Global Issues Project
Summary
While researching and completing my Global Issues project, I learned a great amount about many different religions, and their beliefs and practices. Additionally, I learned how these religions affect athletes who practice them, and how those athletes use their beliefs to succeed in their sport's performances. By creating a slideshow presentation, I am able to inform others on what I learned through this process, spreading awareness about this topic.
How does religion impact athletes?
Religion and sports are two of the global studies themes that I am particularly interested in, so I decided to tie them together in this project. As a religious athlete, I know that the two topics can go hand in hand, and I wanted to explore other athletes' experiences and how religion impacts them.
Using the presentation I created, I hosted a Social Justice Day Workshop. During the workshop we held discussions and talked about personal experiences, along with going through the slide presentation about professional athletes. Through the workshop, I was able to learn more about my peers' thoughts and opinions on the topic of religious athletes.