...Racquetball is my favorite sport, so I play it two or three times a weak except for the weeks of midterms and finals. I play with two boys and one girl. We usually play at the Country Club racquetball corts. You have to pay ten dollars for the court, even if your a member. Some kids think thats awful. But I think its fair. Tuesdays I play with Joe my neighbor and classmate. He's a wild and crazy guy on the courts. Swinging wildly and forcefully he hits the ball so hard sometimes that it makes a whistling noise. As it zooms passed me to smack into the wall. Although we have played racquetball together for two years I have yet to return one of those killer balls. My other steady partner is Jaime. A friend who used to play tennis competitively....
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...Stephen Rueden INT1 Task 3 Sub domain 114.1.1 Scientific Concepts, Theories & Inquiry 4/17/2011 Literature Review: Elasticity and Hooke’s Law: In physics, elasticity is the physical property of a material that returns to its original shape after the stress that made it deform is removed (Elasticity, para. 1). Elasticity was first studied in the late seventeenth century by the English scientist Robert Hooke (16351703). He made observations about elasticity using metal springs and eventually developed what is known as Hooke’s Law: The restoring force exerted by an elastic object is proportional to how far it has been distorted from its equilibrium state. Everything we associate with springs, has some place in the behavior of balls (Bloomfield, p.69). When a ball or a spring returns to its equilibrium state, it releases stored energy. Isaac Newton and the Law of Universal Gravitation: Isaac Newton (16431727) studied gravity and its effects on falling objects. He is most famous for the three laws of motion. Newton’s law of universal gravitation states that every point mass attracts every single other point mass by a force pointing along the line intersecting both points. The earth’s gravity exerts a downward force on the ball, called the ball’s weight. Its weight causes the ball to accelerate downward (Bloomfield p. 10). Reasoning: What does elastic mean? When a rubber band gets stretched it returns to its original shape. What is something that is not elastic? When a piece of...
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...The information presented by James Rodriguez in his article (Rodriuez,p 1) indicates that “Low risk indicates no use of a ball, puck, bat, stick, or racquet, and no body contact. High-risk sports involve the use of a ball, puck, bat, stick, or racquet, and/or body contact.. Very-high-risk sports, such as boxing, wrestling, and contact martial arts, are those in which eye protectors typically are not worn.Thus, sports like basketball, baseball, racquetball are considered a high risk sport. In fact, baseball appraised for the highest number of injuries, according to the book vision and sports with 19 %, following by basketball 16% and squash 7% (Gregg ,1984,p.114). Furthermore the study from Ericksson and Brumitt reveal that “baseball has been reported as the leading cause of sports –related eye injuries in children (Brumitt & Ericksson,p.156). III-Most common eye injuries in sports After an analysis of eye injury, their causes and the sports they most likely related, let’s shift our focus toward the most common of eye injury Corneal...
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...Snap Fitness Exercise Centers 12 May 2012 Part A & B –Variable Costs and Target Net Income Analysis CVP analysis requires that all company costs be identified as variable or fixed. Investopedia defines variable costs as, “costs that vary depending on a company’s production volume; they rise as production increases and fall as production decreases”(pg 1). Fixed costs do not change with an increase or decrease in the amount of production. Snap Fitness’ fixed costs are $4,000 a month for operating expenses and $2,000 for the equipment lease (Total $6,000). The amount of members estimated to break-even is 300 at a monthly price of $26. To find variable costs, the equation is listed below: (a) Break-even point = Variable costs + fixed costs + Net income 300*($26.00) = Variable costs + $6,000 + 0 $7,800 = Variable costs + $6,000 Variable costs = $7,800 - $6,000 = $1,800. (b) What would the monthly sales have to be to achieve a target net income of $10,000. (Fixed costs + target net income) / contribution margin ratio = required sales in dollars. Contribution margin ratio = contribution margin / sales. Contribution margin = Sales – variable expenses. $7800 – 1800 = $6,000 6000 / 7800 = 77% contribution margin ratio. ($6000 + $10,000) / 77% = $16,000/0.77 = $20,779 Based on the fixed costs provided, $20,779 in monthly sales would...
