Journal: Credentials, Inequities, and Funding Assignment

OVERVIEW Journal entry on credentials, inequities, and funding. INSTRUCTIONS Select 2 of the following questions to answer. Pick one question from each group of questions. Critical thinking must be demonstrated in each answered question. Group A 1. List the standards, certifications and continuing education for prospective coaches (all levels)? For youth sport coaches who are predominately volunteers or whom receive little pay, what incentives could be provided to encourage them to complete at least some fundamental coaching education requirements? Which requirements would you suggest be the minimum for any youth coach including volunteers? 2. After reading the section on high school interscholastic sports discussing the pros and cons, costs, popularity, and effects on participants, how would you create a mission statement for high school sports in the United States? In one or two paragraphs, write out your mission statement. Identify the location of the school, the population it serves, and the community, town, and state. 3. Do you believe that academic institutions established for higher education should provide athletic scholarships to students who attend their schools? Make a case either in favor of or against the granting of athletic scholarships. Group B 1. In spite of the obvious significant improvements in opportunities for girls and women in sport since the passage of Title IX in 1972, many inequities in sports programs still exist. Identify five key barriers to equality and suggest at least one suggestion to remove it as a barrier. 2. Research and compare the positives and negatives of hosting a mega-sporting event, like the Olympics or the World Cup. Should the government support (e.g., facilities, training, financially) the elite athletes who participate in the Olympics? Should the funds be awarded on the basis of financial need, athletic merit or a combination of the two? Should the government use sport as a diplomatic tool to promote American Ideology during these events? Based upon the assigned readings and presentations, you will answer all questions using current APA formatting (Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double spaced). All answers must be compiled in a Word document and submitted on the course online platform. Citations from the assigned reading are required in answering the questions. Each answer must be comprehensive, with sport related current examples. Each question must be answered with 400–500 words. Critical thinking must be demonstrated in each answered question. Include a proper APA title and reference page for each journal. SMGT 406 Page 2 of 2 At least one (1) peer-reviewed reference is required per question (including at least 1 non- textbook reference per Journal Assignment). Remember to use in-text citations with page numbers from the required readings and include at least one (1) scripture to support your statements for each question. It is important that you spend adequate time on the assignments as you progress through the course. Write your thoughts out effectively as you complete the reading assignments for each Module: Week. Do not answer ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to any of the questions. Each assignment contains questions that must be answered comprehensively, and the questions are found in the Module: Week assigned. All answers must be compiled in a Word document and submitted via the assignment link in the Module: Week