LESSON 10 - professional sport

Question 1

TRUE OR FALSE

the nature of professional sport occupies a powerful role in society

Answer 1

TRUE

Question 2

what are the three principals that form the professional sport industry ?

Answer 2

• labor
• management
• governance

Question 3

in regards to history of major professional sport, what countries ancient history do we discuss in class ?

Answer 3

greek Olympic Games

Question 4

describe inclusion and exclusion seen in history of major professional sports :

Answer 4

• segregation professional sports
• professional sport outlets for women

Question 5

what are the four unique aspects of professional sports ?

Answer 5

• interdependence
• structure and governance
• labor-management relations
• role of the electric and new media

Question 6

TRUE OR FALSE

teams need to compete and cooperate simultaneously ?

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

what is a league commissioner ?

Answer 7

a president who is in charge of your league

Question 8

name three structures/governance in professional sport :

Answer 8

• league commissioner
• board of governors or committee stricter composed of team owners
• central administrative unit

Question 9

name four labor management relations :

Answer 9

• baseball antitrust exemption
• collective bargaining
• free agency
• salary caps
• player draft

Question 10

name some importances of television :

Answer 10

• revenue
• enhances enjoyment of watching sport events
• sponsorship fees

Question 11

name some emerging sources of media coverage :

Answer 11

• satellite television providers
• siriusXM
• amazon prime video
• twitch

Question 12

name four revenue sources for professional sport teams :

Answer 12

• media contracts
• gate receipts
• licensing and merchandising revenue
• sponsorship

Question 13

what was the highest NFL team gate receipts in 2019 :

Answer 13

New England patriots

Question 14

what was the highest NBA team gate receipts in 2018-2019 :

Answer 14

golden state warriors

Question 15

what was the highest NHL team gate receipts in 2019-2020 :

Answer 15

vegas golden nights

Question 16

what was the highest MLB team gate receipts in 2019 :

Answer 16

New York Yankees

Question 17

what was the highest MLS team gate receipts in 2019 :

Answer 17

Atlanta united

Question 18

what was the highest WNBA team gate receipts in 2019 :

Answer 18

los ángeles sparks

Question 19

name three future challenges facing professional sport :

Answer 19

• maintaining labor - management harmony
• managing new technology
• dealing with globalization

Question 20

name the career opportunities in professional sport executive positions :

Answer 20

• chief executive or operating officer
• chief financial officer
• chief marketing officer
• general counsel
• general manager

Question 21

what does CMO stand for ?

Answer 21

chief marketing officer

Question 22

what does CFO stand for ?

Answer 22

chief financial officer

Question 23

what does CEO and COO stand for ?

Answer 23

chief executive or operating officen

Question 24

name the career opportunities in professional sport player personnel positions :

Answer 24

• medical, training and team support
• coaching staff
• player education and relations
• video support staff
• stadium and facility

Question 25

name career opportunities in profession sport business positions :

Answer 25

• ticket and corporate sales
• game experience
• advertising and promotions
• community and media relations
• database marketing coordinator
• hospitality coordinators
• ticketing
• sports data analyst