...teams they play for. Opponents believe athletes should be paid because of their hard work; college athletes receive benefits from their institutions, and the NCAA find paying college athletes a violation. First of all, many opponents surrounding the issue of paying college athletes believe they should be paid. Their theory of paying these athletes is due to their hard work. College athletes put in numerous hours every week preparing for games. The hours they put in come from practice, study hall, conditioning, position meetings, team meetings, and breakfast checks. There are so many things that these athletes are held accountable for that lead up to the whole package of being a college athlete. As important as football is, academics are even more important. The countless hours’ athletes put in on a daily basis for football don’t stop there. Athletes are required to...
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...whether somebody will be naturally gifted in the sport that they actually play. That’s not the only reason and if anything hard work and the culture of somebody affects sports performance more than genetics do depending on the work ethic of an athlete. If a person is genetically un-athletic, training every day to where it becomes a part of their culture will help them achieve their goal of becoming an elite athlete. Nowadays when you see people dunking, beating world record times in track, and protecting the quarterback from...
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...The Blue Jay was voted as the college’s mascot in the 1930’s because of its scrappy nature and matching school colors of royal blue and gray. The mission of the athletics department is to provide students with varsity sports programs that support and enhance their learning experience. Several annual traditions can be found at E-town, including celebrations for new students like an induction ceremony and the first-year walk. Students also host a convocation to mark the start of new academic years, a homecoming and family weekend, and a weekend for engaging in community service. Faculty are also known to participate in events like the annual Thanksgiving dinner, where they prepare a meal for students. More than 85% of students reside in on-campus housing options that range from apartments, learning communities, single homes, townhomes, and traditional residence halls. Students are also able to live in student directed communities that allow the residents to determine the theme of the community. E-town requires students to live on campus unless a waiver has been filed with the college for an...
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...These student athletes also do not have any down time like average college students. This can be frustrating not having any free time, as many college athletes express their opinions towards. It is hard putting a lot of effort and time towards a sport and receiving nothing in return. Most people do not realize the amount of money and attention that is brought in towards the school from the athletic teams. Jason Breslow of PBS said “At issue is whether student-athletes — who help to generate millions of dollars for their colleges and universities, as well as for the NCAA — should be paid for their performances”(Breslow). Jason is one hundred percent correct as the money is not going to where it belongs. These hard working athletes deserve the money that is instead going to their schools. It is like taking candy from a baby. Most athletes do not realize the amount of money they deserve. This creates a sense of anger coming from society because the NCAA should not be allowed to do this. The success in the athletic department attracts a wide variety of students. For example, if the football team wins the championship more high school students will apply to that college. This helps the universities in the long run...
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...sports weather its division one, division two, or even division three sports bring in a lot of money to the universities. Especially sports like football, basketball, and in special cases track and field. Not to mention if the sports program at a university win a conference championship, and or national championship. We’re talking about hundred thousand’s even millions of dollars that a sports team is bringing into the sports program and the school itself. Of course depending on the school as well as the school’s athletic conference determines the actual amount of money that is received from a championship. Regardless of the amount, we are talking about a lot of money going back into the program from the performance of student athletes. Would it be fair for the student athletes to receive a stipend for their athletic integrity? To tell the truth, I would say yes. Being that I am a former collegiate athlete it is quite difficult to devote all my time to my studies and athletic duties...
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...Media Influence on African American Males Keana Noyd California State University, Northridge PAS 325- The Black Male in Contemporary Times May 12, 2014 Abstract If a black man is mentioned in the news, newspaper, magazine ads, television shows, or internet blogs, it is usually related to a negative, stereotypical thought of black men as a whole. The media constantly produces images of black men as sexually-instable, violent, and unintelligent. Such portrayals ultimately influence the nation when it comes to what black men are thought to be like. If the media gave honest and positive portrayals of black men, less racism would exist because people would be able to see the black men of this world for who they really are. In this paper, I give examples of how black men are negatively portrayed in the media and suggest how such misrepresentation can be stopped; by positive portrayals of black men in the media. Over the decades, the media has become an extremely influential power tool when it comes to making assertions about certain groups of people. African-Americans are one of the media’s many victims of false generalizations that influence the world beyond the television screens. Black men are constantly depicted as sexually-instable, angry, uneducated criminals throughout the media, in which, has an ultimate effect on how these men are represented throughout this society. Such depictions are one of the reasons why racism and stereotypical beliefs continue to exist throughout...
