Category: Sports

To better connect course content to pop culture, you will watch a sports-related film or documentary. You are free to select a film/documentary of your choosing, such as one available on a streaming service like Netflix. Alternately, the University of Memphis provides access to an online film database called Kanopy. Film reviews should not be a summary of the film. Instead, students should clearly and explicitly analyze how the content in the film relates to course material.
Note: Films must have been released no earlier than October 2021. This means that your film/documentary must have been released after October 2021.
Assignment Steps:
Step 1: Film Selection
Choose a sports-related film or documentary that interests you. You can select a movie available on a streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or use the University’s online film database, Kanopy.
Step 2: Viewing and Note-Taking
2. Watch the selected film or documentary carefully, taking notes as you watch. Pay attention to key themes, character development, plot points, and any relevant sports-related concepts.
Step 3: Course Material Integration
3. Identify and select specific course materials (lectures, readings, discussions) that you believe are relevant to the film’s content. Explain why you have chosen these materials and how they connect to the film.
Step 4: Analysis and Connection
4. Write an 3-4 analytical paper in which you:
a. Introduce the film/documentary, including its title, director, and a brief synopsis.
b. Describe the selected course materials and explain why they are relevant to the film.
c. Analyze how the film’s content aligns with or challenges the course content. Provide specific examples from the film to support your analysis.
d. Discuss any societal, cultural, or ethical implications raised by the film and their connection to course concepts.
e. Reflect on what you have learned from this analysis and how it enhances your understanding of the course material.

To better connect course content to pop culture, you will watch a sports-related film or documentary. You are free to select a film/documentary of your choosing, such as one available on a streaming service like Netflix. Alternately, the University of Memphis provides access to an online film database called Kanopy. Film reviews should not be a summary of the film. Instead, students should clearly and explicitly analyze how the content in the film relates to course material.
Note: Films must have been released no earlier than October 2021. This means that your film/documentary must have been released after October 2021.
Assignment Steps:
Step 1: Film Selection
Choose a sports-related film or documentary that interests you. You can select a movie available on a streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or use the University’s online film database, Kanopy.
Step 2: Viewing and Note-Taking
2. Watch the selected film or documentary carefully, taking notes as you watch. Pay attention to key themes, character development, plot points, and any relevant sports-related concepts.
Step 3: Course Material Integration
3. Identify and select specific course materials (lectures, readings, discussions) that you believe are relevant to the film’s content. Explain why you have chosen these materials and how they connect to the film.
Step 4: Analysis and Connection
4. Write an 3-4 analytical paper in which you:
a. Introduce the film/documentary, including its title, director, and a brief synopsis.
b. Describe the selected course materials and explain why they are relevant to the film.
c. Analyze how the film’s content aligns with or challenges the course content. Provide specific examples from the film to support your analysis.
d. Discuss any societal, cultural, or ethical implications raised by the film and their connection to course concepts.
e. Reflect on what you have learned from this analysis and how it enhances your understanding of the course material.

To better connect course content to pop culture, you will watch a sports-related film or documentary. You are free to select a film/documentary of your choosing, such as one available on a streaming service like Netflix. Alternately, the University of Memphis provides access to an online film database called Kanopy. Film reviews should not be a summary of the film. Instead, students should clearly and explicitly analyze how the content in the film relates to course material.
Note: Films must have been released no earlier than October 2021. This means that your film/documentary must have been released after October 2021.
Assignment Steps:
Step 1: Film Selection
Choose a sports-related film or documentary that interests you. You can select a movie available on a streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or use the University’s online film database, Kanopy.
Step 2: Viewing and Note-Taking
2. Watch the selected film or documentary carefully, taking notes as you watch. Pay attention to key themes, character development, plot points, and any relevant sports-related concepts.
Step 3: Course Material Integration
3. Identify and select specific course materials (lectures, readings, discussions) that you believe are relevant to the film’s content. Explain why you have chosen these materials and how they connect to the film.
Step 4: Analysis and Connection
4. Write an 3-4 analytical paper in which you:
a. Introduce the film/documentary, including its title, director, and a brief synopsis.
b. Describe the selected course materials and explain why they are relevant to the film.
c. Analyze how the film’s content aligns with or challenges the course content. Provide specific examples from the film to support your analysis.
d. Discuss any societal, cultural, or ethical implications raised by the film and their connection to course concepts.
e. Reflect on what you have learned from this analysis and how it enhances your understanding of the course material.

To better connect course content to pop culture, you will watch a sports-related film or documentary. You are free to select a film/documentary of your choosing, such as one available on a streaming service like Netflix. Alternately, the University of Memphis provides access to an online film database called Kanopy. Film reviews should not be a summary of the film. Instead, students should clearly and explicitly analyze how the content in the film relates to course material.
Note: Films must have been released no earlier than October 2021. This means that your film/documentary must have been released after October 2021.
Assignment Steps:
Step 1: Film Selection
Choose a sports-related film or documentary that interests you. You can select a movie available on a streaming service like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, or use the University’s online film database, Kanopy.
Step 2: Viewing and Note-Taking
2. Watch the selected film or documentary carefully, taking notes as you watch. Pay attention to key themes, character development, plot points, and any relevant sports-related concepts.
Step 3: Course Material Integration
3. Identify and select specific course materials (lectures, readings, discussions) that you believe are relevant to the film’s content. Explain why you have chosen these materials and how they connect to the film.
Step 4: Analysis and Connection
4. Write an 3-4 analytical paper in which you:
a. Introduce the film/documentary, including its title, director, and a brief synopsis.
b. Describe the selected course materials and explain why they are relevant to the film.
c. Analyze how the film’s content aligns with or challenges the course content. Provide specific examples from the film to support your analysis.
d. Discuss any societal, cultural, or ethical implications raised by the film and their connection to course concepts.
e. Reflect on what you have learned from this analysis and how it enhances your understanding of the course material.

instructions are uploaded in a document along with the article link
use more articles to help you complete the assignment.

