L6 - Sports and Its Categories - Part 1
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What defines to being a sport?
A normal physical activity or skill
Carried out under a publicly agreed set of rules
With a recreational purpose for competition, for self-enjoyment, to attain excellence, for the development of skill, or some combination of these.
What are the 6 categories of sports?
Professional
Recreational
Amateur
College/University
High school
E-sports
What is classified as a professional sport?
A sport that consist of professional athletes?
Who would be classified as a professional athlete?
An athlete who has the will and ability to earn an income from a particular sport.
Who are sanctioned league events are presented by?
sports franchises
Sports franchises have their own ______________________.
marketing departments
How is revenue generated in professional sports?
through…
Broadcast-media contracts
Ticket and stadium sales
Licensing agreements
Sponsorships
Who usually heads a league?
a commissioner
What are some sports that would be classified as being recreational sports?
Golf
Tennis
Bowling
Hiking
Skiing
Snowboarding
What would an amateur sport consist of?
an amateur athlete
Who would be called an “amateur athlete”?
An athlete who has never accepted money, or who accepts money under restrictions specified by a regulatory body, for participating in a competition.
What organizations are known to be college/university sports?
NCAA and U sports
What are these NCAA/U?
They are national organizations that governs college/university athletics and oversees important decisions pertaining to athletics.
What is a factor that affects the popularity of sports in Canada and the United States?
Regional influences
Within communities, what kind of source is high school sports?
a source of pride and part of tradition.
What form does this sports organization, “e-sports,” take?
Often takes the form of organized, multiplayer video game competitions, particularly between professional players, individually or as teams.
What form of competition is e-sports?
Is a form of competition using video games.