SMGT 421 - Policy & Governance in Sport

SMGT 421 Discussion Board Forum (4)

Discussion boards are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, questions or scenarios will be posted in the Discussion Board Forums in order to generate interaction among students in regard to relevant, current course topics. Current and archived issues of sports publications from the Jerry Falwell Library website will be used as the basis for research and discussion. The student will complete a thread of at least 400 words, using at least 1 scholarly resource cited in current APA format from his/her research and 1 Scripture reference. The student will then complete 2 replies of at least 200 words, using his/her personal experience and optional outside resources. (MLO C, D, E)

SMGT 421 Reading Summaries (2)

The student will write a 2-page research-based paper in current APA format that focus on news stories related to governance and policy decisions made by sport organizations. These summaries will be an extension of the information covered in the chapters of the text. The paper must include at least 2 references in addition to the course textbooks and the Bible. (MLO A, C, D, E)

E. White Paper

The student will create a formal document that explains an organizational response to a particular industry issue. The student will need to create multiple arguments to support his/her chosen position/reaction. (MLO B, C, D)

F. Quizzes (8)

Each quiz will cover the Reading & Study material for the assigned module(s)/week(s). Each quiz will be open-book/open-notes, contain multiple-choice and true/false questions, and have a 1-hour time limit. (MLO B, C, D)