Sports are best defined as organized physical activities governed by ______.
Rules and competition
The Olympic Games originated in ______.
Greece
MLB is often called ______.
America’s pastime
Which pathway builds team brands?
Sports Marketing & Promotions
Which style is strict and centralized?
Autocratic
Name one purpose of sports besides fitness.
Entertainment / teamwork / economic impact
Gladiator games in Rome were mainly for ______.
Entertainment and politics
The NFL expanded because of ______.
Television broadcasts / the Super Bowl
Who represents athletes in contracts?
Sports agents
Which style involves collaboration?
Democratic
Give one cultural or economic example of sports.
Professional leagues like NFL, NBA, etc.
Name one medieval sport.
Jousting or archery
The NBA became global partly because of ______.
Stars like Michael Jordan and LeBron James
Which pathway involves analyzing revenue and data?
Sports Finance & Analytics
Which style gives freedom to players?
Laissez-Faire
True or False: Sports provide only physical benefits.
False – they also provide social, cultural, and emotional benefits
Which indigenous sport came from Native Americans?
Lacrosse
The NHL is famous for the ______.
Stanley Cup
Which pathway involves sports broadcasting and journalism?
Sports Media & Communication
Which style adapts to each individual player or event?
Situational
Why are sports important to society?
Encourage health, unity, entertainment, jobs, etc.
One difference between ancient and modern sports is ______.
Ancient = religion/training, Modern = entertainment/economics
The MLS helped grow which sport in the U.S.?
Soccer
Which pathway ensures rules and contracts are followed?
Sports Law & Compliance
True or False: There is one “best” leadership style.
False – it depends on the situation