Final Exam Flashcards
Define globalization.
a process or combination of processes through which the world is becoming an integrated place.
Name and describe the 3 types of globalization.
- Economic: ex. growth of international brands
- Political: ex. WTO, IMF, EU
- Cultural: ex. blending of cultures
Name 3 pros of sport labor markets.
- higher athlete salaries
- greater player rights
- more exposure for leagues
- no longer ultimate control of the owners
Name 3 cons of sport labor markets.
- reduced many leagues to be considered minor leagues
- no longer the hometown athlete bond
- rich teams, countries and leagues get the majority of the benefits
Name 3 pros of globalization and promotion of sport.
- switch from fan ticket revenue to new “revenue streams”
- increase in merchandise marketing
- global exposure of the sport
- major increase in revenue through pay TV
Name 3 cons of globalization and promotion of sport.
- major leagues dominate
- traditional sports must compete with imported sports
- bigger is not necessarily better
Define physical literacy.
the mastering of fundamental movement skills and fundamental sport skills that permit a child to read their environment and make appropriate decisions, allowing them to move confidently and with control in a wide range of physical activity situations
What are the pros and cons of a alumni funded model?
PROS
- better teams get better funding
- teams with successful alumni get more money
- no money is taken from the school
CONS
- alumni bail
- don’t follow school guidelines
- school can lose control
Give 4 reasons why governments intervene in sport?
- ideological instrument for social cohesion (ex. national unity)
- sport as a instrument for economic development (ex. hosts bring in revenue)
- sport as a instrument of foreign policy (olympics in China to promote human rights)
- sport fostering social development and social inclusion (equality in gender, race)
What is the overall goal of Canada Sport Plan 2012?
Canada is a leading sports nation where all Canadians can pursue sport to the extent of their abilities and interests
What is the introduction portion of the Canada Sport Plan 2012?
develop fundamental skills, participate in organized and unorganized sports and have fun in a socially enjoyable environment
What is the competitive sport portion of the Canada Sport Plan 2012?
opportunity to systemically improve and measure their performance against others
Name the steps of LTAD.
- active start
- FUNdamentals
- learning to train
- training to train
- learning to compete
- training to compete
- learning to win
- winning for a living
- retainment/active for life
What are the windows of trainability? (CTD)
- Time when children are ready and able to develop fundamental sport skills and abilities such as running, jumping and throwing
- able to improve their speed, agility and balance, which are related sport skills
What is the typical PHV (peak height velocity) of a female?
12-13
What is the typical PHV (peak height velocity) of a male?
13-14
Youth training before PHV (peak height velocity) should consist of:
- gymnastics
- core skills
- lots of sports
What are the pros and cons of the late bloomer?
Pros: more time to develop skill
Cons: typically don’t make teams based on size
Why is the windows of trainability important to realize?
Children who do not develop their fundamental motor skills by age 12 are unlikely to reach their genetic athletic potential
Current emphasis on outcome based on sport means what:
- developmental athletes over-compete and under-train
- Parents are not educated about LTAD
- There is no talent identification system
- Sports specialize too early in an attempt to attract and retain participants
- Fundamental movement skills and sport skills are not taught properly
- Preparation is geared to the short-term outcome of winning, and not to the process
- Chronological rather than developmental age (maturity) is used in training/competition planning
What are the goals of the Alberta Sports Plan?
- improve gender equity and programming for under-represented populations
- use sport as a social development tool for youth at risk and economically disadvantaged families
- strive for excellence through the provision of opportunities to achieve inter-provincially, nationally and internationally
- improve the health of individuals through increased physical literacy and physical activity
- compliment education goals, shared resources and knowledge in support of the holistic growth and development of children
Describe power & performance sports in the future.
- will be the dominant sport form in the immediate future
- sponsors will give priority to these sports
Describe pleasure & participation sports in the future.
- will grow as “connections” are given priority over confrontation and domination
- sponsorships will be difficult to obtain and maintain for these sports
Power & performance sports will remain dominant, but questions will be raised about what 3 things?
- the use of technology to push human limits
- fairness and the use of biotechnology
- injuries, ethics, and access to training and participation
4 factors producing growth in growth & pleasure sports will be:
- concerns about health and fitness
- participation preferences among older people
- values brought to sports by women
- groups seeking alternative sports
