Amateurism Vs Professionalism

Question 1

Where did amateurism come from?

Answer 1

Originated in schools where students played team sports to distract them from being mischievous

Question 2

Why does amateurism exist?

Answer 2

So people can play sport for enjoyment rather than for a living

Question 3

What was the purpose of professional sport?

Answer 3

To make a living from playing sport

Question 4

Pros of Amateurism

Answer 4

Amateur sport is fun, doesn’t need to be serious

Question 5

Cons for Amateurism

Answer 5

Having work and training means not a lot of time for other things.

Question 6

Pros of Professionalism

Answer 6

Getting paid for playing your sport

Question 7

Con of Professionalism

Answer 7

Might not get paid enough, can’t play if you are too young, training, travel and compete on weekends. immense strain on their bodies.

Question 8

Are all professional athletes worth their money tag/value?

Answer 8

There’s no right or wrong answer just whatever your opinion is

Question 9

Why are some high performing athletes not getting paid enough?

Answer 9

Not making podium/winning, gender pay gap, amateurs not professionals

Question 10

How do semi professional athletes supplement their pay?

Answer 10

Working, endorsements, prize money

Question 11

What are the condition of the NCAA?

Answer 11

You can’t be a professional athlete aka being paid to play and play college sports.

Question 12

Why do you have to be an amateur to be a NCAA athlete?

Answer 12

Trying to preserve amateurism, don’t want athletes on contract, don’t want their athletes to be employees