Project Homework: Sociology of Sport Essay Interview
A position in sports requires a depth of sports knowledge and understanding, education, commercialization, and experience, as well as a vast number of responsibilities. One of the best ways to learn more about the area of sports management and sports in society is to talk with someone in the field.
For this homework, contact an athletic director, recreation manager, YMCA director, or someone who runs an athletic department. If that person is local, schedule a time and date to meet with this person for a personal interview. If the individual is not local, you may use Skype, Join Me, Zoom, or any other conferencing application or even speak with the person on the phone, if needed.
You want to not only gain their perspective on each of the topics but also how each topic affects/impacts his or her decision-making in his or her role and within the sports industry. Create at least 12 questions to ask this individual (at least one question per topic) from the following sport-related topics:
a) Sport Management Theories
b) Responsibilities and Duties
c) Best Practices in Sport
d) Ethical Issues in Sport
e) Globalization of Sport
f) Media in Sports
g) Sports and the Economy (money and power)
h) Religion in Sports
i) Politics in Sports
j) Gender Equality in Sports
k) Race and Ethnicity in Sports
l) Children in Sports
Provide the answers to the questions you ask the interviewee and include a section that discusses how this experience has helped you in your educational journey to better understand sport management and best practices in sport.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.