FRIDAY 2/6

SR201
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #2.
-We divided into 5 groups for the group presentation project.

HOMEWORK:
-Complete exercise 3.1 on page 57. Pick your top 5, not 10, leisure activities.
-Read Chapter 4 & complete the following discussion questions:
1) Explain the factors that restrict the freedom of women with respect to lesiure.
2) Explain the areas where careers in leisure services exist.
-Into The Wild Blog post #1 is due next Friday.

SR338
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on environmental influences on physical activity and diet & nutrition.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1: Chapters 1 & 2
-Board Meeting
Our meeting agenda will be the event. Give thought to which event we should do. Remember, the event must tie in a theme from class.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 1:
-What re the #1 & #2 threats to public health in the US?
-What is SeDS?
-What is the difference between life expectancy & healthy life expectancy?
-What are the leading causes of death in the US?
-What are the 7 dimensions of wellness?
Chapter 2:
-What are the environmental influences on physical activity that we discussed in class?
-What are the environmental influences on diet & nutrition that we discussed in class?
-What is traffic calming?
-What is value marketing?
-Whata re the most common reasons for people making unhealthy choices?
-Be able to explain SMART Goals.

IC212
Here is an article about the popularity of non-traditional forms on television viewing.
I will take your advice and be on the alert for crazy Methuen Market Basket shoppers.
I have some advice for you: Base, Pace, Hydrate.

TODAY:
-Quiz #2.
-You chose groups for the group presentation project.
-We discussed why it is important for companies to innovate & examples of innovative companies.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 3 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 is systematic abandonment?
4) What are Drucker's 7 key sources of opportunities?
-Article Summary #1 is due next Friday. Check the syllabus for assignment directions.
-Get in touch with me regarding your research topic so you can be sure your proposal will be approved.

SR368
TODAY:
-Quiz #1.
-We chose groups for the SBJ group presentation project.
-SBJ articles discussion.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions:
1) State & explain the 4 rules to brainstorming.
2) State & explain the categories of needs assessment information.

THURSDAY 2/5

SPT111
TODAY:
-We discussed the Super Bowl & NHL Sports Business Journal articles.
-We discussed textbook Chapter 1. We looked at the definitions of sport, sports, & sport management. We also looked at the 3 sport industry segmentation models. Finally, we discussed the 3 unique aspects of sport management.
-We divided up into 5 groups for the upcoming Sports Business Journal article group presentations. If you were absent, I placed you in a group. Below are the groups:

Group 1:
Derrick Lay
Jon Mayo
Austin Britt
Andrew Taylor

Group 2:
Lauren Hawkins
Alex Costas
Ryan Nally

Group 3
Joe Landry
Ross Brown
Ryan Hayes
Richie Pecoraro

Group 4
Kyle Barrows
Justin Mansfield
Curtis Burke

Group 5
Carolyn Daw
Libby Cullerot
Dan Cowan

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions:
1) What is NASPE-NASSM?
2) How can professional preparation, a professional attitude, & career planning and management contribute to your success in sport management?
3) What is a field experience, and how can they benefit you as a sport management major?
-SBJ article: Selig's Pay Climbs Past $18 million (page: cover)
1) Why could the latest MLB tax filing be considered an incomplete return?
2) Why will this tax filing for the MLB be the last one available to the public?
-SBJ article: Licensees change to try to accommodate strapped retailers (page 10)
1) Why is team licensed sports apparel more recession-proof than other businesses in the retail community?
2) How have WinCraft & Fathead adjusted for the down economy?

WEDNESDAY 2/4

SR201

I sent an e-mail to all of you regarding class today. It is my expectation that you come to every class prepared & ready to participate in the discussion. Coming to class means having your homework done, your textbook open to the chapter we are discussing, & a notbeook in front of you. Additionally, if you are too tired to participate in class or to sit upright at your desk, do not come to class.

TODAY:

-We discussed Chapter 2. Our discussion focused on the factors that will increase our leisure time in the 21st century & the factors that will decrease our leisure time in the 21st century.

HOMEWORK:

-Quiz #2: Textbook Chapters 2 & 3 and Into The Wild Chapters 2 & 3.