Type a chronological paper, 3-4 pages, outlining & describing your involvement (or noninvolvement) in physical play, informal games, and organized sports. The biography should identify who was involved; your personal experiences related to family relationships/dynamics, friends, school, teachers, and coaches; key moments (at least one negative and one positive moment); intense memories; your current situation; and your anticipated future.
The goal of this assignment is to be critically self-reflective as you remember, describe, and analyze your sport experiences, the contexts in which they occurred, and the impact they had on you and others who were involved.

The learner will choose and research an important issue/problem in sport management (e.g., over-commercialism, recruiting violations, paying athletes, steroids use, unethical behavior, the concussion epidemic, no MLB salary cap, etc.). Prior to starting the research paper, each student should receive an approval from the instructor about their topic .
The report should be comprised of the following:
A. Introduction: Identify the problem and the significance of the problem for sport managers.
B. Literature review: Present an overview of the literature on the topic that has been published on the topic.
C. Critical thinking that are applied to create practical recommendations to solve the problem.
D. Conclusion/opinion: Include concluding statements about the topic.
E. 15 sources and 2500 words
The approved topic is unethical behavior

Please describe details involving the debriefing and evaluation of a sport event. Create a simple evaluation form that aligns with the outcomes and objective you would hope to achieve with a sporting event.
Use The Western Conference Divisional round playoff series (Dal vs OKC)

This individual assignment is designed to provide you with an opportunity to interview an individual involved in the sports industry (e.g., athlete, coach, sports administrator) and analyze their perspectives and experiences related to gender in sports. Through this process, you will critically examine and reflect upon the challenges, opportunities, and evolving dynamics associated with gender in the realm of sports.
You will conduct a brief interview (~30 minutes) using a set of structured questions that you develop with gender and sport at the forefront. Your interview questions should be submitted along with your paper. After conducting the interview, write a reaction paper (at least 1,500 words) in response to the experience. You should respond to the following questions and organize your response into two parts:
Part One – Summarize your interview with connections back to the course content. Please note that you should have at least 2-3 in-text citations (e.g., course lectures, course readings, etc.…) in this section to support the course connections that you are making. There is quite a bit of freedom in this section, the main focus is clear connections back to course content. Below I have provided a list of potential questions that you might answer for this part of the reflection:
1. Who is the person? What is their role within sports? Provide a brief interviewee bio.
2. What role did sport play in teaching them about gender norms and expectations?
3. What are some personal experiences that the interviewee discussed concerning gender in sports?
4. Did they encounter any specific challenges or opportunities due to their gender identity in the realm of sports?
5. Have they observed or experienced gender biases or stereotypes in sports, either towards themselves or others?
A. How did these experiences impact participation and opportunities in sports?
6. Were there any influential role models who reinforced or challenged gender norms in sports for them?
7. Have they noticed any shifts or changes in how gender is perceived and managed in sports over the years?
A. What are those changes?
Part Two
1. Describe the overall interview experience from your perspective. What was it like to be the interviewer?
2. What did you do well in the interview?
3. What questions seemed to provide useful information? What did not?
4. How did the athlete/exerciser appear to experience/react to you and your interview?
5. What constructive feedback would you give yourself? If you were to conduct the interview again, what would you change?
6. What did you learn from conducting this interview?
IMPORTANT: Please use the attached descriiption of the person I am interviewing (Mac Follmer) along with the questions asked!
IMPORTANT: To summarize the interview with connections back to the course content, use the powerpoint slides attached for the 2-3 in-text citations!
Thank you!!!

Objective: The objective of this assignment is to critically review and analyze the importance of physical activity in daily life, the structure and rationale of the discipline of exercise sports science, career options in the field, and the key skills and certifications required for various professions within sport and fitness.
Assignment Structure:
1. Introduction (10%):
• Provide an overview of the significance of physical activity in daily life.
• Briefly introduce the field of exercise sports science and its relevance in promoting and enhancing physical activity.
2. Section A: Importance of Physical Activity (30%):
• Conduct a critical review of literature discussing the importance of physical activity in daily life.
• Explore the implications of regular physical activity on health, well-being, and overall quality of life.
• Analyze how insights from exercise sports science contribute to our understanding of the role of physical activity.
3. Section B: Rationale and Structure of Exercise Sports Science (20%):
• Explain the rationale for a discipline of exercise sports science.
• Explore the structure of exercise sports science, highlighting key areas of study and research.
• Discuss how knowledge from exercise sports science is applied in professional practice and its impact on society.
4. Section C: Career Options and Professional Occupations (25%):
• Identify and describe the nature and demands of professional occupations within the field of exercise sports science.
• Investigate various career options available to students graduating from exercise sports science departments.
5. Section D: Key Skills and Certifications (15%):
• Identify and discuss the key skills required for successful careers in sport and fitness.
• Discuss the importance of ongoing professional development in the field.
6. Conclusion (10%):
• Summarize the main findings and insights obtained through the critical review.
• Emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of exercise sports science and its impact on society and individual well-being.
Assessment Criteria:
• Clarity and coherence of the written assignment.
• Depth of critical analysis in each section.
• Integration of relevant literature and scholarly sources.
• Insightful connections between theoretical knowledge and practical applications.
• Identification of career options and qualifications supported by evidence.
• Effective communication of key skills and certifications required for careers in sport and fitness.
This assignment encourages students to explore and critically evaluate various aspects of exercise sports science, linking theoretical knowledge with practical applications and career considerations. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the discipline and its significance in contemporary society.