To identify a question, investigate the problem, and draw relevant conclusions about a current issue within their concentration
Artifact 1: Discrimination Case Study
This artifact was completed in HHPK 539, Sport Law during Summer II session in 2017.
This fight for equality and the removal of discrimination is not just a political problem, but it is also an athletic problem. Title IX was developed to assist in balancing sports among genders. Title IX does not just protect advantages for female sports, but all sports. This case study evaluates Roberts v Colorado State University, Kelley v. Board of trustees of University of Illinois, and Communities of Equity v. Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). These are cases where athletes challenged the school board and universities on their implementation of Title IX. This artifact investigates the problem of discrimination and the usage of Title IX as a conclusion. Evaluating these cases will assist in properly taking steps in creating and disposing of athletic programs, while properly maintaining in the bylaws of Title IX. Having a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice allows me to properly research each case and implement practical application in my future career.
Artifact 2: Fundraising Case Study
This artifact was completed in HHPS 521, Finance & Economics in Sport during Summer I session in 2017.
This artifact meets outcome competency due to the constant misappropriation of funds on the collegiate level of sports. This problem legitimately is breaking the trust bond between administrators and fans. The amount of money donated to different institutions was investigated and the different athletic departments can reach the millions, the amount of money and revenue earned from games, property, networking can reach in the billions. Evaluating these cases and applying the recommendations can assist in developing a environment of legitimate appropriation of funds. This artifact was beneficial because athletes constantly are being interviewed about “pay for play” on the collegiate level and publicizing the constant misappropriation of millions of funds from administrators allows/creates a talking piece on whether or not the money that is being stolen can be utilized in better ways or to assist student-athletes.