Sport Governance Chapter 9 – Study Guide, Key Concepts & Exam
Review
Sport progressed at phenomenal rate during the 1800s. - ANS ✔✔Technological innovation and
urbanization as major catalysts. