Category: Sports

OVERVIEW
Each Case Study assignment is designed to help the student make application of course content
to a real world situation. Read the assigned case study and connect the key issues in the case to
assigned readings and presentations. Respond to the questions with direct, thorough responses.
Each case study assignment should include the following:
• Title Page in APA format
• Introduction to the case summarizing the situation
• Questions converted to sub-headings – responses to each question
• Strong conclusion that summarizes the ideas
• APA Style Reference page (as needed)

Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your case study assignment easily!

Step 1: Title Page (APA Format)

• Title: Create a title that reflects the case study topic (e.g., “Case Study: Analyzing Key Issues in [Case Study Title]”).
• APA Format: Follow APA guidelines for formatting (Title of the paper, your name, course name, instructor name, and the submission date).
• Example:
  • Title of paper
  • Your Name
  • Course Name
  • Instructor Name
  • Date

Step 2: Introduction to the Case

• Summarize the Situation:
  • Provide a brief overview of the case study.
  • Identify key issues presented in the case.
  • Focus on connecting these issues with the course content.
  • Be concise, keeping the introduction within 1-2 paragraphs.

Step 3: Convert Questions into Sub-Headings

• Create Sub-Headings for Each Question:
  • List the questions given for the case study as sub-headings.
  • Convert each question into its own section.
  • Ensure each sub-heading is formatted according to APA guidelines.
  • Example of sub-headings:
    • What are the key challenges identified in this case?
    • How does this case relate to the course readings?

Step 4: Respond to Each Question Thoroughly

• Provide Detailed Responses:
  • Address each question under its respective sub-heading.
  • Be direct and thorough in your responses, connecting the case study issues to course concepts and readings.
  • Use examples or insights from the case study to support your answers.
  • Provide well-structured arguments, ensuring clarity and logical flow.

Step 5: Conclusion

• Summarize the Key Ideas:
  • Briefly wrap up the key points from the case study analysis.
  • Reflect on the importance of the case in relation to the course material.
  • Avoid introducing new ideas; focus on concluding the discussion effectively.
  • Keep the conclusion concise (1-2 paragraphs).

Step 6: APA Style Reference Page

• List Your Sources:
  • Include a reference page at the end of the paper for any sources cited in the case study.
  • Format the references according to APA guidelines.
  • Make sure to list any course materials, textbooks, or additional sources used.

Step 7: Review and Edit

• Proofread and Edit:
  • Review your work for grammar, spelling, and APA formatting errors.
  • Ensure clarity and conciseness in your responses.
  • Check that the references are correctly formatted and cited within the text.

Step 8: Submit Your Paper

• Final Review:
  • Double-check that all sections are included: Title Page, Introduction, Sub-headings, Responses to Questions, Conclusion, and Reference Page.
• Submission:
  • Save your document in Word format and upload it to the designated Dropbox folder before the deadline.

By following this guide, you will be able to structure your case study response effectively and thoroughly, ensuring it meets the assignment’s expectations. Good luck!

Instructions are linked below
the best way to approach this assignment is to imagine yourself at any college event and go from there using the instructions

Instructions are linked below
the best way to approach this assignment is to imagine yourself at any college event and go from there using the instructions

Your task for this assignment is to utilize generative artificial intelligence to simulate the financial negotiations for media rights in college athletics. As we have already begun to learn, the college sport landscape is an increasingly complex and dynamic sub-sector of the sport industry. One of the most significant factors underpinning the conference realignment developments within the college sport landscape is the role of broadcasting rights. You should be utilize ChatGPT-4o (i.e., the free version) to examine and explore different ways to simulate media rights negotiations in the context of college athletics. More specifically, your focus should be on hypothetical media rights for the expanded SEC and Big Ten conferences within the current state of college athletics. To do so, you should consider critical factors for the negotiation as well as specific financial figures. Here, you will need to utilize various prompts and follow-up prompts to develop the most detailed simulation using AI. Your analysis should include real-life broadcasting companies and specific terms and dollar amounts. Your written discussion should identify the key factors identified, the specific financial figures, and your analysis of how sport managers may utilize AI simulations.

Initial Background Research – TOPIC IS SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
• At least 3 of your sources must be primary sources.
• At least 1 of your primary sources must be an interview (in person, via email, or via phone conversation).
• The rest of your sources can be secondary or tertiary sources.
• All of your information must be from reliable sources.
• You must use at least 7 resources. At least 3 of the sources must be primary sources. At least 1 of the primary sources must be an interview.
• In-text citations & the reference list must be in APA style.
I. Introduction (1 paragraph)
a. What is the general topic?
b. What is the goal/purpose of your research?
c. Why is this information important?
II. Background Information (approx. 3-7 paragraphs)
a. What is already known about this topic?
b. What research has been done in this area?
c. What questions remain to be answered?
III. Conclusion (1 paragraph)
a. Describe your project and how it expands on work already done.
b. What new information do you hope to find?
c. What is your hypothesis?
IV. References Page
V. Rules
a. Formal scientific writing – no contractions, slang, or personal pronouns. Use 3rd person.
b. Spelling & grammar count – Grammarly should be your best friend.
c. In-text citations – Any information from an outside source MUST be cited. In-text citations are
required. APA style must be used.
d. Reference List – If it is not cited in the paper, it should not be on the list. If it is cited it in the
paper, it must be on the list.

For my paper I have chosen to complete my research on athletic training and sports nutrition.
Overview
This assignment will serve as your major research project and final exam for the course. It will be assigned in the course with ample time for you to conduct the research and complete the project by the established deadline in the final exam period
It will require you to conduct research on job descriptions and duties for an area in the internal operations area of intercollegiate athletics (see specific parts of the assignment listed below).
Instructions
Identify the area of internal operations you would like to research and clearly identify this area in your project: (academic advising/support, student-athlete development/enhancement, compliance, human resources and administration, business office, athletic training and wellness/nutrition, equipment management, strength and conditioning, senior woman administrator)
Use the “Job Descriptions-Internal Ops” document in the module as a guide
Locate and review two relevant job descriptions from university human resources websites, HigherEdJobs.com, NCAA.org (“Employment” section) or other job postings. Provide these job descriptions or a link to them in your project.
Develop interview questions about the job area, career, etc. that you want to ask your interview subject/submit interview questions to course instructor for approval.
Identify and make contact with a candidate for your research interview with the following conditions:
Cannot be someone at your current institution
Cannot be a coach
Cannot be one of your friends (the goal is to expand your network)
Introduce yourself via email in a professional manner and ask if she/he is willing to be interviewed either via video (zoom) or via email for your research project about internal operations in intercollegiate athletics
Grading/Assignment Criteria (35 points)
Part 1 – identification of the area you wish to research and explanation why you chose that area – 5
Part 2 – submission of interview questions to instructor for approval – 5
Part 3 – two job descriptions and overview of differences/similarities in the job duties – 5
Part 4 – transcript of interview question responses from interview – 10 (or video submission of interview)
Part 5 – analysis of interviewee’s job challenges/duties, personal opinion of internal operations area, what you would enjoy or not about this job, challenges, pros/cons – 5
Part 6 – reference list (interviews, source where job descriptions came from, anything else) – 5
(Note: if interviewee is employed at your current institution, is a coach or is your friend then = -10 points)

Select a sporting event of your choice. This includes an event at any level (Denver Broncos football game). The event may be live or broadcast on television or online. While watching the event, please identify some of the major sponsors and answer the following questions:
Where was the sponsorship located?
How prominent was the sponsorship during the event?
Was the sponsorship for the event appear cluttered? For example, did many of the sponsor images run together? Or did they stand out?
What sponsorship do you feel was the most effective at the event? In other words, which was the most memorable and why?
Finally, what suggestions do you have for the event organizers on how to improve the sponsorship presence at their events?

This assignment entails accessing and using the Sports Business Research Network (SBRnet). SBRnet can be found in the APUS online library, which is accessed by clicking the word “Library” in the upper right hand tool bar of the course home page. On the library site, click on “Subjects A-Z” at the top, center of the page. From there, locate the letter S and open the link. In the listing of subjects, click on “Sports.” On the next page that appears, you will see “Databases” and in that section click on “SMA: Sports Market Analytics (SBRnet)”.
For the purposes of this assignment, we will use the “Venue Reports” section. Click on the “Venues” link under the Fan Markets heading. From there, click on the various tabs and start to explore SBRNet, but more specifically, look at the tab titled “Summary Reports”. Look for Venue Reports or league reports or college market reports, and look up your favorite professional sports team’s (or College team) current venue and using subtitles, summarize the information provided there from the most recent year regarding the naming rights, ticket prices, luxury suites, clubs seats, financing etc.
Please use the Colorado Rockies baseball team
In addition to the above, find one other outside source from either local media or elsewhere that also addresses some of the information found in the Venue Report. Integrate the outside source into your paper; compare and contrast any differences that you might have found between SRB Net and the outside source.
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When considering the viability of sport events, one of the key components is the financial or economic impact of the event. It can often be difficult to publicly access specific event finance information, but most events publish an impact report post event. Select an event of interest Pipeline Master surf event on Oahu, HI), this can be a high school state championship all the way up to a World Cup, and review any financial information that you are able to find. Be sure to cite your sources.
Analyze the financial information found and discuss the following:
Overview of the event financials/impact.
The future financial viability of the event.
The changes you would suggest in future event cycles.
You are required to respond to the initial posting from the Instructor as well as respond to at least two additional postings of a fellow learner.

Research an article on performance coaching in the workplace
Write a 400-word summary of the article