sport participation
what is the dominant type of sport/exercise in the US?
recreational sport and exercise
what are the two types of sports spectators?
indirect and direct
what are three factors that affect sport participation?
only need 3 of the following: pursuit of excellence, age, geography, family, finances, time management
what decade did sports broadcasting begin in the US?
the 1940s
is playing sports related to watching sports?
yes
at what level do athletes usually decide they want to continue participating in a sport?
high school level
true/false: the number of people that watch sports does not increase each year.
false
why are professional sport careers limited in duration?
physical skills start to decline in the late 20s to 30s (more injury prone, decline in physical skills, burnout, rise in younger athletes)
why did the pandemic affect sport spectatorship?
only need one of the following: reduction in sporting events (postponed/cancelled), had to create new technology/strategies, individual enjoyment instead of collective enjoyment
does sport spectating affect life satisfaction?
yes (makes people feel like they belong, going to a game is special, relationship between gaming and sport)
true/false: the pursuit of excellence does not affect sport participation.
false
why do people watch sports?
played sports, like sports (or a sport), like the drama/competition
what are two benefits of participating in sports?
only need two of the following: psychological benefits (get rid of stress/negative emotions), physical benefits, social benefits (meeting new people/hangout with friends), and life engagement
what sport is thought of as a working person's game and attracts viewers from every social class?
baseball
what percentage of collegiate athletes make it to the professional level?
less than 1%