Writing Assignment & Discussion

Week 3 Writing Assignment

After completing your reading, search the Internet for any article related to a current issue or trend about High School Sports. Submit a 1 to 2-page abstract/critique including proper APA format, on the article. The abstract will be at least one page, but not to exceed two pages double-spaced using 12 font size/Times New Roman font. The abstract will involve a summary of the article’s point and how it relates to chapter reading for this week’s Hall lecture.

i. Emphasis on the major theme(s) of the article should be given.

ii. An explanation of the evidence and facts supporting the author’s main points should be listed.

iii. If one quotes or paraphrases the author’s work, credit must be given to that author through proper APA formatting. No plagiarism.

iv. Include your name, course number/title, date, and name of the abstract on a separate cover page when submitting this assignment.

The critique should include your critical views about the subject matter and how you would deal with the current issue or trend in high school sports if you were in the role as an administrator with decision making abilities from a Christian perspective.

Week 3 Discussion Question 1 250words

What are the three participant groups identified in interscholastic sport in the landmark survey on American Youth and Sports Participation (Ewing and Seefeldt 1990)? If you participated in high school sport, which of the three were you in? What about your classmates?

Week 3 Discussion Question 2 250words

What is positive about intercollegiate sport? Do you feel that according to Philippians 4:6, student athlete should “not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present their requests to God”? Please explain.