Thursday, October 7, 2010

THURSDAY 10/7

SR368
TODAY:
-SBJ articles discussion questions due.
-We finished Chapter 4 discussion. We talked about the 5 titles of ADA, universal design, public accommodation, & undue burden.
-We discussed one of the three SBJ articles. We discussed the MLB marketing article, the other 2 will be discussed next Thursday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the first half of Chapter 5 & answer the following 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 problems with windows being used for light?
7) What are the advantages to translucent materials?

-Read the following SBJ articles & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) "To Please More Donors, FAU Plans Midlevel Club" (September 27-October 3: Page: 9)
1) What is the Priority Club?
2) How does a fans get into the Priority Club?
3) What is the theme of the Priority Club?
4) How might the theme help with recruting?
5) What is FAU talking to Front Row Marketing about?

B) "CONSOL Energy Center Earns NHL Firt LEED Gold Certification" (October 4-10: Page 10A)
1) Who plays at the CONSOL Energy Center?
2) What is the minimum points required for LEED Gold certification?
3) How many points did the arena achieve?
4) Who verified the points?
5) Who is Gary Bettman?

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 6 & 7.
-No additional homework due.
-We discussed Chapter 3. Our discussion focused on: the benefits for studying leisure history, the factors that influenced the recreation movement in the 20th century, & the factors that will influence the recreation movement in the 21st century.

HOMEWORK:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 8 & 9.
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following 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.
5) Explain the areas where careers in leisure services exist.
6) According to the chapter, what activity is the most prevalent use of free time in the United States?
7) Explain the 2 different methods of calculating leisure:
A) Leisure as memorable time.
B) Leisure as time left over.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

WEDNESDAY 10/6

IC212
TODAY:
-We finished Chapter 3 & started to discuss Chapter 4. We will finish Chapter 4 on Friday.

HOMEWORK:
-None for Friday.
-Exam #2 (Chapters 3 & 4) will be next Wednesday.

IC101
TODAY:
-Began a discussion of Unit 2: Sports & Education.

HOMEWORK:
-Answer the following round table discussion question: What is one thing about you that very few people know?

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

TUESDAY 10/5

SR368
TODAY:
-Chapter 4 discussion questions due.
-I handed out this week's SBJ.
-We got on a random discussion about contraction in professional sports. I was right & BJ was wrong.
-We began a discussion of Chapter 4. We discussed the ADA, EEOC, ADA Amendments Act, & the Casey Martin v. PGA court case. We will finish Chapter 4 on Thursday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read the following SBJ articles from the October 4-1o issue & answer the Discussion Questions:
A) MLB Begins Ambitious Marketing Push For Postseason (Page 4)
1) What is "Beyond Baseball" & "Beyond Expectations?"
2) What MLB corporate sponsor will feature a new MLB-themed TV ad during the playoffs?
3) Why will the corporate sponsor use Mariano Rivera in the commercial?
4) What is Pepsi's "Refresh Project?"
5) What is unique about the Triple Peak Premier Jacket?

B) Cardinals Bite Into The Food Business With Rojo (Page 9)
1) What is Rojo Hospitality?
2) What is Legends Hospitality?
3) What NFL clubs run their own food operation?
4) What are the 2 primary drivers for the Cardinals creating Rojo?
5) According to industry consultant Chris Bigelow, what are the 2 greatest benefits to clubs that go in-house with food?
6) What is the name of the stadium that the Cardinal play in?
7) What s the name of the company that manages the stadium?

C) Leagues, Teams Must Give Fans New Reasons To Give Up The Sofa (Page 14)
1) Explain the issue of participatory control vs. spectatorship.
2) Why are 18-24 year olds called General What's Next?
3) Explain cumulative costs.
4) Why are fans called Prisoners of Arenas (POA's)?
5) How do teams/leagues need to change their advertising message to get fans to go to games?

SR201
TODAY:
-Chapter 3 discussion questions were due.
-I handed back and went over Exam #1.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 2.

HOMEWORK:
-The Chapter 3 discussion questions are due on Thursday.

Monday, October 4, 2010

MONDAY 10/4

IC212
TODAY:
-No homework due.
-We almost finished our discussion of Chapter 3. We finished discussing the 7 key sources of opportunity and began discussing the categories of space ownership. We will finish this at the beginning of class on Wednesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Have you Chapter 4 discussion questions with you.
-Please complete the following brainstorming activity:
Over the last several years, FPU has struggled with student retention. 40% of the 2008-09 freshman class never made it to be part of the 2009-10 sophomore class. 30% of the 2009-10 freshman class are not with us this year. The question is: why? You are part of a student task force designed to help the university administrators determine ways to retain students. Based on your experiences as a student at FPU, what can FPU do to improve its student retention & keep more students on campus? Brainstorm as many ideas as possible (even if they sound crazy), and place them into 2 lists:
1)What can FPU do from an academic standpoint to keep students?
2)What can FPU do from a social standpoint to keep students?
-Exam #2 will be this Friday. The study guide is below.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 3
-Define innovation.
-Innovation is about what 4 things?
-Why does Starbucks exemplify what Drucker considers to be true innovation?
-Explain the 5 main problems of Starbucks.
-Define systematic abandonment.
-How did Kimberly Clark & Peapod use systematic abandonment?
-How does Google seek opportunities?
-Explain & give examples of the 7 key sources of opportunities.
-Explain & give examples of the 4 categories of space ownership.

Chapter 4
-Define brainstorming.
-Explain the essential elements to brainstorming groups.
-Explain the 4 rules to brainstorming.
-Explain the 5 advantages/disadvantages to group decision-making.
-How did Myelin Repair Foundation answer the collaboration questions?
-How is Dell a "pioneer of collaboration?"

IC101
TODAY:
-I let you peer edit your first reaction paper.

HOMEWORK:
-The revised & final draft of Reaction Paper #1 is due Wednesday.
-Your discussion question answers to Chapter 4 are due.
1) What is socialization, & how do sports contribute to socialization?
2) Sport participation is related to what 3 factors?
3) Becoming an athlete in a particular sport culture occurs through a 4-phase process. What are the phases?
4) Why do young athletes experience burnout?
5) What are the 2 practical factors associated with why people get out of sports?
6) Do sports build character? Explain.
7) Do sports improve health & physical well-being? Explain.
8) What is one way that sports can positively affect our lives? Explain.
9) What is one way that sports can negatively affect our lives? Explain.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

THURSDAY 9/30

SR368
TODAY:
-Exam #1.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 4 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) Explain the difference in designing facilities that are accessible & universal facilities instead of handicapped facilities.
2) Explain the purpose of the ADA.
3) What is the difference between ADA & ADA Amendments Act.
4) Explain the purpose of EEOC.
5) Explain each of the five titles of the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act & Enforcement Responsibilities.
6) Explain "universal design."
7) Explain "public accommodation."
8) Explain "undue burden."
9) Explain "readily achievable."

SR201
TODAY:
-Into The Wild: Chapters 4 & 5.
-Chapter 2 discussion questions due.
-We finished our discussion of Chapter 1 by discussing the various views of leisure. We then began a discussion of Chapter 2 by discussing the leisure explosion in the 20th century. We will finish Chapter 2 on Tuesday.

HOMEWORK:
-Read Chapter 3 & answer the following Discussion Questions:
1) What are the benefits for 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 rec. 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?