SPMT EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025 EDITION
Which of these types of golfers make up the largest segment of golfers? - Answer-
Casual
Which group establishes equity club policies and governs the club? - Answer-Board of
Directors
Private exclusive clubs are non-profit 501c7 clubs and are regulated by - Answer-The
internal Revenue system
What organization, formed in 1895, contributed greatly to the transformation of golf from
a game to a competitive sport? - Answer-USGA
The first golf course in the United States was in: - Answer-Yonkers, NY
The game of golf originated in what country? - Answer-Scotland
The importance of liability issues with health and fitness clubs has increased due to the
passage of what piece of federal legislation? - Answer-American with Disability act
"Bo Knows" was a marketing campaign for Nike. True or False - Answer-True
The University of Oregon's mascot is modeled after Daffy Duck. True or False - Answer-
False
Manufacturers make all their products in the United States. True or False - Answer-
False
What is the Super Show? - Answer-World's largest trade show for sporting goods
Blue Ribbon Sports was the original of what company? - Answer-Nike
What is the acronym for the sporting goods trade association? - Answer-SGMA
Which college was the first to enter into a formal licensing agreement in 1973? -
Answer-UCLA
, Which baseball executive was one of the first sporting goods entrepreneurs in the
1800s? - Answer-Albert G. Spalding
Which sporting goods company promoted grassroots sports competitions as a means to
boost sales? - Answer-Spalding
Which professional league was the first to create a properties component in 1963? -
Answer-NFL
In a formal licensing agreement between a league or team and a manufacturer, which of
the following describes the league or team? - Answer-Licensor
Most professional leagues negotiate licensing agreements on behalf of their member
organizations. What is the name of the department responsible for those agreements? -
Answer-Licensing division
Early funding for Internet development came from the Department of the Interior. True
or False - Answer-False
New media can be defined as the emergence of digital, computerized, or networked
information and communication technologies in the later part of the twentieth century.
True or False - Answer-True
One way new media could impact career development is: - Answer-Providing
candidates with a way to submit job materials online
Who was considered the first "blog superstar" in sport? - Answer-Gilbert Arenas
How many FM and AM radio stations are in the United States? - Answer-12,000
Demographic Segments break down the audience by factors such as buying behavior
and past experiences. True or False - Answer-False
What type of questions are asked during a behavioral interview? - Answer-Questions
that probe for specific examples
Which of the following is not a professional organization that could provide networking
opportunities for students? - Answer-NABA
Obtaining informed participant consent is required for people to participate in recreation
programs and make informed decisions as to their participation. True or False - Answer-
True
A college degree is required to work in the recreation industry. True or False - Answer-
False
AND ANSWERS 2025 EDITION
Which of these types of golfers make up the largest segment of golfers? - Answer-
Casual
Which group establishes equity club policies and governs the club? - Answer-Board of
Directors
Private exclusive clubs are non-profit 501c7 clubs and are regulated by - Answer-The
internal Revenue system
What organization, formed in 1895, contributed greatly to the transformation of golf from
a game to a competitive sport? - Answer-USGA
The first golf course in the United States was in: - Answer-Yonkers, NY
The game of golf originated in what country? - Answer-Scotland
The importance of liability issues with health and fitness clubs has increased due to the
passage of what piece of federal legislation? - Answer-American with Disability act
"Bo Knows" was a marketing campaign for Nike. True or False - Answer-True
The University of Oregon's mascot is modeled after Daffy Duck. True or False - Answer-
False
Manufacturers make all their products in the United States. True or False - Answer-
False
What is the Super Show? - Answer-World's largest trade show for sporting goods
Blue Ribbon Sports was the original of what company? - Answer-Nike
What is the acronym for the sporting goods trade association? - Answer-SGMA
Which college was the first to enter into a formal licensing agreement in 1973? -
Answer-UCLA
, Which baseball executive was one of the first sporting goods entrepreneurs in the
1800s? - Answer-Albert G. Spalding
Which sporting goods company promoted grassroots sports competitions as a means to
boost sales? - Answer-Spalding
Which professional league was the first to create a properties component in 1963? -
Answer-NFL
In a formal licensing agreement between a league or team and a manufacturer, which of
the following describes the league or team? - Answer-Licensor
Most professional leagues negotiate licensing agreements on behalf of their member
organizations. What is the name of the department responsible for those agreements? -
Answer-Licensing division
Early funding for Internet development came from the Department of the Interior. True
or False - Answer-False
New media can be defined as the emergence of digital, computerized, or networked
information and communication technologies in the later part of the twentieth century.
True or False - Answer-True
One way new media could impact career development is: - Answer-Providing
candidates with a way to submit job materials online
Who was considered the first "blog superstar" in sport? - Answer-Gilbert Arenas
How many FM and AM radio stations are in the United States? - Answer-12,000
Demographic Segments break down the audience by factors such as buying behavior
and past experiences. True or False - Answer-False
What type of questions are asked during a behavioral interview? - Answer-Questions
that probe for specific examples
Which of the following is not a professional organization that could provide networking
opportunities for students? - Answer-NABA
Obtaining informed participant consent is required for people to participate in recreation
programs and make informed decisions as to their participation. True or False - Answer-
True
A college degree is required to work in the recreation industry. True or False - Answer-
False
