Discuss the evolution of women participating in the modern Olympics. Give a brief history of the beginning and how inclusion happened. Mention any major milestones and obstacles. Where do we stand today.
Discuss the history of the integration of Major League Baseball. Include the years prior to integration when the Negro Leagues were popular. Include the major names who made integration possible. Also include the difficulties encountered. Include information on how it progressed through the 60’s and 70’s and where we are today.
Discuss the evolution of women in running and how women running the marathon became possible. Include major events, places and people. You can include and should include the marathon in the Olympics as part of your answer.
Discuss the paying of college athletes. What are the reasons for and against. What does this say to the rest of the student body? Which athletes/sports teams would you pay and why? How
Would a figure be reached? Would there be conditions?
Discuss the integration of college football in the U.S. When did it occur and how was it different in different parts of the country. What were the factors in the progress or lack of progress in different parts of the country. Where does it stand today. Last why do you think the numbers have changed as far as per cent of participation?
Discuss the topic of including transgender and gender identity in sports. Should people who are transgender or who identify as the opposite birth gender be allowed to compete? On what levels or would it be different for different groups: high school,college,pros? Give real examples where this has been allowed or disallowed. What are the pros and cons. How does this affect a persons rights?
Discuss the differing views of allowing players to turn professional from high schools and colleges. What are the issues. Why is it different for the different sports? What should the rule be? Should players who sign scholarships be binded to the college for 4 years or until they get a degree. Are sports using colleges for their benefit? Are student athletes using colleges for their benefit? Please defend your answers with facts not just opinions.