RSM 250 Quiz 3 Study Guide

1852 Crew Race First commercial intercollegiate athletic event in U.S. (Harvard vs. Yale)
1869 Football Game First intercollegiate football game (Rutgers vs. Princeton)
1876 Intercollegiate Football Association First governing association for college football
1895 Big Ten Conference Formed to create student eligibility rules
1906 IAAUS Formed 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 (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

🌍 Chapter 9 – International Sport

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 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

🏆 Chapter 10 – Professional Sport

Professional Sport Definition 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 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
NFLPA Founded in 1956
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 best interest of league as a whole
PGA Founded in 1916; players earn money through winnings and endorsements
Q-School Former qualification tournament for PGA Tour