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...University of Lynchburg Academic Advisor for Athletics Strayer University-Professor Frankenhauser Bus 520 Virginia University of Lynchburg Academic Advisor for Athletics In this paper I will discuss and explain the variety of motivational theories and job design considerations. To include, how workplace stress contributes to individual performance along with how the communication process has an impact on an organization. I will use resources to research issues in organizational behavior. Lastly, I will clearly and concisely talk about the organizational behaviors. The mere definition of an Academic Advisor for Athletics is a professional who promotes the integrity of their profession by providing principles and quality servers to support one another as they share information, resources and expertise in their efforts to empower student-athletes to become more productive individuals through educational and personal development (nfoura.org, 2012). To include academic advising, based in the teaching and learning mission of higher education, is a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes (wikipedia.org, 2012). Some of the duties of an Academic Advisor of Athletics are as follow develops academic plans for...
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...disagree. For many years now, one of the most popular debates in sports has been whether or not student athletes should get a share of the revenue they generate for the university in which they are attending and participating in college athletics. If college student athletes were to begin receiving compensation, it would cause universities to prioritize the more market-value sports over the non-revenue-generating sports, cause disputes due to unfairness of the more profitable programs being able to recruit the best athletes, and propose many...
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...There is too much money in college athletics to not pay these athletes. The athletes put in too much work, time, and commitment to the school not to be paid. The reader should care that these athletes are not getting paid. Thousands of people are making MILLIONS of dollars off of the student athletes without the athletes receiving any compensation. Sports were created for the enjoyment and friendly competition. Currently society has turned the friendly competition to a money system rather than playing the great game. Sports teach kids hard work, determination, and a commitment to a team that can never be taken away. College universities have changed these athletes minds. Giving these student athletes a “free education” in exchange for their blood sweat and tears while the university watches and receives revenue that the athletes generate. The reader should know that the business of college athletics is very unfair. The universities are making incredible amounts of money off of these, “entertainment products”. The reader should be thinking about how these student athletes are getting jipped. It makes sense why college athletics hasn’t shifted to a pay system yet. These executives are rich and greedy and are happy with it. The change is coming in the future. College athletes will be paid in the...
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...Unit 1 Case Study - NIKE Samantha Eubanks Columbia Southern University Abstract The following case study will focus on the global brand of Nike. First, we will take a look at how Nike was created, and the foundation they have based their brand. The study will then delve into how Nike’s marketing strategy has proven successful, had a negative impact, and may have proven risky for the company. Lastly, the study will delve into how Adidas may improve their competitive value against Nike. Unit 1 Case Study - NIKE Over the years, there have been many companies that have ventured into the business of dealing in sporting equipment to include athletic shoes, athletic clothing, and athletic equipment. Nike has emerged as one of the leading brands of athletic products since the creation of the brand in 1962. At the time of its inception, Nike was first known as Blue Ribbon Sports and the main focus was “on providing high-quality running shoes designed for athletes by athletes” (Keller & Kotler, 2012, p. 29). A product that began with the creation of “lighter and better” running shoes has transformed into an international brand that is known by the simple image of a “swoosh” (Sanusi et al, 2014). The following sections will answer a series of questions in regards to the brand, and how a rival company may be able to better compete with the marketing campaign of this globally renowned name. What are the pros, cons, and risks associated with Nike’s core marketing strategy...
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...source is applicable to the business side of the conflicts student athletes’ experience. The data that is collected and analyzed is from international firms. This perspective provides insight into how work-life balance affects more than the athletes, but the organizations they represent. 2. Bowen, G. William; Shulman, James L. 2001. The game of life: college sports and educational values. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. The source argues that society has developed college athletics into a marketable organization. This argument translates suggests that student athletes can be viewed as employees who have work-life balance conflicts. Their work is associated with their athletic development, and their life is the activities engaged in as students. It argues, agreeing with the Sperber source, that student athletes are more entertainers than students. They are used to earn the college revenue from fan attendance and increased admission applications due to the college’s athletic glory. The source also defends athletes’ significantly lower academic standings and resulting academic gap by claiming they are compared to the other students who are typically demographically representative of the best students from the country. The work-life balance conflict is also defined. The various time commitments and influences of sports...
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...products are available to the mass consumer, the company’s main focus is to provide affordable, NCAA compliant supplements to collegiate athletic programs. Our corporate office is located in Kent, Ohio with expectations to expand within the first year. The manufacturing plant is located in the neighboring city of Revenna, Ohio. Flash supplements plans to purchase another plant in the next six months to a year. The company was started and is completely owned by Nate Vance. Former members of “Cytosport” nutrition will be involved with product research, along with former NFL nutritionist “Joe Schmoe”. Objectives: The objectives of “Flash supplements” are listed below. 1. To create and sale a line of 3-10 nutritional products to College athletic programs. 2. To provide our nutritional supplements to 15% of Colleges/Universities in the country by the end of year one. 3. Increase sales by 5% each year. 4. Be the main source for athletic nutrition for at least 50% of College athletic programs by the end of year 7. Mission: Enhancing the potential of those we serve. Keys to Success: * Maintain and improve on relations with collegiate athletic programs. * Create an aggressive and effective marketing plan in order to increase company recognition. * Implement an effective financial plan. * Work with athletic programs to create and develop new and NCAA legal nutritional supplements. * Stay on top of nationwide nutritional trends in order...
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...1 STUDENT HANDBOOK INTRODUCTION FOR STUDENTS This HANDBOOK was written to give you information about Lincoln Academy so that you can gain as much as possible from your years at L.A. Please read it carefully and share your questions with any of us on the faculty. We will be happy to help you. I am a school administrator who believes in empowering faculty, staff and students to make the school environment more effective, efficient and productive. Trustees, parents and community members all play a role in the life of the school but, most importantly, Lincoln Academy exists for its students. We all need to be responsive to your needs for an exceptional education and it is my pledge to you that I will work with and for you to make your educational experience at LA the best that it possibly can be. I want to encourage you to use me and my office and staff as a resource for you. If you find a rule or regulation that you question, please use every possible avenue to question that rule. If we have no legitimate reason for that rule or policy, then I will assist you in making changes in that rule or policy. Remember, however, that policies are the responsibility of the governing board and we all must follow a legal process to change those. I will continue to make Lincoln Academy the best private ...
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...bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/25/mass-schools-report-head-injuries-among-athletes-compliance-with-concussion-law-rises/njPFK6a92knIhcvY9UGxdN/story.html Refueling Product A new product can allegedly help athletes refuel during competition by providing precise carb and electrolyte recommendations based on a quick analysis of their sweat. http://www.prweb.com/releases/FuelstripMMA/UFCBellator/prweb11284260.htm Vegan Praise Several top athletes credit veganism with playing a key role in their success. http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/elite-athletes-reveal-the-vegan-diet-secret-behind-their-success/story-fneuzkvr-1226768537898 Baseline Challenges Three new studies of baseline testing highlight the difficult of accurately assessing an athlete’s true baseline ability. http://www.momsteam.com/studies-show-pitfalls-in-baseline-neurocognitive-testing Milk Lawsuit A judge has provisionally approved a $5.3 million settlement in a lawsuit filed against Muscle Milk that alleges the company falsely markets its products as “healthy.” http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Manufacturers/Judge-gives-provisional-thumbs-up-to-5.3m-settlement-over-healthy-claims-on-Muscle-Milk Cognitive Recovery Young athletes suffering...
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...in for their universities. The universities are selling jerseys that have the athletes’ names on the back, but the student-athletes are not receiving anything from that (Chen, 2013). Student-athletes are not even allowed to sell their jerseys or other apparel that is given to them by the university. In 2010 the NCAA did an investigation and found out that AJ Green sold one of his jerseys for $1000. This was a violation of NCAA rules and Green was suspended for 4 games. He told reporters he knew he was breaking the rules he just needed some extra cash. This gives another valid reasoning to why athletes should be paid. I think it is unfair for this to happen and the athlete to receive nothing from it. In 2012, the University of Alabama’s athletic department brought in 124.5 million...
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