Sport Development and Management Vocabulary

Flashcards focused on key vocabulary terms and definitions related to the sport development and management course.

Sport Sector

A collective term for all organizations relating to a particular type of production or process in sports.

Public Sub-sector

A non-profit segment of the sport sector that includes organizations funded by local or national government.

Voluntary Sub-sector

A non-profit segment composed of community-focused organizations that require membership and are run by volunteers.

Commercial Sub-sector

A for-profit segment that includes professional teams, events, and organizations that sell sport-related products.

Sport Development

The processes involved in developing systems, structures, and processes within the sport sector.

Sport for Development

Utilizing sport as a tool for social, political, economic, and health improvements.

Stakeholders

Individuals or organizations with an interest or concern in the operations of the sport sector.

Accountability

The obligation of organizations to report and be answerable to their funders or members regarding their activities and outcomes.

Membership-led

A structure where organizations are run on the interests and votes of their members.

Revenue Generation

The process of income production through various commercial activities in the sport sector.