RSM 250 Quiz 3 Study Guide

1852 Crew Race

First commercial intercollegiate athletic event in the U.S. (Harvard vs. Yale)

1869 Football Game

First intercollegiate football game (Rutgers vs. Princeton)

Intercollegiate Football Association

First governing association for college football, established in 1876.

Big Ten Conference

Founded in 1895 to create student eligibility rules.

IAAUS

Formed in 1906 to make football safer; later became the NCAA.

NCAA

Primary governing body of intercollegiate athletics in the U.S.

Knight Commission (1989)

Formed after public concern about college athletics; pushed reforms in recruiting, academics, and finances.

Common Criticisms of College Athletics

Low graduation rates, recruiting violations, academic fraud, high costs, prioritizing athletics over education.

1896 Women’s Basketball Game

First women’s college basketball game (Cal vs. Stanford).

AIAW

Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, founded in 1971.

NAIA

Governing body founded in 1940 for small colleges (~300 members).

NJCAA

Governing body for 2-year colleges founded in 1937 (~500 members).

NCAA Division I

Largest schools; full scholarships common.

NCAA Division II

Partial scholarships; must sponsor at least 10 sports.

NCAA Division III

No athletic scholarships; emphasizes participation.

FBS

Football Bowl Subdivision; must average 15,000+ attendance.

FCS

Football Championship Subdivision; no attendance requirement.

NCAA Board of Governors

Highest governing body of the NCAA.

Conference Realignment

Shifting of schools between conferences for financial and competitive reasons.

Primary Revenue Sources (College)

Ticket sales, donor contributions, media deals, sponsorships.

Globalization of Sport

Increased interaction and expansion of sport across international borders.

NFL International Series

NFL games played outside the United States.

Promotion and Relegation

System where top teams move up and bottom teams move down between leagues.

U.S. League Structure

Closed leagues; teams do not move divisions; draft rewards worst teams.

Club System

Sport structure common outside the U.S.; separate from education system.

Olympic Movement

International network governing the Olympic Games.

IOC

Supreme authority of the Olympic Movement; based in Lausanne, Switzerland.

NOC

National Olympic Committee; oversees Olympic participation within a country.

NGB

National Governing Body; governs a specific sport within a country.

Olympic Motto

Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.

Five Olympic Rings

Represent five continents united through sport.

Thomas Bach

Former IOC President (2013–2025).

Kirsty Coventry

IOC President elected in 2025; first woman and first African in role.

2026 Winter Olympics

Hosted in Milano Cortina, Italy.

2026 FIFA World Cup

Hosted by United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Professional Sport

Athletes compete individually or on teams for pay.

1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings

First professional baseball team.

1876 National League

First professional sports league.

Five Major Leagues (NA)

MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLS.

League Structure

Teams cooperate in business but compete on the field.

Commissioner

League executive with authority over rules, discipline, and disputes.

Ownership Committee

Approves franchise ownership.

NFL Ownership Rule

Bans corporate/public ownership.

Labor Relations

Relationship between players and owners regarding contracts and rights.

CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement)

Contract negotiated between league and players union.

Strike

Players stop working during labor dispute.

Lockout

Owners prevent players from working during labor dispute.

MLBPA

Founded in 1952, Major League Baseball Players Association.

NFLPA

Founded in 1956, National Football League Players Association.

League Revenue Sources

National TV deals, licensing, sponsorships.

Local Revenue

Gate receipts, local broadcasting, premium seating.

Revenue Sharing

Distribution of league-wide revenue to promote competitive balance.

League Think

Owners act in the best interest of the league as a whole.

PGA

Founded in 1916; players earn money through winnings and endorsements.

Q-School

Former qualification tournament for PGA Tour.