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.

FRIDAY 2/20

Did you all know that I am an FPU rock star? Well, if the definition of an FPU rock star is someone who is featured in the Exchange, then call me a long lost Jonas brother. Check it out.

SR201

TODAY:

-No class because of the snow/ice.

HOMEWORK:

-We will finish our discussion of Chapter 5. Have the following completed:

Discussion Questions:

1) Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

2) Explain Nash's Pyramid of Leisure

-Read through Chapter 7 of Into The Wild.

SR338

TODAY:

-We finished our Chapter 4 discussion. We focused on body composition & the difference between overweight & obesity.

HOMEWORK:

-Quiz #2: Chapters 3 & 4.

-Board Meeting after the quiz.

STUDY GUIDE:

Chapter 3
-Define nutrition.
-What are essential nutrients?
-What are fuel nutrients?
-What are regulatory nutrients?
-What are macronutrietns?
-What are micronutrients?
-What is the 7th nutrient?
-What are the 5 essential food groups?
Chapter 4
-Define body composition.
-What is percent body fat?
-What is lean body mass?
-What is essential fat?
-What is storage fat & 3 basic functions?
-Difference between overweight & obesity.
-What are 3 most accurate techniques for assessing body composition?
-Know the Body Mass Index calculation formula.

IC212
How Facebook is taking over our lives article.

Why I hate Facebook article.

TODAY:

-Melissa came in late so I got a snack. Score!

-You passed in your research topic proposals.

-We picked the order of the World Is Flat group presentations.

-We finished our discussion of Drucker Chapter 5. Our discussion primarily focused on the management of knowledge workers. I advanced the PowerPoint slides too fast & Meghan got mad. Sorry!

HOMEWORK:

-Agree/Disagree & why? "You get paid to do your job, you don't get paid to do you job exceptionally."

-Drucker Chapter 6 discussion questions:

1) What qualities are needed for effective decision making?

2) What are the 4 Drucker decision making questions?

3) How does Toyota make decisions?

SR368

Randy Moller goal calls.

TODAY:

-We discussed Master Planning & HOK Sport.

HOMEWORK:

-Quiz #2: Chapters 3 & 4.

-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.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 3
-The 4 rules to brainstorming.
-What is a needs assessment survey?
-Know the categories of needs assessment information.
-Know the components of a needs assessment report.
-Difference between standing plans & single-use plans.
-Difference between short-range plans & long-range plans.
Chapter 4
-What are the categories of services that HOK Sport provides?
-What is master planning?
-What are the 3 questions master planning is used to answer?
-Steps to developing a master plan.
-Know these construction approaches: lump sum contract, design & build, fast tracking
-What is a performance bond?

THURSDAY 2/19

SPT111
TODAY:
-We discussed SBJ articles & Chapter 4 in the textbook which talks about intercollegiate athletics.

HOMEWORK:
-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 #1 (Libby, Carolyn, Dan) needs to tell me on Tuesday what article(s) you plan to discuss for your presentation on 3/3.
-Your industry interview e-mail conformation is due by next Thursday.

WEDNESDAY 2/18

SR201
TODAY:
-We started our discussion of Chapter 5. We discussed "play," the surplus energy theory, the recreation theory, the relaxation theory, the compensation theory, the generalization theory.

HOMEWORK:
-Discussion Questions:
1) Explain Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.
2) Explain Nash's Pyramid of Leisure
-Read through Chapter 7 of Into The Wild.

SR338
TODAY:
-We watched the introduction to the documentary "Supersize Me," and discussed how much the fast food industry is to blame for the rising overweight & obesity numbers.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions due

IC212
Facebook article.

TODAY:
-We spent some time discussing ads in the new swimsuit edition of Sports Illustrated & whether or not sex sells. We then began a discussion of Drucker Chapter 5.

HOMEWORK:
-Drucker Chapter 5 discussion questions due
-Take a side on Erin's comment: People are paid to do heir job, but not everybody is paid to go above & beyond at their job.
-Research topic proposal due.

SR368
TODAY:
-From a facility management standpoint, we discussed NASCAR's decision to not finish the DAYTONA 500.

HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions are due:
What does HOK sport do?
What is master planning?
What are the 7 steps for developing a master plan?
What 3 questions is a master plan used to answer?

ALERT:
-The programming question is a Chapter 5 questions. Last week I accidentally posted it as a Chapter 4 question. You do not need to answer this for thi week.
-Quiz #2 on Chapters 3 & 4 will be on Monday.

TUESDAY 2/17

SPT111
TODAY:
-You took Exam #1 based on Chapters 18, 1, & 2.
-We assigned the first 2 groups to present SBJ articles.
Group 1: Carolyn, Libby, Dan: On Tuesday 2/24 you must tell me what article you plan to discuss. You will present on Tuesday 3/3.
Group 2: Lauren, Alex, Ryan N: On Thursday 2/26 you must tell me what article you plan to discuss. You will present on Thursday 3/5.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following discussion questions:
1) When was the NCAA formed? Why was it formed?
2) Explain the difference between Division I, II, & III athletic programs.
3) Besides the NCAA, discuss 2 other national governing bodies.
4) Explain the one-plus-three model for intercollegiate athletics.
-Be ready to discuss 1 article from the February 9-15 SBJ.
-You must e-mail me who you plan to interview for the Industry Interview project no later than Thursday 2/26.