MH31-2.01 SEM 1 Study Guide

Which of the following are characteristics of a sporting event:

• A.      Intangible and perishable
• B.      Inexpensive and regional
• C.      Unlimited and costly
• D.     Unchanging and scarce

Who must be present for a sporting event to take place?

• A.      Amateurs
• B.      Professionals
• C.      Athletes
• D.     Spectators

What type of sporting good are you purchasing when you buy a hat that features the logo of the Miami Dolphins?

• A.      Team uniforms
• B.      Licensed merchandise
• C.      Novelty items
• D.     Athletic equipment

Participating in an exercise class at the local health club is an example of

• A.      taking lessons.
• B.      improving skills.
• C.      weight lifting
• D.     personal training.

When you read a magazine article about a star athlete, you are using the product of

• A.      advertising media.
• B.      promotional records.
• C.      Marketing data
• D.     sports information.

What do the unorganized participants in sports have that the organized participants do not have?

• A.      Professional status
• B.      Freedom from rules
• C.      Regulated teams
• D.     Specific times to participate

The National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Professional Golfers’ Association are examples of:

• A.      sanctioning bodies.
• B.      trade associations.
• C.      labor unions
• D.     professional societies.

One of the main differences between professional and amateur athletes is that for the professionals, the game is often

• A.      played for enjoyment.
• B.      closed to the public.
• C.      Free of charge
• D.     their occupation.

Which of the following help create the excitement and enthusiasm that make the games what they are:

• A.      Trainers
• B.      Coaches
• C.      Spectators
• D.     Team owners

The businesses that make the sporting events available to those who cannot attend in person are

• A.      radio announcers.
• B.      corporate consumers.
• C.      team owners
• D.     stadium managers.