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...Health Care Vs Fitness Nicasio Jones Adventist University Health Care Vs Fitness This paper will discuss how the healthcare industry and the fitness industry both address the individual health needs of a person; however, the cost and method of healing differs between the two industries. In the healthcare industry, an individual is identified as a patient. Upon the first visit of any medical facility. Personal information is collect by the front desk staff. The patient has to complete a health questionnaire that list any prior conditions, current lifestyle habits like drinking or smoking. They also provide all of their medical insurance information. They are even interview by a nurse to hear what symptoms they are feeling. Their vitals are recorded to assets their current condition. And then they receive a physical exam by the physician who will diagnose and prescribe a personal plan of care for that patient. In the Fitness industry, an individual is identified as a member. Upon the first visit to the fitness facility, a new member fills out a health history questionnaire and provides their credit card information. Also as part of the introduction process the member receives several sessions with a fitness trainer that will review their health history and help develop and workout program to help the member reach their goals. The cost of healthcare has increased over the few years. With the increase of obesity and other lifestyle diseases, the cost of care has escalated...
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...A Plan to Enhance Performance MGMT 500 – Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management Aug 16, 2014 Dr. David Moody Southwestern College Professional Studies Abstract I will explain in this paper how the ACHIEVE Model can be used to identity and diagnose issues that if addressed will increase employee productivity. The purpose of the research was to explain how being granted time to work out during duty hours would benefit the employee and the organization. I looked at the regulation that cover fitness in the Air Force and compared it to how my organizational actually conducts their fitness program. The research proved being physically fit greatly contributes to performance readiness levels. The Air Force currently has a fitness plan for their members however, it is not equally adhered to by all members. There are two reason why one, some Airmen just cannot break away from their job to exercise during duty. The other reason is not all squadrons grant the authorized 90 minutes during duty to exercise. Overall the Air Force does a good job when it comes to fitness, but there is room for improvement. Physical Fitness Leads to Increased Productivity at Work Leaders have many responsibilities. One of the most important responsibilities leaders have is keeping employees motivated while sustaining a high level of performance. This can be a challenge because motivational and hygiene factors vary from employee to employee. Organizations expect...
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...Benetton Group: Evolution of Communication Strategy Introduction Benetton, the Italian retailer was engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of clothing, undergarments, shoes, cosmetics and accessories. Benetton also licensed its brand name to various manufacturers of sunglasses, stationery, cosmetics, linens, watches, toys, steering wheels, golf equipment, designer condoms and luggage. The group’s important brands included United Colors of Benetton (UCB), Sisley, PlayLife and Killer Loop. During fiscal 2002, Benetton reported revenues of €1.99 billion and net income of €128 million. Benetton spent €102 million on advertising and promotion during the year (see Exhibit I for revenue split-up and Exhibit II for financial highlights). In addition to retail outlets around the world, Benetton also operated megastores (3000 square foot stores) in such cities as Paris, Rome, Kobe, Osaka, New York, London, Moscow and Lisbon. As of 2002, the company operated in about 120 countries through its 5000 retail stores and employed about 7250 people. Benetton was well known for its colorful and provocative advertisements (Benetton termed its advertising and marketing activities as Communication Strategy). The company employed unusual, controversial advertising techniques and themes that used “shock value” and the power of photography to grab viewers’ attention. Unlike most advertisements which centered around a company’s product or image, Benetton’s advertising campaigns focused on social...
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...Benetton Group: Evolution of Communication Strategy Introduction Benetton, the Italian retailer was engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of clothing, undergarments, shoes, cosmetics and accessories. Benetton also licensed its brand name to various manufacturers of sunglasses, stationery, cosmetics, linens, watches, toys, steering wheels, golf equipment, designer condoms and luggage. The group’s important brands included United Colors of Benetton (UCB), Sisley, PlayLife and Killer Loop. During fiscal 2002, Benetton reported revenues of €1.99 billion and net income of €128 million. Benetton spent €102 million on advertising and promotion during the year (see Exhibit I for revenue split-up and Exhibit II for financial highlights). In addition to retail outlets around the world, Benetton also operated megastores (3000 square foot stores) in such cities as Paris, Rome, Kobe, Osaka, New York, London, Moscow and Lisbon. As of 2002, the company operated in about 120 countries through its 5000 retail stores and employed about 7250 people. Benetton was well known for its colorful and provocative advertisements (Benetton termed its advertising and marketing activities as Communication Strategy). The company employed unusual, controversial advertising techniques and themes that used “shock value” and the power of photography to grab viewers’ attention. Unlike most advertisements which centered around a company’s product or image, Benetton’s advertising campaigns focused on social...
