European and American Models of Sport

What is the name of the second Model of Sport?

(a)  

Professionals and Amateur Athletes: Why is there a need to segregate them? (Can choose more than 1)

• Some Regulations Apply only to Pros

• Distinct Employment Status

• Now, only amateurs can participate at the Olympic Games

• All of the Above

The A-League is part of the International Organisation of Sport as it is hosted by Football Federation Australia. True or False?

• True

• False

The NBA is part of the International Organisation of Sport because it is hosted by International Basketball Federation (FIBA). True or False?

• True

• False

How many Major Leagues are there in America?

(a)  

What are some of the key characteristics of the Major Leagues in the American Model of Sport?

• Franchise System

• One-League Participation

• Collective Bargaining

• Shared Profits

• All of the above

What does NCAA stand for? (exact term please)

(a)  

Student-Athletes in NCAA are professional, full-time athletes. True or False?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Student-Athletes under NCAA are full-time student amateur athletes, not professionals. They have to juggle both sports and academic!

There are professionals in both team sports and individual sports. True or False?

• True

• False

Athletes in Individual Sports are not employed. True or False?

• True

• False

• It depends

Answer explanation

It depends! Professionals in Individual Sports can be employed in Teams. See case studies or Global Sports Communications, Nike Oregon Club (now defunct) etc. Or they can be engaged under Sponsorship Contracts with Companies.