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Role Models in Sports. Kevin Newcomer and Morgan Eck. Thesis. To inform the class on the impact of Role models in sport. What is a role model?. A person who serves as a model in a particular behavioral or social role for another person to emulate.
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Role Models in Sports Kevin Newcomer and Morgan Eck
Thesis • To inform the class on the impact of Role models in sport.
What is a role model? • A person who serves as a model in a particular behavioral or social role for another person to emulate. • "It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them."Mark Twain
Good Role Models • Respect • Charity • Confidence, not arrogance • Good Decision making • Apologize and admit mistakes
Bad Role Models • Steroids • Swearing • Poor Sport • Domestic Abuse • Drug Use
Interview Q’s • What does an athlete do to become a good role model? • Do you have any sports Role Models?
Mr. Watkins A. Work hard; Play hard; remember it is just a game; Not make excuses when things go wrong; jump back in when down & work harder. A. Hines Ward; Roy Williams (Coach); Brett Favre
Mr. Jankowski A. They live their life in a way which supports their dedication to their family, religion, and society as a whole. No sports role model. Someone should not be a role model because of their athletic prowess alone.
Mr. Gresh A. I don’t think they need to do anything. People who enjoy their sport or appreciate what they are able to do should be respected. A. Michael Jordan – leadership Lebron James – Ability, leadership
Mr. Kreisher A. – Be aware of the image they portray; Promote leadership through action; Be responsible; Give back to others. A. – Jim Kelly; Don Bebee; Brad Butler; Ken Hampe; Frank Jankowski
Coach Hampe A. Shows good qualities; Confidence; Not afraid to be unique; Dedication; Modesty; Charity A. Dan Gamble and Cael Sanderson.
Statistics • Out of Ten People 8 said they had a role model in sports. 2 said they didn’t.
In Your Opinion • Are these good or bad Role Models? • Who is your Sports Role Model?