One of your friends tells you that you should drop your sociology of sport course because he has knowledge about sports that is based on his personal theories. His knowledge and theories, he claims, are just as valid as any of the theories you will learn in the course. You tell him that there’s a difference between his personal theories and sociological theories, and he wants you to explain the differences. What is your explanation?
Category: Sports
A strategic situation between players that resembled or used any of the concepts
In business, sports, politics, and many other fields there are probably countless situations akin to the prisoner’s dilemma where players acting in their own self-interest do not produce an ideal outcome. Likewise, some player dynamics also illustrate other game theory concepts like a game of chicken, credible threats/commitments, and other similar concepts. Use at least one article from The Wall Street Journal to discuss a strategic situation between players that resembled or used any of the concepts above. What could have any of the players done differently to achieve a better outcome?
Sport organizations
submit the names and brief overviews of two sport organizations For each organization, be
sure to include the mission statement, the current state of the sport organization, the goal of the global sport business, and the potential target foreign markets
that each organization is looking to enter.
. Overview
A. Communicate the mission statement for each sport organization and describe how entering the international market aligns with that statement.
B. Describe the current state of each sport organization. Consider any recent events involving your organization that have led to increased
popularity, events that have led to public criticism, or financial change the organization is experiencing, whether positive or negative.
C. Describe what the overall goal of this global sport business plan will be and which target nation’s market each sport organization is looking to
enter.
Allen v. Dover Co-Recreational Softball League.
Case briefs should be one page in length (single spaced), use 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins, and list citations
and references in APA format.
Read and brief Allen v. Dover Co-Recreational Softball League.
In addition the brief, discuss issues related to Allen v. Dover Co-Recreational Softball League, including theories of liability and types of defenses.
Case Citation:
Plaintiff v. Defendant, Volume Source Page (Court Date)
(e.g., Allen v. Dover Co-Recreational Softball League, 148 N.H. 407 (2002))
Body (one paragraph for each element):
Facts: Outline the pertinent facts in the case, highlighting those with bearing on the court’s final decision.
Issues: Present the specific legal question(s) before the court. If the court raised/addressed multiple issues, address each separately.
Your issues should be concisely stated in question form and specific, not generalizations.
Holding (Decision): Outline the final decision of the court in this case. Answer the questions that you stated in the issues section.
Rationale: Your brief should conclude with a summary of the explanation by the court of its findings. Why did the court answer the
legal question in the manner that it did?
Self-myofascial release (SMR)
Describe the proper execution of the following self-myofascial release (SMR) and stretching exercises and be sure to include any instructional cues that you would use as a coach, as well as anything important to watch for during your athlete’s execution of the exercises, i.e., key points, proper body positioning, placement of the SMR, etc.
a. SMR – Hamstrings
b. SMR – Glutes and Piriformis
c. SMR – Latissimus Dorsi and Triceps
d. SMR – Pectoralis Group
e. Upper Trapezius Stretch
f. Pectoralis Major/Minor Stretch
g. Posterior Glenohumeral Stretch
h. Hip Flexor Stretch
Assessing explosive strength
Pick one of the four tests for assessing explosive strength. Explain who should perform the test, what equipment is required, and provide a detailed explanation of how the test will be performed by the athlete.
Plyometric training for performance enhancement
Provide an explanation of plyometric training for performance enhancement, including the goal of plyometrics, the mechanisms involved, and training variables to consider. Identify and properly explain how to perform one (1) upper-body and one (1) lower-body plyometric exercise.
The stretch-shortening cycle (SSC)
Describe the stretch-shortening cycle (SSC), and explain how it relates to exercise.
Major energy pathways
Provide an example of a sport athlete who, in the course of competing, uses all three major energy pathways. Describe the individual demands that elicit the use of the energy pathways, how long the body utilizes each pathway as its main energy source, and why the utilization of all three is necessary for the athlete to compete.
The areas of Sport’s History
Review your extensive list of resources gathered and concepts learned throughout the course in the areas of: Sport’s History, Sport Sociology, physiology and kinesology, sport psychology, sport policy, sport management, and athlete development models.
As you progress through your masters program, how will you develop your skill set within each of these areas?
Why do you feel specific areas need development? Why do you feel specific areas are adequate?
Looking at other coaches in your sport, where do most need development?