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;…
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;…
Campus recreation facilities and programs are important components of a vibrant campus atmosphere. Colleges and universities invest substantial amounts of money in an effort to provide high-quality student recreation experiences. Choose a current policy area from the following within the context of campus recreation: funding; competition for limited facilities; access; event management; risk management; medical…
Many of us were introduced to sport participation through our local parks and recreation programs. No doubt some of us have very positive experiences while others did not. Choose a current policy area from the following within the context of amateur sport in the community: fundraising; inactivity of youth; parental involvement; violence in sport; or…
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.
Lam (2014) states the following: “The major responsibilities of sports governing bodies are to establish rules for the sport, to develop and promote it, to widen its popularity and to represent the sport and those involved in it. These goals can only be achieved through good governance and to ensure that the principles of democracy,…
To prepare: Review the Learning Resources on substance use disorder screening. Access the UMKC | SBIRT website and review the AUDIT and DAST-10 tools that are included among the validated screening forms. Review the case you analyzed in Weeks 3, 6, and 7 from the Case Scenarios media. Angela Peters Imagine that you are…
Revisit your chosen case. Angela Review the Dahlgren-Whitehead Model and pay close attention to the two outermost layers of the model: Living and Working Conditions as well as General Socio-Economic, Cultural and Environmental Conditions. Consider how factors such as educational attainment, income, stress, violence, discrimination, and the state of the local economy could contribute…
https://cdn-media.waldenu.edu/2dett4d/Walden/SOCW/6103/MF/index.html#/ Submit a 2-**** reflection on the Myths and Facts activity. In your reflection: Identify at least one myth that you had previously believed to be true. Is it challenging for you to now accept the true information, and why? Describe the information on which you based your answers (e.g., prior knowledge, past experiences,…
Talk about the positive and negative impact of social media on adolescents and how it affects their mental health. Answer the prompt and please use some of the attached articles as references