Friday, March 6, 2009

FRIDAY 3/6

SR201
TODAY:
-You took Quiz #5: Textbook Chapter 7 & Into The Wild Chapters 10 & 11
-We discussed the reasons alcohol, particularly binge drinking, is such an issue on college campuses.
-We discussed the leisure/non-leisure inventory assignment.


HOMEWORK:
-Chapter 8 discussion questions:
1) Define: stress, stressors, distress, eustress
2) Explain Selye's Stress Definition.
3) Explain the stages of GAS.


SR338
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 6


HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #3: Chapters 5 & 6
-Board Meeting: name of event, objective(s) of event, date of event


STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-What is the "fitness illusion?"
-What are the 3 main health consequences of obesity?
-What is yo-yo dieting?
-What are the 2 most common types of eating disorders?
-What is binge-eating disorder?
-What is "setpoint," & what are the factors that affect it?
-What is the daily recommended caloric intake for women? For men?
Chapter 6
-What is cardiorespiratory endurance?
-Define hypokinetic diseases.
-What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise?
-Be able to discuss a couple of the benefits (9) of aerobic training.
-Define: Maximal Oxygen Uptake, Resting Heart Rate, Workload, Mitochondria, Capillaries, Recovery Time
-What are the 4 cardiorespiratory exercise prescription variables?


IC212
TODAY:
-We discussed The Corporation Chapter 1.


HOMWORK:
-Quiz #5: The Corporation Chapter 1 & a question or 2 from Chapter 2
-Read Chapter 2


STUDY GUIDE:
-Define: corporation, jobbers, south sea company, bubble act
-What ar ethe 5 main forms of a corporation?
-As a "person" what rights does a corporation enjoy?
-What is a right granted to a corporation that isn't granted to individuals?
-What are the 2 most prominent features of incorporation?
-Explain: corporate social responsibility, new capitalism, sustainable development.
-What marketing technique do companies use to create unique & attractive personalities for themselves?
-In 1908, what company launched an advertising campaign aimed to persuade a skeptical American public to like & accept the company?
-In the early 20th century, what 2 states sought to attract valuable incorporation business to their jurisdictions by jettisoning unpopular restrictions from their corporate laws?


SR368
TODAY:
-Quiz #3: Chapters 5 & 6
-SBJ Group #2 (Jillian, Kevin, Derek) presented an article about fighting in the NHL.


HOMEWORK:
-Review your quizzes & notes for the Exam #1 Review Game.

THURSDAY 3/4

SPT111
TODAY:
-SBJ Group #2 (Lauren, Dan, Ryan) presented an article about the affects of the recession on the NBA.
-We discussed Chapter 6.

HOMEWORK:
-Study for Exam #2: Chapters 4, 5, 6 & Groups 1 & 2 SBJ aticles

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 4
-Be able to explain the history of the NCAA: When & why was it formed?
-Be able to explain the difference between the 3 competitive divisions in the NCAA.
-What is the NAIA?
-What is the one-plus-three model for intercollegiate athletics?
-Be able to explain the jobs of the following administrators: Athletics Director, First-Line Managers, Compliance Officer, Sports Information Director, Senior Woman Administrator
Chapter 5
-Be able to explain how professional sports originated in the United States.
-What are the factors that affected the growth of professional sport in America.?
-What are the 4 unique aspects of professional sport in America, & be able to explain each.
-What are the 4 unique aspects of revenue production for professional sport, & be able to explain each.
Chapter 6
-What were the 2 main reasons for the formation of the first sport management & marketing agencies?
-Who was the first professional athlete compensed for endorsing a product, & what was the product?
-We discussed 11 functions of sport management & marketing agencies. Be able to identify & explain 3.
-What is IMG & what are their 4 core businesses?
-What are the 5 main challenges facing sport management & marketing agencies?

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

WEDNESDAY 3/4

SR201
TODAY:
-We discussed Chapter 7.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #5: Textbook Chapter 7 & Into The Wild Chapters 10 & 11

STUDY GUIDE:
-From our class discussion, what 4 ways can fitness be affected by leisure?
-From our class discussion, what 4 ways can fitness have an impact on leisure?
-What is the "fitness illusion?"
-Be able to identify & explain the components of health related physical fitness.
-The book discusses 6 physiological benefits of exercise. Be able to identify at least 2 of them.
- According to a 2001 study, what sport is the riskiest in terms of incidence of severe injuries per 1,000 participants?
-What is the most widely used formula for calculating your maximum heart rate?
-According to research, what kind of alcohol reduces heart disease?
-How many pounds overweight does a person need to be to be considered obese?

