Sports Management Quiz 1
Which of the following ways might a student use to determine which career in the sport industry might be the most appealing?
Read a variety of publications, conduct informational interviews, and volunteer for sporting events
What other sports developed management structures similar jockey clubs
Cricket and Boxing
Who founded the National League
William Hulbert
What happens during a behavioral interview?
You are asked questions which are probed for specific examples
Fred Corcoran convinced cities to host golf tournaments by telling them the benefits of
....
The practice of binding a professional baseball player to his ballclub was called
....
Which of the following statements is not true regarding a cover letter?
.....
When deciding with which professionals to conduct informational interviews, students should consider which of the following categories of people
Alumni, friends and relatives
Which of the following was not an inaugural member of the National League?
Baltimore
Which of the following is not a way a student can establish network of contacts in the sport industry?
Conduct informational interviews, ask his or her professor, and volunteer
Fred Corcoran made his contribution to the sport industry by developing professional tennis tournaments.
False
The first sport management academic program was at Ohio State University.
False
There are less than 100 sport management programs in the United States.
False
Which of the following skills should you include in a skills section on your resume?
Languages, webdesign and ticketing sytems
Which of the following is not a professional organization that could provide networking opportunities for students?
NABA (National Association of Black Accountants)
The first organized group of professional baseball players was known as the
National Association of Professional Baseball Players
The first recognized jockey club was in
Newmarket
It is a good idea to engage in light conversation when on an interview
True
Professional associations such as National Intramural Recreational Sports Association provide job leads for college students
True
The Internet is a good source of information regarding prospective jobs and internships.
True