-Chapter 3 discussion questions:

1) What effect did the following factors have on the recreation movement in the 20th century:

A) Technological advances

B) Increased specialization of work

C) Women's liberation movement

2) What effect will the following factors have on the recreation movement in the 21st century:

A) Increasing globalization

B) Worldwide terrorism

C) Technology

3) What factors will continue to affect the recreation movement in the 21st century?

-We will pick groups for the group presentation project. We need 3 groups of 5 & 2 groups of 6.

STUDY GUIDE:

-Be able to define the following terms:

leisure class, leisure ethic, limitless materialism, ambiguous free timer

-Be able to explain the 4 factors causing a decline in free time that we discussed in class.

-Be able to explain the 4 factors causing an increase in free time that we discussed in class.

-Be able to explain the 3 leisure-related problems prevalent in 21st century society that the textbook discusses.

-Be able to explain the 3 factors that will continue to affect the recreation movement in the 21st century.

SR338

TODAY:

-We finished our Chapter 1 discussion & began a Chapter 2 discussion. Our discussion focused on the leading causes of death in the US & the different dimensions of wellness. Conversations in class have been excellent so far. Keep it up!

HOMEWORK:

-Bring the Chapter 2 discussion questions.

-Identify 2 behaviors that you wish to change & then complete Exercise 2.3 on page 53.

IC212

Here is a link to an article about the Denny's promotion.
Frank wasn't kidding. Check it out.

TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 2: The Customer. Our discussion focused on why/how the customer, more so today than ever, is in the driver's seat. We talked about marketing strategues, push & pull, for attracting customers. We also discussed the 4 Drucker questions that companies need to ask when connecting with their customer.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #2: Drucker Chapter 2 & 3.
-Drucker Chapter 3 question:
1) Pick a company that you think is innovative (other than Apple). Why do you consider the company innovative? What are the company's strengths?
-Decide who you want to work with for the group presentation.
-Continue working on your research topic.

STUDY GUIDE:
-Be able to explain the Customer Satisfaction Model.
-Be able to explain push & pull marketing and give examples from our class discussion.
-How does Medtronics personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
-What are the 4 Drucker questions for connecting with your customer?
-Drucker states that there is never only 1 customer. How do the Girl Scouts & Avon personify this concept?
-The results of any institution only exist where?
-What are Drucker's 2 rules for collaboration?

SR368
TODAY:
-We finished the Chapter 2 discussion. Our discussion focused on: The importance of Human Resource Management. Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program? Why is a rewards system essential important to maintaining employee morale?

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #1: Chapters 1 & 2
-SBJ articles:
360 Architecture (page 5)
1) Other than safety, what is another risk for US firms like 360 Architecture, when doing work in the Middle east?
2) What sports event will Iraq play host to in 2013?
Versus/NHL (page 6)
1) How is Versus trying to attract younger viewers?
2) What is "shoulder programming?"
Activating A Suite (page 12)
1) A suite can provide a company a method to tell a story as well as afford opportunities for what 3 things?
2)What elements can be used to make the suite more than one-dimensional and tie in the above?

STUDY GUIDE:
-The above 3 SBJ articles.
-What 3 qualities must leaders possess to inspire people to follow?
-What leadership quality is the key to being a great leader?
-What leadership quality is the most valuabe asset of a leader?
-What are the 3 main reasons to have a written policies & procedures manual?
-What content should the policies reflect?
-Know: the 2 classifications of employees, the 4 special types of employees, the 3 categories of employees.
-What are the 3 components of a job description?
-What are the elements of effective in-service training?

TUESDAY 2/3

SPT111
TODAY:
-We started class by breaking into smaller groups & discussing the homework questions for Chapter 1 & the SBJ articles. As a large group, we then finished our discussion of Chapter 18 by discussing the "dark side" of sport.

HOMEWORK:
-We will discuss Chapter 1 on Thursday so make sure you bring your Chapter 1 discussion questions homework to class.
-We will also discuss the SBJ articles so make sure you read them over & are ready to discuss.
-We will also split up into groups for the SBJ group presentations. Give some thought to who you want to work with. We need 3 groups of 3 & 2 groups of 4.

