Sociology of sport exam 2

Describes how coaches and players are seen in the industry.

Athletes- commodity/contribution to bottom line of sport Coaches- supervisors of athletes

What are 3 environmental characteristics created by sport?

1) People need time away from work to watch or participate in sport. Industrialization has changed the average worker's opportunity for leisure time 2) People need money to spend on sport. For sport business to succeed, society must create an economic environment in which the majority of it's people can afford to be sport consumers 3) People must live in relatively concentrated areas to use sports facilities, travel to sport events, and identify with a local professional sports team. Small cities and rural areas can rarely support a professional team, so they focus on a local college or high school sport

27. The first collegiate athletic event was between what two schools?

1852 first collegiate athletic event between Harvard and Yale

List two ways foundations are described and created

1) Corporate Foundation- private, but boards made up of corporate officers a) Endowment funds exist separately b) They have their own professional staff 2) Family Foundation- receive endowments from individuals or families a) Many large family foundations have been around a long time and become household names

26. From a conflict theorist perspective, how does sport detract from the educational goals of an educational institution?

1) Education promotes inequality 2) Hidden curriculum

What are 3 issues facing the business of sport?

1) Fan Safety 2) Social Activism 3) Gambling/Daily Betting

25. From a functionalist perspective, how does sport contribute to the educational goals of an educational institution?

1) Socialization 2) Social integration 3) Social placement

11. The average career length for a professional athlete is A) 3.5 years B) 12.5 years C) 5 years D) 10 years

A) 3.5 years

7. Which of the following is not a problem when using public funds for building a sport venue? A) Teams stay and play in older stadiums. B) The construction of a stadium can create local jobs. C) The money could be used instead for public education and low-income housing. D) Taxpayers end up bearing much of the cost burden.

A) Teams stay and play in older stadiums

20. Which of the following statements is false? A) All states require coaches to have a state teaching credential. B) Nine states require coaches to obtain specific coaching education. C) ASEP was the original coaching education provider for the NFHS. D) The first set of national standards for high school coaches was crafted in 1995.

A) all states require coaches to have a state teaching credential

22. The most significant recent change in the dissemination of coach education and assessment is A) the availability of education and certification via the Internet B) a set of new federal laws requiring coach certification at all levels C) changes in philosophy to promote more democratic and less authoritarian coaching D) an agreement by national organizations about coaching competencies

A) the availability of education and certification via the internet

18. Which of the following is not a problem with relying on volunteer coaches? A) Volunteers tend to stay with a team for many years. B) Volunteers who are trained tend to leave after a few years. C) Volunteers may not be qualified to coach. D) Volunteers are often inexperienced and untrained.

A) volunteers tend to stay with a team for many years

12. According to Plunkett Research, annual revenues from the purchase of sport clothing and equipment are approximately A) US$500 million B) US$50 billion C) US$100 billion D) US$1 billion

B) $50 billion

16. Which of the following is not a positive influence of a coach? A) The coach educates her or his athletes. B) The coach pushes athletes to win at all costs. C) The coach uses innovative training methods. D) The coach uses a democratic leadership style.

B) The coach pushes athletes to win at all costs

24. Which of the following is not a negative influence of a coach? A) Humiliating a player B) Allowing players to help make decisions C) Using physical punishment when a player makes an error D) Not knowing the skills of a sport

B) allowing players to help make decisions

23. Coaches at different levels of competition do not require A) different philosophies and coaching styles B) personal playing ability at a high level C) knowledge, skills, and competencies specific to the level of their athletes D) general coaching knowledge and competencies

B) personal playing ability at a high level

10. Which of the following is not an example of a professional sport being operated as a monopoly? A) player drafts restricting potential players to only one team B) sales of licensed team merchandise C) sharing of revenue from the sale of television rights D) a fee levied by a league for starting a new franchise or moving an existing one

B) sales of licensed team merchandise

29. What is social inequality?

Condition in which members of a society have different amounts of wealth, prestige, or power

28. Discuss how globalization of sport is viewed from certain perspectives.

Conflict - Income and wealth, overpromising benefits, underestimating costs, public resources for private gain feminist - sexism (women underrepresented) , human trafficking Critical- Development (economic, community health improvement, city infrastructure Interactionist - highlights nationalism Figurational - unsustainability

What is CSR?

Corporate Social Responsibility is defined as an organization's initiative to assess and take responsibility for effects on environmental and societal well being

8. Which of the following is not an example of sport being operated as a monopoly? A) Players can negotiate with only one team if they are drafted. B) New teams have to pay large fees to join a league. C) Leagues can work together to eliminate new leagues. D) Anyone can own a team.

D) Anyone can own a team

21. Which of the following is not a difference between coaching boys and coaching girls? A) Girls tend to place more emphasis on teamwork, self-improvement, and team goals. B) Boys tend to be more concerned with winning. C) Boys tend to blame a poor outcome on outside forces, such as officials, weather, or illegal play by an opponent. D) Girls enjoy sport more if the coach provides a cooperative atmosphere.

D) Girls enjoy sport more if the coach provides a cooperative atmosphere

15. Which coach is identified with the Pyramid of Success? A) Bob Hurley B) Pat Summitt C) Vince Lombardi D) John Wooden

D) John Wooden

19. Which of the following is true about college coach training? A) College coaches must have had playing experience at either the professional or the Olympic level. B) Colleges require coaches to take the same certification program that high school coaches take. C) All colleges require coaches to teach at the institution. D) Most colleges require coaches to hold a college degree.

D) Most colleges require coaches to hold a college degree

14. What percentage of football and men's basketball programs have shown a profit in recent years? A) None B) over 75 percent C) about 10 percent D) about 50 percent

D) about 50 percent

17. Which of the following is not a negative influence of a coach? A) instilling prejudice in athletes B) punishing poor performance C) focusing on winning at all costs D) creating a fun environment

D) creating a fun environment

9. The economic effects of recreational sport are measured through sales of which of the following? A) tickets to professional sporting events B) marching band instruments C) sport equipment D) high school uniforms

D) high school uniforms

13. The most significant source of annual revenue for owners of professional football franchises is A) ticket sales B) luxury box sales C) stadium concessions (including refreshments, parking, and merchandise) D) television rights fees

D) television rights fees

30. What is mega event syndrome?

Large scale cultural (including commercial and sporting) events, which have dramatic character, mass popular appeal, and international significance

What is hippomania?

Madness for horses: 1) Chariot drivers adored/treated as kings 2) Dressed in specific colors 3) Spectators came dressed in driver's specific color

31. How can nationalism be both good and bad?

Negative nationalists prey on people who are losing ground economically and socially. Positive nationalism can soften burdens of economic change.