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.
Struggling with where to start this assignment? Follow this guide to tackle your assignment easily!
1) Decide Your Pair (one from Group A, one from Group B)
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Fast picks that pair well:
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Commit to a clear theme (e.g., “equity and access” or “money, mission, and outcomes”).
2) Build a 400–500 word plan for each question (use APA)
3) Answer Templates You Can Plug In
A1 – Coaching Standards (suggested angle):
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Thesis: Minimum youth-coach standards should prioritize safety, ethics, and basic pedagogy; incentives must reduce cost/time barriers for volunteers.
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Use these minimums (justify each with 1–2 sentences & a source):
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Concussion & heat illness training (annual).
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Background check & SafeSport/abuse prevention.
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CPR/AED & first-aid certification.
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Foundations of coaching course (age-appropriate instruction & LTAD).
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Incentives: fee waivers via leagues, micro-credentials, priority field time, recognition, small stipends, equipment discounts, or insurance premium reductions.
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Critical twist: Show how mandates without support can shrink volunteer pools; propose tiered certifications with scholarships.
A2 – High School Sports Mission (if chosen):
A3 – Athletic Scholarships (pro or con):
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For: access & social mobility, campus diversity, revenue sports funding non-revenue sports, NIL ecosystem complement.
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Against: academic mission drift, inequities between sports, budget strain; propose need+merit hybrids and academic performance guarantees.
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Critical twist: Distinguish D-I vs. D-III models and community college pathways.
B1 – Title IX Barriers (pick 5 and solve each):
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Common barriers: unequal facilities/resources, scheduling/prime time, coaching & leadership gaps, media coverage disparities, participation caps/roster management, harassment climates.
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Fixes: equity audits & public dashboards; proportional scheduling; targeted hiring & mentorship for women coaches; media coverage commitments; anonymous reporting & bystander training; community partnerships to expand feeder programs.
B2 – Mega-Events & Government Support:
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Positives: urban redevelopment, short-term tourism, national branding, sport participation legacy.
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Negatives: cost overruns, displacement, white-elephant venues, security expenses.
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Your stance on funding elite athletes: justify need + merit blends tied to transparency and safe-sport compliance.
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Diplomacy angle: weigh soft-power benefits vs. politicization risks; propose values-led engagement (inclusion, anti-corruption, sustainability) over propaganda.
4) Evidence Checklist (use at least 2–3 sources per answer)
5) Style & APA Must-Dos
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Times New Roman, 12-pt, double-spaced; 1-inch margins.
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Separate title page and reference page for the journal.
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In-text citations with DOI/URL where appropriate.
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Use topic sentences, transitions, and active voice. Avoid list-only writing.
6) Quick Example Starters (thesis seeds)
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A1: “Because youth sport is a health intervention as much as a pastime, leagues should require baseline safety and ethics credentials while subsidizing access so volunteers aren’t priced out.”
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A3: “Athletic scholarships advance educational access and campus vitality, but to serve the academic mission they must be coupled with progression benchmarks and need-sensitive aid.”
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B1: “Half a century after Title IX, resource parity—not just roster counts—remains the binding constraint; targeted equity audits and transparent scheduling can close the gap.”
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B2: “Mega-events can catalyze infrastructure but only under cost-cap governance; athlete funding should use a need-plus-merit rubric tied to safeguarding compliance.”
Curated Resource Links You Can Use
Coaching standards & training
High school & scholarships context
Title IX & equity
Mega-events & economics
APA style help
