I have come a long way since I first began writing a blog for my sport management class. I am so thankful I took this class because it encouraged me to learn more about sports and how gender makes an impact on society and other athletes as well. I also had the opportunity to learn more about specific athletes, their struggles in athletics, their triumphs, and their lives.
I also highly enjoyed being able to post my reflections about readings and discussions in class as there is not always time to talk about a situation in depth in class. It has been interesting covering topics such as female body builders, women athletes and sex appeal, and the reasons why professional players would pay money to watch other athletes perform.
I enjoyed having the freedom to discuss topics more int depths and provide my own opinion. I never thought I would have such a strong stance on certain topics in sports as I do, but it was great learning about them and evaluating them. It was also great viewing other classmates opinions and providing feedback. I think this is a great way for students to get involved in the classroom and allow them to express themselves in class.
For me, the most impactful discussion was that of athletes with disabilities. Like i previously mentioned, this discussion made me open my eyes and realize not everyone can perform in the same way. Some people struggle to do simple tasks that athletes without disabilities can do with such ease. It was also valuable to realize that it is important to understand how those athletes feel and that one should take the initiative to perform on their level. I am so thankful that I was able to realize that, especially since I have a passion for working with the Special Olympics.
Overall, this course was a great opportunity to expand my knowledge of sports and the importance of viewing athletes for their talent, not their race, sexual orientation or gender. It is amazing how society is so quick to judge others that step outside the normal and succeed because of it.
Once again, this was a great class and I would recommend it to anyone.
I was glad that you mentioned the impact of our class discussion about disability sports. I mentioned this on an earlier blog entry, but I was really glad you spoke in class about your experiences working with the Special Olympics. You made some astute observations about those experiences and I thought it really contributed to our discussion. I am glad you enjoyed the experience of doing a blog!
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