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...MANAGEMENT 12E KREITNER & CASSIDY INTERACTIVE ANNOTATIONS Annotation 1a It’s a Small World Question: How does this situation illustrate the pros and cons of economic globalization? Economic globalization provides manufacturers with access to parts from the around the world. With increased specialization comes increased efficiency and lower prices. However, this also leads to a higher level of dependence on a complex supply chain. When Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupted in April 2010 air traffic across Europe came to a standstill. This brought the supply chain to a halt as parts and supplies transported by plane were left sitting on the runway. The economic impact included costly manufacturing plant shutdowns and sales delays. Annotation 1b Back to the Opening Case Question: What evidence of the managerial functions and skills can you detect in the Zappos.com case? Reference figures 1.3 and 1.4. Of the eight functions of management there is clear evidence of Communicating as employees are invited to provide suggestions and feedback related to the core values. Staffing is also involved as they incorporate their core values into the hiring process, particularly the desire to hire people who are humble. Although less obvious, Leading and Motivating are present as well. Employees involved in defining the company’s core values are quite likely to find their work more satisfying and rewarding. Leadership is evident as there is a clear vision and...
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...True Fitness Business Plan By Ian Davenport 1 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The business outlined in this plan is an “all-sport” club that will offer a variety of different exercise techniques in order to please its clients. We feel this market is very profitable because it reaches over 33.8 million people across the United States and brings in over $12.2 billion annually. Club memberships in the United States have increased every year since 1987 and a strong market makes a strong business. We are a solid investment because start-up sports gyms on average take in 1,000 new members per year. This will allow our business to break even in less than five years. Our club, “True Fitness” will offer its members quality services and benefits that no other club can offer. We want to take investments and use them wisely in order to create a sports facility that pleases customers. In sports clubs, the top five most profitable programs/services are personal training, massage therapy, food/beverages, an aquatics program, and a tennis program. Our gym will provide all of these services and thus increase our productivity. We will build a large complex that will include a pool, personal training facilities, basketball courts, a day spa, tennis courts, and many other features to attract clientele. Through our knowledge of the Tri-Valley area and our willingness to take risks we will be able to build a single center into a profitable facility. Livermore, where our facility will be built has a large...
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...Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy Bret Contreras Human Kinetics Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Contreras, Bret, 1976Bodyweight strength training anatomy / Bret Contreras. pages cm 1. Bodybuilding--Training. 2. Muscle strength. I. Title. GV546.5.C655 2013 613.7'13--dc23 2013013580 ISBN-10: 1-4504-2929-7 (print) ISBN-13: 978-1-4504-2929-0 (print) Copyright © 2014 by Bret Contreras All rights reserved. Except for use in a review, the reproduction or utilization of this work in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including xerography, photocopying, and recording, and in any information storage and retrieval system, is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. This publication is written and published to provide accurate and authoritative information relevant to the subject matter presented. It is published and sold with the understanding that the author and publisher are not engaged in rendering legal, medical, or other professional services by reason of their authorship or publication of this work. If medical or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought. Acquisitions Editor: Tom Heine Developmental Editor: Cynthia McEntire Assistant Editor: Elizabeth Evans Copyeditor: Annette Pierce Graphic Designer: Fred Starbird Graphic Artist: Kim McFarland Cover Designer: Keith Blomberg Photographer (for cover and interior illustration...
