Chapter 3 Globalization and sport
what is the predominant form of sport delivery in the country on canada?
amateur sport
Christine Sinclair,
captain of the Canadian national soccer team
In canada, professional sport is governed in the _______, but amateur sport is governed by _______.
free market system, Sport Canada
Graham Brown
CEO of U Sports, Canada
What are some similarities between canada and united states?
language and cultural similarities
Each country has its own sports leagues. what is an example of this?
the National Football League (NFL) in the United States and the Canadian Football League (CFL) in Canada.
Kirsty Duncan
,minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, oversees Sport Canada
Carlos Cordeiro
,president, United States Soccer Federation
Canadian Women's open (golf)
An official event of the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour, sponsored by Canadian Pacific Railway.
Kevin Plank
CEO of Under Armour
Sarah Hirschland,
CEO of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee
sport in the united states is closely associated with what country?
Canada
Major League Baseball World Series
Contested since 1903, this annual fall event consists of a best-of-seven series of games.
Pan American and Parapan American Games:
Held every four years and is host to 41 member nations the year before the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Lebron James
NBA player and activist
what four leagues are located in both US an Canada
NHL, NBA, MLS and MLB
NFL Super Bowl
One of the highest viewed sporting events in the United States, as well as Canada.
what are the most visible and highly publicized component of sport in the united states and canada?
Professional sport leagues and competitions
US Open Tennis Championship
Since 1987, the fourth and final major tennis event (internationally) of the Grand Slam.
Daytona 500
The pinnacle of auto-racing championships in the United States.
2026 world cup
Upcoming event jointly hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico
what are the cultimating competitions of professional sports in the US?
World Series (Major League Baseball), Super Bowl (National Football League), Grey Cup (Canadian Football League), and Stanley Cup of Hockey (National Hockey League).
What is Sport Canada?
a branch of the national government system
What are the most prominant sports in the United States?
baseball, basketball, and American football
What are some differences between Canada and United States?
geographic and demographical characteristics
What are the most prominent sports in Canada?
hockey remains the most prominent professional sport, followed by the Canadian Football League.
how is the management of sports in canada ran?
managed by a small paid staff or a relatively large group of volunteers.
Up until the mid-____century, sport in Canada had been mostly a recreational activity pursued by interested participants and wealthy benefactors.
mid-20th century
sport is an important _____, _____, ______ component of north america?
social, cultural, and political
Serena Williams
tennis player, 23 Grand Slam singles titles
What does the management of sport depending on?
the country and financial structure of the sporting system
Does government play a role in the management and direction of the nation's sport system?
very small