SR338
TODAY:
-Those of you who adhered to the dress code had a great meeting regarding the event. We decided that the best type of event would be a "fitness challenge" with cardiovascular & strength events.

HOMEWORK:
Chapter 6 discussion questions:
1) Explain what cardiorespiratory endurance is.
2) What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise?
3) What are the benefits of aerobic training?

IC212
TODAY:
-I gave back Article Summary #1 & had a dicussion about what I expect to see when you submit Article Summary #2 & #3.

HOMEWORK:
Group 1: What is a corporation?
Group 2: How did the corporation become so powerful (history & evolution)?
Group 3: Explain how a corporation is a "person."
Group 4: What is corporate social responsibility?
Group 5: What is "new capitalism" & its effect on corporate social responsibility.

SR368
-We discussed Chapter 6.

HOMEWORK:
-Quiz #3: Chapters 5 & 6
-Read SBJ article: "Amateur's death brings..." on page 13 of the 1/26-2/1 edition.

STUDY GUIDE:
Chapter 5
-Be able to identify & explain the common approaches to programming.
-Be able to identify & explain the 5 main categories of planners.
-What are the 5 distinct/different scheduling patterns?
Chapter 6
-What 2 questions should managers answer when defining accountability for the organization?
-Explain the internal control components.
-Define: Cash Flow, Operating Cash Flow, Cash Flow Budget.
-What are the 5 steps commonly used in the budget process?
-What are the primary sources of revenue generation?

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

TUESDAY 3/3

SPT111
TODAY:
-The SBJ article presentations started. Libby, Carolyn, & Dan discussed an article about NASCAR's attempts to attract Hispanic viewers.
-After the presentation we began a discussion of Chapter 6. We talked about how sport management & marketing agencies got their start, & what kinds of services they offer.

HOMEWORK:
-Read, "Waiting & Worrying, But Still Selling," on the cover of the 2/23-3/1 edition for the presentation by Lauren, Alex, & Ryan.
-Chapter 6 discussion questions:
1) What are IMG's 4 core businesses & explain each?
2) What are the challenges facing sport management & marketing agancies & explain each?

Monday, March 2, 2009

MONDAY 3/2

ALL CLASSES
Classes canceled due to snow. Please check your class update below.

SR201
We will discuss Chapter 7 on Wednesday. Your Chapter 7 discussion questions are due, as is the leisure/non-leisure inventory assignment. Quiz #5 will still be on Friday. It will cover textbook Chapter 7 & Into The Wild Chapters 10 & 11.
Chapter 7 discussion 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
Because we have a lot to discuss regarding the "event," we will have this week's Board Meeting on Wednesday. Please be ready to discuss the agenda we had set for today. We will discuss Chapter 6 on Friday. Your discussion questions will be due then. Next Monday we will have Quiz #3 on Chapters 5 & 6. Next Wednesday we will have a review session for the Midterm Exam (Chapters 1-6) that will be on Friday 3/13.
Chapter 6 discussion questions:
1) Explain what cardiorespiratory endurance is.
2) What is the difference between aerobic & anaerobic exercise?
3) What are the benefits of aerobic training?

IC212
We will begin The Corporation on Wednesday with a discussion of Chapter 1. Your discussion questions are due on Wednesday. We will NOT have Quiz #5 on Friday. Instead, the quiz will be on Monday and it will cover our Wednesday & Friday discussions of Chapter 1. In addition, because the quiz has been postponed to Monday which is when Article Summary #2 was due, Article Summary #2 will also be postponed. It will now be due on Wednesday 3/11. So for this Wednesday, watch the youtube video & answer the discussion questions.
-Youtube video.
-Chapter 1 discussion questions:
1) What is a corporation?
2) How did the corporation become so powerful (history & evolution)?
3) Explain how a corporation is a "person."
4) What is corporate social responsibility?
5) What is "new capitalism" & its effect on corporate social responsibility.

SR368
We will discuss Chapter 6 on Wednesday. Your discussion questions are due. Also on Wednesday, SBJ Group #2 (Jillian, Derek, Kevin) needs to tell us what article(s) they will be presenting on Friday. On Friday, Quiz #3 will take place as scheduled. It will cover Chapter 6 & the SBJ Group #2 article(s). Next Monday 3/9 we will review for the Midterm Exam that will be given on Wednesday 3/11.
Chapter 6 discussion questions:
1) What 2 questions should managers answer when defining accountability for the organization?
2) Explain the internal control components.
3) Define: Cash Flow, Operating Cash 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?