Kinesiology Exam 4

What is the art, science, and profession of teaching a sport-physical activity called?

Sport Pedagogy

For learners to develop new skills, physical education teachers should provide ample opportunities for what?

Practice

What is the name of the professional organization for physical education?

SHAPE

To become a certified K-12 physical education teacher, you must pass which series of exams?

PRAXIS

In addition to teaching, what extracurricular job do many physical education teachers take on?

Coach

This profession typically concentrates on skill development rather than team organization and winning.

Instructor

This profession typically directs much of its attention to refining skills and teaching strategy.

Coach

Which of the following is a responsibility coaches have outside of actual instruction?

Recruiting

What’s one reason, often somewhat outside coaches’ control, that they get fired?

Losing

What qualifications do all youth sports coaches need?

None

What are the three sectors/settings of the sport management industry?

Entertainment, support services, participation

Roller skating rinks and bowling alleys are part of which sector of the sport management industry?

Participation

What would be an example of a for-profit organization in the sport participation sector?

Golf-Course

About how many universities in the United States offer degrees in sport management?

>200

What would be an example of a theoretical kinesiology course that a sports management student likely wouldn’t take?

Sport Physiology

In physical activity class, what do we call the time actually spent on task, doing physical activity?

Engaged time

What profession provides support services and facilities to make sports performance and spectatorship more enjoyable?

Sports managers

Sports management applies the principles of what field of study to sport?

Business

In which sport setting do college coaches have the most resources but also the most public scrutiny and pressure?

Division I

What are the longest-standing kinesiology professions?

PE teacher, sports coach, researcher

What professionals teach motor skills?

PE teachers, sports coaches, gerontologists

What is the primary goal of physical education?

Fitness promotion

What should youth sports coaches prioritize?

Skill refinement, love of sport

What two college sports are often subject to the most public scrutiny?

football and basketball

Sports managers working in this role are responsible for hiring, training, and retaining workers.

Human resources

Sports managers working in this role are responsible for setup, concessions, and crowd control.

Event managers

Someone in your field who provides practical career insights, guidance and contacts in the field is called a ________.

Mentor

True or False. The field of sport management is declining, with fewer and fewer employment opportunities.

False

What are the 2 longest-standing physical activity professions?

PE teacher and sports coach

What do coaches and sports instructors do?

Impart knowledge, develop athletes’ motor skills and sports tactics

What do sports instructors do?

Tend to work more with novices to develop skills (though not always)

What are examples of what sports instructors?

learn-to-swim programs, golf teaching pros (“swing doctors”), tennis instructors

What do coaches do?

Tend to work with skilled populations to refine skills and learn about tactics (strategy)

What do both sports instructors and coaches do?

Know about physical activity and are skilled in transferring that knowledge, Expertise in designing a practice for learning and conditioning to enhance performance

Why is coaching a challenging profession?

Lots of personalities, lots of talent levels, must be a good motivator, high pressure to win, a highly volatile/high turnover career, Factors outside your control affect your chances of winning

Is winning at all costs a beneficial trend in youth sports?

False

What are examples of what coaches and sports instructors do?

Scouting, Recruiting, Watching film, Planning strategy, Addressing eligibility issues, Scheduling, Budgeting, Fundraising

What are a coach’s responsibilities?

Organizing and scheduling team meetings and practices, Ordering equipment, Maintaining and overseeing inventory, Checking athletes’ eligibility, Arranging transportation to and from events, Talking with members of the media, Preparing for home events, Fundraising, Organizing end-of-season banquets

What are the types of coaching and sports instruction settings?

Community, Institutional, and commercial/business

Describe the Coaching and Sports Instruction Setting of the Community.

Often volunteer or low pay, The goal is to improve local social, physical, and moral development, e.g., YMCA, Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Describe the Coaching and Sports Instruction Setting of the Institution.

Physical education classes, extracurricular school programs, Middle school, high school, college/university (Division I, Division II, Division III), Often subject to public scrutiny (especially by football and basketball coaches)

Describe the Coaching and Sports Instruction in the Commercial setting.

Country clubs (e.g., tennis, squash, swimming, golf), health spas, martial arts studios, sports academies (e.g., IMG Academy), and professional sports teams

What are the differences between the collegiate divisions?

Resources, Public scrutiny, Pressure to win, Full-time vs. part-time, Pay

What are positions that big athletic schools have?

Compliance officers, academic tutors, sports marketers and promoters, media relations officers, facility directors, and event directors

What are the roles of community sports instructors?

Community centers, recreation facilities, retirement centers, nonprofit agencies, and Programs for youth, adults, and older adults

What are the roles of teaching professionals?

One-on-one or group lessons, Freelance entrepreneurs, independent contractors, or employed by a club, Often teaching beginners (more opportunities) but can also coach elite athletes

Do coaches help to rehabilitate athletes?

No

What education and certification are required for instructors?

Bachelor’s degree, certain sport-specific certifications

What are examples of education or certifications for instructors?

Age-group soccer coaches can be certified through U.S. Soccer, Swim instructors must be certified through the American Red Cross, and Golf teaching pros certified through (Ladies) Professional Golf Association

What education and certification are required for youth sports coaches?

Often volunteer, Anyone who wants to coach can coach, Often parents of athletes, Minimal education or experience required, More competitive programs require more qualified coaches

What education and certification are required for coaches in an institutional setting?

