Categories of Sports (Part 1)

Question 1

Explain what a professional athlete is and give an example

Answer 1

An athlete who has the will and ability to earn an income from a particular sport
Ex. NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL

Question 2

Explain what a recreational athlete is and give an example

Answer 2

Playing a sport for fun
Ex. Golf, tennis, bowling, hiking, skiing, snowboarding

Question 3

Explain what an amateur athlete is

Answer 3

An athlete who has never accepted money, or who accepts money under restrictions, for participating in a competition

Question 4

Explain what a sports franchise is

Answer 4

Sports team
These franchises have their own marketing departments

Question 5

List some ways sports franchises can generate revenue

Answer 5

1. Broadcast-media contracts
2. Ticket and stadium sales
3. Licensing agreements
4. Sponsorships

Question 6

Describe what a commissioner is

Answer 6

The head, president or CEO of a league

Question 7

Define e-sports

Answer 7

A form of competition using video games
Often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams

Question 8

Explain NCAA

Answer 8

National College Athletic Association of America
National organizations that governs college/university athletics and oversees important decisions pertaining to athletics

Question 9

What is the committee that runs university sports in Canada

Answer 9

U-sports