Developed by Dr. Roger Grooters, Director of Academic Programs for the University of Nebraska Athletics Department, the Game Plan tapes are a hybrid of useable information and questionable baloney (somewhat similar to the Where There's a Will, There's An `A" series). The two programs are nearly identical, with one rather important difference: student graduate interviewees in the Game Plan for Student Athletes tape are either current or former professional sports players. Too, the "sports" version also includes sports related statistics (such as "only 1 in 12,000 will make it to a professional sport," a confusing statistic, at best12,000 interested people, or 12,000 anybodies?). After Grooters' introductory pep talk, host Jon Kelley interviews various professors and former students, covering the subjects of career exploration, college selection, and financial aid. In the second half of the program, the topics addressed include preparation for college exams, academic preparation (how to succeed in college), and career development. While some of the information is useful (and available on other tapes) the presentation here is either questionable or downright bogus. On one "sports" tape, all the professors have credentials with places like Notre Dame University and Iowa State University, while on the other tape, the same people making the same speeches are credited as being from "Division One University" (whatever that is). Too, students talk about how the Game Plan video helped them make the right choices throughout college; a rather odd claim since the video was only created in 1991. The final straw comes when one realizes that the "students" in both tapes though different students with different affiliations-are saying the same things. Plus, this little grab-bag has "mom" testimonials about the video, and a major plug for the Stanley H. Kaplan Co.'s "helpful hints" package for taking the ACT or SAT. Granted, no genuine harm will come to people who watch this tape; but the producers have the scruples of a mongoose, so why bother? Not recommended. (Available from: Instructional Video, Inc. 727 "O" Street, Lincoln, NE 68508; 1-800228-0164.)
Game Plan For College Succes; Game Plan For Student Athlete
(1991) 52 m. $49.95 (workbook included). Prime Partners (dist. by Instructional Video, Inc.). Public performance rights included. Color cover. Vol. 7, Issue 3
Game Plan For College Succes; Game Plan For Student Athlete
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