Sustainable Development

In this article, sustainable development is more defined as a process. The author of this article admits that the process to making development more sustainable, there is a strategic process. The author also admitted that this process is not static. There are always improvements that need to be made for the process and for the sustainable development. The process of making sustainable development is not static, just like sustainability in general. Sustainability is also a static process, in which improvement are always being researched and added to the cycle of sustainability as a whole. One of source I thought was valuable was when the author defined why the use of green products is important as a step in this development process to sustainability. "The development of green products, which run clean, work better and save money and energy through efficiency, help execution of green marketing activities and generate successful environmental strategies for sustainable development" (Shi & Kane, 1995 and Pujari et al., 2003).  Green products are slowly becoming the dominant way to live through this crucial life time of our planet over using earth's natural resources, making the resources been used faster than it can produce itself. Green products are a crucial way to change the environment positively, as well as playing a key role in the sustainable development process.
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References

Aktaş, G., Atrek, B., & Kurt, S. D. (2015). Sports as a 'Green Product' in Destination Marketing: Case of Windsurfing in Cesme, Turkey. Journal Of Yasar University, 10(39), 6596-6606.

 

Works Cited

Aktaş, Gürhan, Banu Atrek, and Sumeyra D. Kurt. "Sports As A 'Green Product' In Destination Marketing: Case Of Windsurfing In Cesme, Turkey." Journal Of Yasar University 10.39 (2015): 6596-6606. Academic Search Premier. Web. 1 Mar. 2016.

 

Artificial Turf Wars!!!

In today's article, the main subject is artificial turf. Artificial turf has been known to environmentalists to being the best replacement for actual grass. Artificial turf is more environmentally friendly because it is not real grass, making it last longer instead of dying to the heat of the sun. Many sports facilities use artificial turf because it is known to be safer. The turf is safer for athletes so they don't trip or stick a cleat into a hole in the ground. Artificial turf lasts longer than regular grass because it doesn't need any fertilizer and doesn't need a constant keep up. Although artificial turf has many benefits, it also comes with negative effects as well. Turf is made up crumbled rubber tire pieces, which is dangerous for humans to come in contact with, especially on a field made for athletes. When the heat is reflecting off the turf, the athletes encounter the gas inhalation from the rubber tire pieces. The tiny rubber tire particles also bring irritation to the skin and eyes if it comes to contact with an athlete. Although artificial turf has become a sustainable way to improve the environment, is it sustainable to those athletes lives?
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References

Query, S. (2008). Artificial Turf Wars. E: The Environmental Magazine, 19(2), 12-13.

 

Works Cited

Query, Shawn. "Artificial Turf Wars." E: The Environmental Magazine 19.2 (2008): 12-13. Academic Search Premier. Web. 29 Feb. 2016.

 

Sport Without Management

In this article, sports management is more in the spot light besides the sports facilities becoming sustainable. This article focuses more solemnly on the importance of sports management and what sports would be like without it. We do not realize how critical it is to have sports management involved with every sport. Without sports management, sports would be extremely disorganized and non regulated. Sports management is in charge of shaping the sports industry through that organization. Sports management also has to relate to the sciences such as sports physiology and history of physical education. Without those sciences being implied to those sports managements, information and knowledge are lost, leaving a big impact on the sports industry alone. Sports management plays a very critical role when it comes to sports alone.
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References

Newman, J. I. (2014). Sport Without Management. Journal Of Sport Management, 28(6), 603-615. doi:10.1123/jsm.2012-0159

 

Works Cited

Newman, Joshua I. "Sport Without Management." Journal Of Sport Management 28.6 (2014): 603-615. Academic Search Premier. Web. 29 Feb. 2016.

 

Sport Facilities for Students

The article I am writing todays blog on really hits home, literally. It discusses the different arrangements of sports facilities in universities and even high schools. One of the examples was of Bishop Gorman High School, in my home town, Las Vegas, Nevada. It was really interesting to see the cost of the stadium and other workout facilities. I also thought it was interesting to see the different designs and layouts of the facilities between the universities and high schools. I have looked up the different costs of sport facilities, but it was interesting seeing the different costs of each of the schools. This helps compare prices in my essay, which will be very important in supporting my discussion.
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References

OUTSTANDING DESIGN: SPORTS STADIUM/ATHLETIC FACILITY. (2013). American School & University, 86(3), 141-151.

 

Works Cited

"Outstanding Design: Sports Stadium/Athletic Facility." American School & University 86.3 (2013): 141-151. Academic Search Premier. Web. 29 Feb. 2016.

 

Proximity is Major Key

This blog post is about an article that talks about the proximity to sports facilities. To be more specific, the article researches the study of girls in Germany to relate to the proximity in which the sports facilities lie in. The main issue of this article is that girls who live in more rural areas are less likely to go to a gymnasium. By having girls in rural areas not going to the gym that is not in their proximity, they are less likely to participate in indoor sports and activities. Therefore, there should be a solution where a gym could be built in the proximity of the rural areas so that girls could increase their chances of participating in indoor sports and activities.
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References
Reimers, A. K., Wagner, M., Alvanides, S., Steinmayr, A., Reiner, M., Schmidt, S., & Woll, A. (2014). Proximity to Sports Facilities and Sports Participation for Adolescents in Germany. Plos ONE, 9(3), 1-7.

