Following the reading of the chapters for unit 3, the purpose of this assignment is to understand how diversity and inclusion has shaped the landscape of
sport. The integration of sports, the development of women’s professional leagues, the acknowledgement of mental health awareness, the development of
the Special Olympics, etc. are all key examples of how sport has become more inclusive due to their response to these pivotal issues.
The chapters for unit 3 are in the book called: DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN SPORT ORGANIZATIONS (A MULTILEVEL PERSPECTIVE) FOURTH EDITION
ISBN # 978-1-1385869-5-6
See examples of Pivotal Issues below: (There are many from which you may choose)
-Integration of a specific sports league
-Development of a women’s league
Guidelines
Review the instructions below:
- Choose a specific instance of a pivotal issue and provide a summary of how this issue came into fruition.
• Why was this a diversity & inclusion issue?
• Who helped aid in addressing this issue? - Discuss the landscape of sport before this pivotal issue
• Who opposed these developments?
• Who supported the development?
• What arguments were used to justify this opposition? - How has the landscape of sport changed following this pivotal issue?
• What accomplishments are present from this change?
• What challenges persist?
• What do you believe are viable next steps?
Adhere to the following guidelines:
The assignment should be between 2-3 FULL (i.e., COMPLETE) pages and typed, using 1 inch margins, 12 point font, COVER PAGE, and following APA
formatting guidelines (double-spaced, in text references, reference list). Spelling, grammar, and formatting mistakes will count against the overall grade for
the assignment. See the American Psychological Association Publications Manual (7th ed.). This is available at the campus bookstore or online at
www.apa.org. Links to an external site.Take advantage of the TAMU computer services and writing center at http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/