Managing Participant Sport Across the Lifespan and Athletics

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to managing participant sport across the lifespan, including definitions of youth and community sport, structures in interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics, and the role of sport management and marketing agencies.

Youth Sport

Organized athletics programs for children, focusing on skill development, fun, and socialization.

Community Sport

Local often volunteer-driven programs for all ages emphasizing participation, recreation, and health rather than profit.

Professional Sport

Sports that generate revenue and entertainment, featuring elite athletes and focusing on competition and business performance.

Human Resource Management (HRM)

A framework for recruiting, developing, and retaining staff/volunteers.

Interscholastic Athletics

Programs governed by organizations like the NFHS that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and enhance school spirit.

Centralized Organizational Structure

Decisions concentrated at the athletic director level.

Decentralized Organizational Structure

Decisions shared with coaches or departments.

Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act (EADA)

Requires reporting of gender equity in collegiate sports.

League Think

Teams work collectively for league stability, even if competing individually.

Collective Bargaining

Negotiation between players and owners regarding labor contracts.

Sherman Antitrust Act

A law that prevents monopolistic practices, applicable to league operations.

Sport Management and Marketing Agencies

Agencies that represent athletes, teams, or events for marketing and brand management.

Critical Areas of Intercollegiate Athletic Administrators

Compliance, finance, marketing, student-athlete welfare, facility management.