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...Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, admits that she often finds herself in the kitchen reading soup-can labels—or anything—in order to prolong the moments before taking pen in hand. John C. Calhoun, vice president under Andrew Jackson, insisted he had to plow his fields before he could write, and Joseph Conrad, author of Lord Jim and other novels, is said to have cried on occasion from the sheer dread of sitting down to compose his stories. To spare you as much hand-wringing as possible, this chapter presents some practical suggestions on how to begin writing your short essay. Although all writers must find the methods that work best for them, you may find some of the following ideas helpful. But no matter how you actually begin putting words on paper, it is absolutely essential to maintain two basic ideas concerning your writing task. Before you write a single sentence, you should always remind yourself that 1. You have some valuable ideas to tell your reader, and 2. More than anything, you want to communicate those ideas to your reader. These reminders may seem obvious to you, but without a solid commitment to your own opinions as well as to your reader, your prose will be lifeless and boring. If you don’t care about your subject, you can’t very well expect anyone else to. Have confidence that your ideas are worthwhile and that your reader genuinely...
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...serve customers and achieve a profit. The case intentionally emphasizes features of Toyota's manufacturing system, rather than its marketing strategies per se, to show how the whole organization is focused on serving customer wants and needs, not just the marketing department. Suggestions for Discussion Questions 1. In what ways is Toyota's new-product development system designed to serve customers? There are a number of features to this system that make it customer oriented. The Toyota system responds more quickly than competitors, allowing the company to correct any mistakes and react to market trends faster than competitors. The system has a chief engineer responsible for the product from design to marketing. This may allow consumer research to function as a direct input into engineering specifications rather than become a secondary concern after the product is designed. Since the corporate philosophy is to serve customers, consumer inputs are more likely to be used develop better new products. 2. In what ways is Toyota's manufacturing system designed to serve customers? There are a number of features in Toyota's manufacturing systems that are designed to serve customers, including the following features. Employees, even on the assembly line, are trained to consider their output as a product that should satisfy the next employee (the "customer") who receives it. If everyone in the company is satisfied with the quality of the work received from others, it is more likely...
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...Advertising for Results By G.F. Brown Advertising for Results Legal notice Advertising for Results is a work of fiction. Any resemblance between any people, things, places or entities in this book and actual people (living or dead), things, places, or entities, is purely coincidental. There is no connection whatsoever at all. In reading any part of this book, you agree to take no action against this book’s author or any party. You are completely and solely responsible for anything you do, and you will not attempt to link your actions to this book in any way. Advertising for Results is written for entertainment purposes only, so disregard everything in this book, including the so-called advice, recommendations, and statements that something will happen. No part of Advertising for Results may be sold by anyone except the author. You agree to never be compensated for it in any way. If you do not agree with all this, stop reading Advertising for Results now. All copyrights and trademarks belong to their respective owners. Copyright © 2003 by G.F. Brown from Richmond Heights. All rights are reserved. 2 Advertising for Results For my wife. 3 Advertising for Results “It is the dry and irksome labor of organizing precincts and getting out the voters that determines elections.” Abraham Lincoln 4 Advertising for Results Acknowledgments Thanking everyone would almost be a book in itself. It would fill lots of pages, and many excellent people would still...
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...Marketing Management, Millenium Edition Philip Kotler Custom Edition for University of Phoenix Excerpts taken from: A Framework for Marketing Management, by Philip Kotler Copyright © 2001by Prentice-Hall, Inc. A Pearson Education Company Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458 Marketing Management Millenium Edition, Tenth Edition, by Philip Kotler Copyright © 2000 by Prentice-Hall, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing from the publisher. Compilation Copyright © 2002 by Pearson Custom Publishing. This copyright covers material written expressly for this volume by the editor/s as well as the compilation itself. It does not cover the individual selections herein that first appeared elsewhere. Permission to reprint these has been obtained by Pearson Custom Publishing for this edition only. Further reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, must be arranged with the individual copyright holders noted. This special edition published in cooperation with Pearson Custom Publishing Printed in the United States of America 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Please visit our web site at www.pearsoncustom.com ISBN 0–536–63099-2 BA 993095 PEARSON CUSTOM PUBLISHING 75 Arlington Street, Suite 300, Boston, MA 02116 A Pearson Education Company SECTION ONE Understanding Marketing Management Marketing in...
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