Works Cited

Reimers, Anne K., et al. "Proximity To Sports Facilities And Sports Participation For Adolescents In Germany." Plos ONE 9.3 (2014): 1-7. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

 

Socioeconomic Sports Facilities

This article talked abut the socioeconomic side sports facilities and could have a relation to obesity in children. The article discussed the issue of having the increase of obesity being because of the lack of development of sports facilities. However, the article looks at the rates of obesity in children, specifically in Madrid, and come to conclusion that the lack of sports facilities don't have a relation to the socioeconomic side of obesity. Obesity in the children of Madrid is more caused by the parents and lack of healthy physical activity. Children should be able to stay active even if there is no sports facility.
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Reference
Albaladejo, R., Villanueva, R., Navalpotro, L., Ortega, P., Astasio, P., & Regidor, E. (2014). Risk behaviors and sports facilities do not explain socioeconomic differences in childhood obesity: a cross-sectional study. BMC Public Health, 14(1), 1-18.

Works Cited

Albaladejo, Romana, et al. "Risk Behaviors And Sports Facilities Do Not Explain Socioeconomic Differences In Childhood Obesity: A Cross-Sectional Study." BMC Public Health 14.1 (2014): 1-18. Academic Search Premier. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

More NCAA Sustianability

This article talks about how much the sports management has on the environment and making athletics sustainable as a whole. Environmental issue should have awareness raised so more individuals around the country become concerned and eventually become passionate enough to make changes in the up most positive ways. When talking about the importance of sports management around the country becoming sustainable, there are many ways the environment changes for the sports management. By raising awareness about the environment, sports managements change their ways in the office, in their facilities, and create change for what may be more than just the sports and athletic departments, but eventually for the whole college campus.

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References

Casper, J., Pfahl, M., & McSherry, M. (2012). Athletics Department Awareness and Action Regarding the Environment: A Study of NCAA Athletics Department Sustainability Practices. Journal Of Sport Management, 26(1), 11-29.

 

Works Cited

Casper, Jonathan, Michael Pfahl, and Mark McSherry. "Athletics Department Awareness And Action Regarding The Environment: A Study Of NCAA Athletics Department Sustainability Practices." Journal Of Sport Management 26.1 (2012): 11-29. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.

 

Becoming sustianable to ALL

Part of sports becoming more sustainable includes equality of the college positions as coaches. This article talks about how lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans genders (LGBT) should have rights as to coaching a team. This issue has created an inclusiveness  for LGBT. How? Studies show that LGBT fact inclusive, meaning hiding their identity. By having their identities in hiding, they can not be themselves. This article shows that their are still solutions being worked on today so that everyone can be able to coach equally. By having equality in coaching sports, it therefore creates sustainability.

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References

Cunningham, G. B. (2015). Creating and Sustaining Workplace Cultures Supportive of LGBT Employees in College Athletics. Journal Of Sport Management, 29(4), 426-442. doi:10.1123/JSM.2014-0135

 

Works Cited

Cunningham, George B. "Creating And Sustaining Workplace Cultures Supportive Of LGBT Employees In College Athletics." Journal Of Sport Management 29.4 (2015): 426-442. Academic Search Premier. Web. 10 Feb. 2016.

Sports Management

Without the help of sports managements, sports facilities are harder to create. Sports managements have to make sure their facilities are in good shape. My last article helps relate the importance of sports facilities. Without sports facilities being in good shape, possible student athlete recruiters may or may not recruit to that particular college. This article describes the different types of ways the sports management has to communicate. One of the ways the sports management communicates is obviously through social media. Social media is an easy way to communicate to get together and communicate to construction workers for the sports facility, or students that are potentially going to get recruited. This article explained the role of importance of the sports management.

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Reference

Abeza, G., O'Reilly, N., Séguin, B., & Nzindukiyimana, O. (2015). Social Media Scholarship in Sport Management Research: A Critical Review. Journal Of Sport Management, 29(6), 601-618. doi:10.1123/JSM.2014-0296

 

Works Cited

Abeza, Gashaw, et al. "Social Media Scholarship In Sport Management Research: A Critical Review." Journal Of Sport Management 29.6 (2015): 601-618. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.

Importance of Sports Facilties Through Recruitment

This article is not so much about how sports facilities in college become sustainable. This article explains the effect the sports facilities have on the student athletes. As a college coach, it is crucial for them to make sure that their campus fits the student athletes wants for a college career the next four years. Sport facilities are a big make or break it deal when it comes to recruiting athletes. Having a good looking sports facility will b easier for the recruit to make up his/ her decision. It would be obvious what the student athlete's decision would be if one college campus had a nice sports facility and the other not so much. This article described the importance of college sports facilities through the eyes of college coaches and student athletes looking to be recruited.

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Reference

SCHNEDER, R., & MESSENGER, S. (2012). THE IMPACT OF ATHLETIC FACILITIES ON THE RECRUITMENT OF POTENTIAL STUDENT-ATHLETES. College Student Journal, 46(4), 805-811.

 

Works Cited

SCHNEDER, RAY, and STEVE MESSENGER. "The Impact Of Athletic Facilities On The Recruitment Of Potential Student-Athletes." College Student Journal 46.4 (2012): 805-811. Academic Search Premier. Web. 5 Feb. 2016.