Some of the most elite athletes in the world accomplish tremendous athletic feats while overcoming the perceived limitations of physical disabilities. Choose a current policy area from the following within the context of Paralympic sport: changing technologies; sport and human rights; integration of athletes with disabilities into able-bodied sports; or the wounded warriors.
While the Olympic Games are more than just a sporting event, they are an opportunity for the best athletes in the world to compete on an international stage and for the host country to showcase their history and culture. Choose a current policy area from the following within the context of Olympic sport: corporate sponsorship; … Read more
Intercollegiate athletics is a multi-million dollar enterprise. From coaches’ salaries to facilities to broadcast revenue, it is easy to lose sight of the “student” aspect of student-athletes. Choose a current policy area from the following within the context of intercollegiate athletics: eligibility; amateurism; substance abuse and performance enhancement; financial aid; gender equity; gambling; social media; … Read more
High school sports are an important part of cities and towns all across the United States. Choose a current policy area from the following within the context of scholastic sport: eligibility; amateurism; gender equity; participation by athletes with disabilities; alcohol, drug, and tobacco use; or funding.
Develop a Student-Athlete Experience. Resources: https://collegead.com/serving-todays-student-athlete-jamie-boggs/ https://collegead.com/educating-student-athletes-ursula-gurney/ https://soonersports.com/sports/2019/8/9/208803552
The reading assignment this module presents 5 decisions that can serve as cardinal points on a life compass (i.e., north, south, east, west). How have you answered (or are you answering) the following questions proposed by Elmore (2015, p. 169-177)? Decision #1: What are my values? Decision #2: What vision do I want to … Read more
Overview Based on publicly available official financial statements you seek out and provide, quantify and compare the positions of two sport-related companies in terms of liquidity, activity, financial leverage, and profitability. For each area of comparison, calculate the appropriate ratio, indicate which company is in a stronger position, and briefly explain your rationale.
Read and react to the following 2017 article by Lloyd Sandelands (in the Resources section) in the context of leadership that includes important financial responsibility in a sport business position with a focus on how a sport organization engages with the outside market. Include Biblical integration in the topic with a Scripture connection or reference citations … Read more
OVERVIEW For this Initial Public Offering Assignment, research a sport related initial public stock offering (Security and Exchange Commission filings and financial media reports are good starting points). Assess the success of the IPO including a report of how much capital was raised
This discussion requires you to use the USA Spending interactive database to research a specific Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loan, 504 loan, or Microloan. Review the relevant areas of the SBA website and identify a sport, hospitality, or tourism-related SBA Loan award via the USA Spending interactive database. You can use the filters … Read more