Read the questions in the left column and take notes in the right column to help you prepare
for your portfolio assignment.
Element Notes
Event:
Summarize the events of the case study.
Lesson Objectives:
Which issues contained in the lesson
objectives are evident in the case study?
Impact:
What impact did the events have on
society? How does society view the
events?
Response(s):
What is your reaction to the events
outlined in the case study?
Result(s):
Would you have handled the situation any
differently? Please explain your response,
incorporating information learned up to this
point in the course.
Conclusion:
From the perspective of a sports manager,
what have you learned from the case
study, and how are you going to use the
information in the future?
Event: The case study involves a group of student athletes who were found to be taking performance-enhancing drugs to improve their athletic performance. The school's athletic program was suspended as a result.
Lesson Objectives: The lesson objectives related to ethics, integrity, and the impact of performance-enhancing drugs in sports are evident in the case study.
Impact: The events had a negative impact on society as it highlighted the issue of doping in sports and the pressure student athletes face to succeed.
Response(s): My reaction to the events is one of disappointment that the student athletes resorted to cheating to gain an advantage. It also raises concerns about the culture of athletics and the potential harm these drugs can cause to young individuals.
Result(s): I may have handled the situation differently by implementing more stringent drug testing policies and providing education on the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs. By applying this knowledge, I could help prevent similar incidents from happening in the future.
Conclusion: From the perspective of a sports manager, I have learned the importance of promoting ethical behavior and integrity in athletics. I will use this information in the future by implementing policies and programs to educate athletes on the risks of doping and fostering a culture of fair play and sportsmanship.