leisure?
3) What is the fitness illusion?
4) What are the components of health related physical fitness?

SR338
TODAY:
-We finished Chapter 5 by discussing eating disorders.
-We discussed our caloric intake from yesterday.

HOMEWORK:
-Board Meeting on Monday.
-Read Chapter 6 & answer the following discussion questions for Wednesday:
1) Explain what cardiorespiratory endurance is.
2) What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise?
3) What are the benefits of aerobic training?

IC212

Facebook has been in the news a lot lately. Check out this short interview with the dork who created the site.

TODAY:

-You took Quiz #4: Drucker Chapters 5 & 6.
-I tried to make a statement that Eli Manning is a country bumpkin. It didn't come out that way, however. Here is what a spoonerism is.
-We discussed management & the CEO of the 21st Century.

HOMEWORK:

-Watch this youtube clip.
-Read Chapter 1 & answer the following discussion questions. I will assign each presentation group one of these questions in class on Monday to discuss. So make sure you answer these questions thoroughly.
1) What is a corporation?
2) How did the corporation become so powerful (history & evolution)?
3) Explain how a coporation is a "person."
4) What is corporate social responsibility?
5) What is "new capitalism" & its effect on corporate social responsibility.

SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ group presentations began.

HOMEWORK:
1) What 2 questions should managers answer when defining accountability for the organization?
2) Explain the internal control components.
3) Define: Cash Flow, Operating Cah Flow, Cash Flow Budget.
4) What are the 5 steps commonly used in the budget process?
5) What are the primary sources of revenue generation?

THURSDAY 2/26

SPT111
Randy Moller goal calls.
TODAY:
-We discussed the Business of Spring Training SBJ article. The article talks about how spring training sites are feeling the effects of the recession with a decline in tourism. On a positive side, the World Baseball Classic will extend spring training, giving these sites more opportunities to play games & catch up on lost revenues.
-We discussed Chapter 5 in the textbook. The chapter talked about: the history of professional sports in this country, the factors that have affected the growth of professional sports, the unique aspects of professional sports, & the main revenue areas of professional sport.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the SBJ article: "Engage Hispanic Race Fans Through Speed, Success, Community" on page 14 of the February 9-5 edition.

WEDNESDAY 2/25

ALL CLASSES:

Check out these youtube clips about a 5 year old golf phenom.

Part 1

Part 2

SR201
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 6. Our discussion started with a discussion of the following questions: How applicable are time-management principles to leisure? Do you create daily time schedules or "to do" lists? Is leisure more fun when it is planned or spontaneous? If you had to give up wither TV, computer for leisure, or your cell phone for 1 year, what would you choose? In a 24-hour period, how much time are you sleeping (napping included)? We also discussed short-term, long-term, & ultimate leisure goals, The ABC rating system, transition time, the Swiss Cheese approach, & the 80/20 rule to leisure.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #4: Textbook Chapters 5 & 6, Into The Wild Chapters 6-9.
-Complete Exercises 6.2 & 6.3

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-Define "play" & its 4 characteristics.
-Explain: Surplus Energy Theory, Recreation Theory, Relaxation Theory, Compensation Theory, Generalization Theory, Catharsis Theory, Optimal Arousal, Play as an Escape from Social Reality.
-Know the levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs & Nash' Pyramid of Leisure.
Chapter 6
-What are the 3 types of leisure goals that should be planned?
-Explain life patterning.
-Explain the ABC Rating System.
-What is: Transition Time, Swiss Cheese Approach, 80/20 Rule to Leisure.
-What are the 4 common time wasters?

SR338
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on the reasons why obesity is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US each year, the fitness illusion, the health consequences of obesity, & yo-yo dieting.

HOMEWORK:
-Track your caloric intake tomorrow (Thursday).

IC212

4 reasons why online dating is recession proof article.
Article about snap judgments.
Excerpts from the book Blink.

TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 6. We talked about how information, intuition, & judgment are needed for effective decision making. We then got into a good discussion about the difference between snap judgments & taking your time to make a decision.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #4: Drucker Chapters 5 & 6.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-The 3 questions that every person in an organization should be able to answer yes to.
-How did Alcoa put Drucker's ideas about putting people first into action?
-What is the difference between efficiency & effectiveness?
-The 3 types of employees.
-What is Whole Foods method for successfully finding the right people?
Chapter 6
-The 3 qualities needed for effective decision making.
-The 4 Drucker questions for decision making.
-The 3 rules to determine if action is needed.
-What was Clairol's unexpected success?

SR368

NFL & the recession article.

TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 5. Our discussion focused on: the 5 common approaches to programming, the 5 main categories of planners, & the 4 main goals to consider when determining program objectives.

HOMEWORK:
-Read SBJ article, "Dynamic organizations build effectiveness from the inside out," on page 15.

TUESDAY 2/24

SPT111
TODAY:
-Jennifer Rago, the Regional Sales Director of The Workout Club, came t class today & talked about her background, the fitness management industry, & she gave great advice for Sport Management majors.

HOMEWORK:
-Industry Interview confirmation e-mail is due by class on Thursday.
-Read the Business of Spring Training article (pages 8-12).
-Read Chapter 5 & complete the following discussion questions:
1) Explain the origins of professional sport in America.
2) Explain the factors that have affected the growth of professional sport in America.
3) What are the 4 unique aspects of professional sport & explain each.
4) Explain the 4 aspects of revenue productions discussed in the chapter.
-SBJ Group 2: Lauren, Alex, Ryan N: On Thursday you must tell me what article you plan to discuss. You will present on Thursday 3/5.

MONDAY 2/23

SR201
TODAY:
-We finished our Chapter 5 discussion from last week (We would have finished this last Friday, but class was cancelled due to the weather.). Our discussion focused on the Catharsis Theory, Optimal Arousal Theory, Play as an Escape from Social Reality, Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, & Nash's Pyramid of Leisure.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 6 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) Explain guidelines for setting short-term & long-term leisure goals.
2) Explain what ultimate goals are.
3) Expalin the ABC rating system.
4) What is the "swiss cheese" approach?
5) What is "life patterning?"

SR338
This is an interesting article about the connection between the recession & fitness.

TODAY:
-You took Quiz #2 based on Chapters 3 & 4.
-We had our weekly board meeting. We set up a "to do" list and assigned items to each division. The big agenda item for next Monday will be to identify the individual events. Remeber, the even't main purpose is to incorporate the main theme of this class, which is wellness. The individual events need to incorporate physical activity as a wellness component, as well as diet & nutrition. I suggested a "Fitness Challenge" event that would incorporate physical activities, cardiovascualr activities, & diet & nutrition activities.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 5 & answer the following questions:
1) What is the 2nd leading cause of preventable death in the US each year?
2) What are health consequences of obesity (Not the ones in the box. Look at the paragraph that starts: The American Heart Association...)?
3) What is yo-yo dieting & why is it bad?
4) Explain the following eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge-Eating Disorder.
5) What is the recommended caloric intake range?

IC212
IPOD hearing loss article.
Top 30 innovations article.

TODAY:
-I learned what a Monroe piercing is. You crazy kids.
-You learned that I am boycotting Slumdog Millionaire & I once had black/purple hair.
-We had a solid discussion about Erin's comment from last week: "You get paid to do your job; you don't get paid to do your job exceptionally."

HOMEWORK:
-The following Drucker Chapter 6 discussion questions will be discussed:
1) What qualities are needed for effective decision making?
2) What are the 4 Drucker decision making questions?
3) How does Toyota make decisions?
4) What are the rules for determining whether a situation or opportunity warrants ction or not?
5) What is an issue tree & how did Peppridge Farm use it?
6) What was Clairol's "enexpected success?"

SR368
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #2 based on Chapters 3 & 4.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 5 discussion question:
1a) What are the 5 common approaches to programming?
1b) Explain each.
1c) Explain, as a facility manager, under what circumstances you would choose each.
2) The chapter discusses 4 "planners" that are responsible for program planning. Who are they & what is their purpose?
3) What are the 4 goals/purposes that should be considered when determining program objectives?
4) Explain the 4 common types of tournaments.