Long hours (early mornings and/or late evenings), steady but low income, Often full-time or part-time certified teachers, Lots of responsibilities

In which setting is coaching jobs MOST available?

Youth Sports

What else might a basketball coach at a high school do?

Teach

What levels of motor skills and sports tactics do coaches and sports instructors teach?

All Levels

Who do instructors tend to work with?

Beginners

Who do coaches tend to work with?

Skilled Athletes

What is sports management?

The study and practice of all people, activities, businesses, and organizations involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any sport-related business or product

What are sports managers most involved in?

Activities and jobs surrounding sporting events

What do sport management professionals do?

Provide support services, facilities, and amenities to make sports more enjoyable for athletes and fans, Enable sports organizations to meet their financial goals

What are the skills and roles of sport management professionals?

Public relations, Marketing, promoting, advertising, merchandising, distributing, Management of programs, events, venues, schedules, and equipment, Finances, Administration, Human resources, Legal/risk issues/regulations

What domains are involved in the sport management profession?

Ticket sales, Products, Video games, Sporting goods, Facilities, Etc.

What is included in the entertainment sector of the sport management industry?

MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, Motor Sports, Minor league organizations, College athletics, High school athletics, Olympic-related events

What is included in the support services sector of the sport management industry?

Manufacturing, Distribution, Retail outlets, Event management, Insurance Communication, and Information

What is included in the participation sector of the sport management industry?

Golf courses, Bowling alleys, Fitness centers, Ice-skating rinks, Parks and recreation, YMCAs, YWCAs, Hospital fitness, Boys and Girls Clubs

What are the many roles in the sport management industry?

Event management, Financial management, Human resources, Legal management, Venue management, Marketing management, and Public relations management

What is the role of event management?

Risk management, security, setup, concessions, scheduling, game presentation, customer service, traffic control, crowd control, security, medical care, resource availability, coordination

What is the role of financial management?

Accounting, finance, budgeting, Development opportunities, investments, Expenses

What is the role of human resources management?

Select/hire, train, and maintain/retain high-caliber people — or dismiss them, Other potential responsibilities, Deal with players’ unions, negotiations, and work stoppages (lockouts)

What is the role of legal/risk management?

Identify hazards, suggest and implement ways to manage potential losses

What is included in losses?

Losses resulting from improper security, food service distribution, supervision, instruction, and facility and equipment design

What is the role of compliance?

Keep the athletic department in compliance with rules and regulations of governing bodies, Academic fraud, and impermissible benefits to student-athletes

What is the role of marketing management?

Effective marketing is the key to the success of any sports product, Promotions, advertising, sponsorships, meeting revenue goals, Research, and development

What is the role of public relations?

Relationships between organization and constituents/stakeholders, Media, community, investors, fans, Arranging interviews and other media requests, supplying story ideas, Donations to good causes, Website, social media

What is the role of venue/program management?

Scheduling/coordinating games, events, practices, travel, Facility and equipment maintenance (cleanliness, safety, operationality)

What are examples of a career in sports entertainment?

marketing coordinator and athletic director

What are examples of a career in support services?

event manager and retail manager

What are examples of a career in sport participation?

program coordinator and general manager

True or False, Sport management focuses on competitive athletics only.

False

What does sport entertainment provide?

Enable consumers to enjoy the sports performance of others, Producing a major sporting event is a tremendous undertaking

What does sport participation provide?

Provide opportunities for customers to engage in sport activities at for-profit and nonprofit organizations

What does sporting goods in support services provide?

Sport managers in sporting goods figure out what sport products people need and want, Employment opportunities

What are examples of employment in sporting goods support services?

Research analyst, Retail store manager, Manufacturing sales representative, Accounting manager, Licensing administrator

What does sports services in support services provide?

Sports insurance (for health clubs, fitness centers, personal trainers, etc.), Sport event management, Sports marketing (ticket revenue, sponsorships)

Is performance a sector of sport management?

No

How many sport management programs are in the US?

200

How many sports programs in the US are accredited?

25

Who determines what sports programs are accredited?

the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation

What are examples of field experience in sport management?

Internships and practicums

What are the skills and aptitudes of successful sport management professionals?

Leadership, Practical experience (volunteer or part-time work), Mentors (someone in the field who provides practical career insights), Communication skills, Problem-solving skills, Technology skills

What are basic technology skills in sport management professionals?

excel and social media

What are advanced technology skills in sport management professionals?

programming, web design, and statistics

True or False, Sport management job opportunities are expected to increase.

True

What is included in sport management?

the production, facilitation, promotion, and organization of sports (i.e., the application of business to sports)

What is the goal of sport management professionals overall?

To make sports more enjoyable for athletes and fans

What are the qualities of great sports managers?

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and technology skills

What are the reasons to become a PE teacher?

A desire to help people improve their health and fitness, engage people in physical activities they can continue through their lifespan, and work with kids in schools

How do PE teachers help people improve their health and wellness?

Given the obesity epidemic and high rates of physical inactivity, physical education class (of high quality) is critical, It might be the only time students engage in physical activity all day

What is sport pedagogy?

The art, science, and profession of teaching sport/physical activity

What are the career options for a PE teacher?

Certified teacher in K-12 private or public school, Certification involves a series of exams (Praxis I and II), Community recreation director, Sports coach, and Exercise instructor for older adults

What are a PE teacher’s primary goals?

To promote fitness