MONDAY 2/2

SR201

TODAY:
-Quiz #1 was due.
-We finished the Chapter 1 discussion. We defined: leisure, work, personal care, & recreation. We also discussed Neulinger's Paradigm of Leisure, the Classical View of Leisure, & the Antiutilitarian View of Leisure.

HOMEWORK:
-We will discuss Chapter 2. Have your Chapter 2 discussion questions completed:
1) Will leisure time grow or decline n the future? Why?
2) According to the textbook, what factors will contribute to the growth or decline of leisure in the future?
-Figure out who you want to work with for the group presentation. We will choose groups on Friday.

SR338

TODAY:
-We had our 2nd board meeting. We finished the meeting bylaws & had an event brainstorming session. Here are the meeting notes:
1) Business Divisions

Marketing Operations Sponsorships

- Dan V.P. - Frantz V.P. - Kelly V.P.

- Hakeem - Mike - Erin

- Alexis - Anthony - Kaylee

- Robbie -Vaughn - Dan

- Ethan - Dave - Pat

- Gabriella - Courtney - Rob

- Thati - Sam - Kevin

- Max - Kevin - Jay

2) Bylaws

* Dress Code: Attatched to performance

* Agenda: Friday's Blog

- Monday's Agenda

- V.P. needs to e-mail CEO (Keith) with important parts from their divisions prior to Friday (noon)

* Format: Horseshoe along 3 walls, sit in divisions

* Accountability

- Division Secretary (figure out by Monday)

- take division attendance

- V.P. should e-mail person who is absent (Cc the CEO)

- Division discussion on WebCT (Detjen's Homework!!!)

*6th Bylaw: Voting

- open

- majority

- CEO official tiebreaker

3) Event Ideas

* Family Wellness Night

-Educational demonstration by age

-Fitness and Nutrition

* FPU Fitness Event

- Class vs. Class / Profs / Staff

* Pros vs. Joes

- Pros: FPU athletes / coaches

- Joes: Community or College students

* Walk-a-thon

* Team Competition

* Fitness / Nutrition Trivia Game

Things to think about during the week:

* What is the event going to be?

* How will we incorporate education?

HOMEWORK:
-We will finish our Chapter 1 discussion and begin a discussion of Chapter 2. The Chapter 2 discussion questions are due:
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) Barriers to change: What are the most common reasons for people making unhealthy choices? 3) Motivation & locus of control: What 3 impediments keep people from taking action of their health?
4) Techniques of change: Explain SMART goals.

IC212

Here is a link to an article about iTunes Genius.
Check this website out about Groundhog Day. I think you should all join the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club.

TODAY:
-We finished our Drucker Chapter 1 discussion from last week about the 5 fronts that the Silent Revolution too place on. We then began a discussion about Drucker Chapter 2: The Customer. We discussed the Super Bowl commercials, and attempted to watch some of them expect that good ole FPU network screwed us. You can view them here.

HOMEWORK:
-The Chapter 2 questions are due:
1) How does Medtronic personify Drucker's ideal of customer focus?
2) What are the 4 Drucker questions that a company should answer when connecting with its customer?
3) Why is identifying noncustomers important?
-Also, pick a company and:
1) Identify its core customer.
2) Identify other customer markets that the company adverties to.
-I want to have the groups for the group presentations picked by Friday. If you know who you want in your group, send me an e-mail. We need 3 groups of 5 & 2 groups of 4.

SR368
TODAY:
-We discussed last week's SBJ articles. We discussed 2 Super Bowl articles and 1 article about the partnership with the Mets, Aramark, & Zachy's Wine & Liquor.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 2 discussion questions are due:
1) Why is in-service training important & what should be the elements of an effective program?
2) Why is a rewards system essential important to maintaining employee morale?
3) What are the procedures for terminations by the employee & the procedures for terminations by the organization?
4) What should the procedures be for an employee reporting inappropriate behavior (sexual harassment)?
-I want to have the SBJ group presentation groups picked by Friday. We need 6 groups of 3. E-mail me if you already have a group chosen.