The Globalized Sport Industry: Historical Perspectives

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, organizations, historical forces, and legal concepts from Chapter 2 on the globalized sport industry.

Mother of Sport

A designation for Great Britain, which created, acculturated, and exported sport while disseminating British sporting values globally.

Young Men's Christian Association

An organization instrumental in early sport participation in the United States and China, which helped spread sports such as basketball and volleyball globally.

Industrial Revolution

A historical period quintessential in developing contemporary sport through new organization, structure, and technological advances.

Sporting Goods Industry

A key component of sport socialization involving major international conglomerates (e.g., Adidas, Nike, Callaway) that produce essential equipment, apparel, and footwear affecting participation.

Mega Sport Events

Large-scale international competitions, such as the World Cup and Olympic Games, that command global attention, drive economic development, upgrade infrastructure, and foster sport tourism.

Qiaodan Sports Co., Ltd.

A Chinese sport shoes and apparel manufacturer involved in a major intellectual property dispute with NBA player Michael Jordan over the unauthorized use of the Chinese transliteration of his name.

International Sport Labor Movement

The cross-border movement of athletes and coaches that enhances athletic performance and league revenues, though potentially creating disadvantages for developing economies whose athletic talent is recruited by developed nations.

Trademark Squatting

A legal issue in international sport licensing where entities exploit loopholes in copyright protection and trademark enforcement to register names without authorization, often complicated by language and cultural barriers.