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KNES 287 Sport and American Society
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Sporting Biography -- Jen Sterling (T.A./Message Board Moderator), 17:38:58 09/04/03 Thu

Well, as message board moderator I was supposed to kick this discussion off and sort of lead the way for you all but I see that Adesanya has beaten me to it. Regardless, here is my contribution and kick-off to the message board 'season.'

I am a doctoral student in the Sport Commerce and Culture program within the Kinesiology department here at Maryland. I was born and Iowa and moved here recently from Seattle. My sporting involvement encompasses the full spectrum of the work to play continuim, minus the professional athlete. Occupationally I have been involved in athletic training and within the administrative structure of USA Volleyball, as well as making the pursuit of this sociological perspective of sport my professional aspiration. I also make some spare change as a whitewater guide during the summer. My leisure participation ranges from competitive collegiate athletics to hiking; although some of you may want to argue the categorical placement of collegiate athletics as a subgroup of leisure, rather than professional, participation. I am an avid ultimate frisbee participant and an outdoor enthusiast. I much prefer actually participating in the game but given the choice I would rather see the game in person (active participation) than watch it on TV or read about it (passive participation).
The outcomes of my involvement in sport involve all the E's; some more than others. For me, sport has most often provided excitement, expression, exercise and an economic impact. The sports that I play add variety and excitement to my life and allow me to express certain world views (see above chosen sports) all the while providing exercise. Economically, sport has allowed me to pay my rent for the last two years. The education and entertainment E's have had a lesser impact on my life. Although a younger version of myself was once socialized via sport its impact has lessened. As far as entertainment goes, I honestly find sports more fulfilling than entertaining. Not to say that I don't get caught up in the frenzy but most likely less than the average sport lover.

Well, that's enough I think.
Remember, 9:00am on Monday is the cut-off for postings.
Have a good weekend.
Men's soccer, Terps vs. UCLA (1 & 2 in the nation) Friday at 8pm.

Jen


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Sporting Biography -- Albert Jones,II, 17:36:20 09/04/03 Thu

What's up people, my name is Albert but I perfer that everyone call me "Aj." I from P.G. County, MD. and I am currently playing football for Maryland and hope to play professionally in the NFL. I have been playing american football and basketball all my life. Now I just use basketball as a leisure activity, but somtimes I play competively because I can't help myself. It like a nagging itch that needs to be sratched. I've just recently been a passive spectator due the fact that I transfer from a difference school so, I had to watch the football team practice for a little while. I also watch professional games but, when doing that I am more of an active spectator. When I watch games I always have my full attention to the game or games I watch. I really don't go to professional games that much because it makes me want to go out there and play with them(Which will happen in about 4 years).


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Sporting Biography -- Adesanya A. Sokoya, 15:19:36 09/04/03 Thu

Whats up everyone? I am Adesanyap; born in DC but grew up in MD; my parents, however, came from Nigeria. I have basically done everything about sports apart from the professional participation and occupational participation. Normally, when I engage in leisure participation its to releave stress and/or to have fun, I also played a couple of sports in high school as well that was done to have fun. Like most people I do pasive spectating with my friends of family and yell at the televison and place bets with them as well, none of which has been paid. I have also done a bit of active spectating. I don't really like it because I can't really see what is goin on and have a hard time paying attention. However, there are times were i got perfect seating and was really into the game. I found that when your in a crowd of people with a common goal, you as well tend to pick up on there views and follow the crowd.


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[> Sporting Biography -- Darren V. Lim, 09:54:44 09/07/03 Sun

Hey everyone, My name is Darren and I'm a sophmore Kinesiology major from Silver Spring, MD. I have a lifetime love of sports and have both actively and inactively participated in a very wide range of them. The ones that I seem to enjoy most are basketball, football, tennis, and volleyball. If I'm not playing sports you can find me watching them and sometimes even studying. Another one of my greatest passions is sport fishing. Although there might be some controversy over whether or not this is a sport I just thought I'd mention it.


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