LESSON 12 - international sport management

Question 1

what is international sport ?

Answer 1

sport when the participants represent at least two countries

Question 2

what are the 5 factors in unprecedented International growth ?

Answer 2

• olympic and Paralympic Games
• opportunities for women
• redefinition of international sport
• extension of recruitment and marketing
• emerging economies as potential hosts

Question 3

what are two years we saw dramatic changes in the Olympic Games ?

Answer 3

1968 and 1972

Question 4

describe dramatic changes in the olympic games :

Answer 4

• 1968 Mexico City games
• summer olympics of 1972
• controversy involving individual athletes
• debate over inequities in team sports

Question 5

why was the summer olympics of 1972 dramatic ?

Answer 5

it permanent altered safety and security procedures & the conflict between amateurism and professionalism

Question 6

what is title IX ?

Answer 6

set of revolution in womens sports worldwide where women and men now nearly equal in number of athletes, sports, and events

Question 7

what does the “new dawn in women’s sports” mean ?

Answer 7

women are assuming leadership roles in international federations

Question 8

what sport is the world’s sport obsession ?

Answer 8

soccer

Question 9

describe recruitment and marketing of international sport management :

Answer 9

• numerous options for athletes and teams
• enhance consumer access
• recruitment
• sport marketing as a global phenom
• emerging economies

Question 10

what are some current issues in international sport :

Answer 10

• concerns associated with governance
• environmental sustainability and the olympic games
• gender equality

Question 11

what are some concerns associated with governance in regards of current issues in international sport :

Answer 11

• Paralympic governance concerns
• match fixing
• drug testing and arbitration
• corporate sponsorship

Question 12

what are some essentials for aspiring international sport managers :

Answer 12

• tool kit for future sport management leaders
• international sport managers’ skill set
• volunteer and internship programs in international sports
• networking

Question 13

name some practical application examples :

Answer 13

• social media and international sport
• critical thinking in international sport
• ethics in international sport

Question 14

what are two examples of ethics in international sport ?

Answer 14

sports betting and corruption