12652Overview Networking is a critical skill for any position working in sports, especially for those in sales. How you describe yourself and your personal brand will help you build strong business relationships with colleagues, prospects, and future employers. An elevator pitch is often your first opportunity to make an impression in a business setting. Prompt […]

12645In this discussion, you will analyze the delivery of a salesperson from popular culture, thinking about how they deliver, communicate value, connect with people, and use storytelling. Identify an example of a pitch from popular culture and provide a link to the video. In your discussion post, answer the following questions about your example: Was […]

12629Overview In Module One, you identified a sport organization and the type of license or sponsorship you might sell. Now it is time to perform a SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis to gain a better sense of your organization’s market position and potential value, and to inform your sponsorship pitch preparation. In Module Two, […]

12623First, read the articles under this module’s Resources for examples of emerging sponsorship categories. Then conduct your own research to identify a first-of-its-kind sponsorship signed by a professional, collegiate, or amateur sports organization. Share key terms of the partnership, including the length of the agreement, whether it is exclusive or non-exclusive, and the sponsorship fee […]

12603Overview Research is a significant skill you will need to master to reach your target market and make strong business connections. Devoting sufficient time to research prospective sport organizations you wish to pursue will provide you with a foundational knowledge of those that are worthy of your attention as you start your career. Identifying a […]

12573In this final discussion, look back on your experiences in the course and thoughtfully reflect on what you have learned. Create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts. In your initial post, address the following: How has your understanding of wellness been enhanced as a result of analyzing it through […]

12562Project 7 Project Guidelines and Rubric Course Outcomes In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes: • Analyze the various components of wellness for investigating the influence of wellness on one’s discipline of study or chosen profession. • Integrate interdisciplinary approaches for determining the impact that contemporary issues in healthcare […]

12540Project Guidelines and Rubric Course Outcomes In this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following course outcomes: • Analyze the various components of wellness for investigating the influence of wellness on one’s discipline of study or chosen profession • Integrate interdisciplinary approaches for determining the impact that contemporary issues in healthcare systems have […]

12519Activity Guidelines and Rubric Overview In this activity, you will have the opportunity to examine how using critical analysis tools influences your interactions with others. You will also consider how the analysis of your topic might have turned out differently if you looked at it through a different lens. Completing this activity will result in […]

12518Wellness and Society So far in this course, we have explored wellness through the lenses of history, the humanities, and the natural and applied sciences. However, the social science lens is the last piece of the puzzle. In this discussion, you will review the topics you chose to examine in previous discussions; select one and […]