Assignment Overview:
For this PowerPoint presentation, you will select a sport organization (e.g., professional team, college athletic department, nonprofit organization, or youth sport program). You will connect your chosen organization to one major course concept and analyze how that issue operates within the organization and the broader sport environment.
Your presentation should demonstrate your ability to apply course concepts, incorporate research, and critically evaluate the role of sport in society.
Please scroll down and read the specific instructions to help you complete the assignment and earn the best possible grade.
Instructions:
Before You Start Writing
- Review the grading rubric to understand how your work will be evaluated.
- Select a sport organization you can research effectively.
- Choose one course concept from the list below.
- Begin gathering at least 3 credible sources, as well as your textbook, to support your analysis.
Completing the Assignment (requirements)
Instructions:
Students must select one sport organization and connect it to one of the following course concepts:
- Race and ethnicity in sport
- Gender equity and Title IX
- Social class and access to sport
- Youth sport participation and specialization
- Violence and aggression in sport
- Athlete activism and social protest
- Media representation of athletes
- Disability sport and inclusion
- Globalization of sport
- Ethics, corruption, and governance
- Athlete mental health and well-being
Students must clearly demonstrate how the selected concept is relevant to their chosen organization throughout the presentation.
Research PowerPoint Components/Slides
1. Introduction (Title Slide and Overview)
- Include presentation title, your name, course, and date.
- Introduce the sport organization.
- Identify the course concept you selected.
- Provide a clear purpose or thesis for your presentation.
2. Organization Overview (2-3 slides)
- Describe the organization (type, level, mission, and purpose).
- Identify key stakeholders (athletes, coaches, community, etc.).
- Provide relevant background information.
3. Concept Explanation (2-3 slides)
- Define the selected course concept.
- Explain why this issue is important in sport.
- Include supporting information from the textbook and/or research.
4. Application to Organization (4-5 slides)
- Analyze how the issue appears within the organization.
- Provide specific examples (policies, programs, incidents, or trends).
- Highlight both strengths and challenges.
5. Analysis and Discussion (2-3 slides)
- Explain the impact on athletes, staff, and the broader community.
- Discuss ethical, cultural, social, or economic implications.
- Identify key stakeholders affected by the issue.
6. Practical Implications and Recommendations (1-2 slides)
- Propose realistic strategies or solutions.
- Connect recommendations to course concepts and research.
- Consider the role of leadership, education, or policy.
7. Conclusion (1 slide)
- Summarize key points.
- Reinforce the importance of the issue in sport.
- Provide final takeaways.
8. References (1 slide)
- Include at least 3 credible sources and the textbook- in-text citations are required in the presentation for all references listed.
- Use APA 7 format.
Presentation Guidelines:
- 10-15 slides total (excluding title slide and reference slide[s]).
- Use concise bullet points (avoid large paragraphs).
- Include visuals (images, graphs, charts) to support understanding.
- Maintain a professional and readable design.
Submit your presentation as a PowerPoint presentation. PDFs will not be accepted. See attached grading rubric for what will be assessed: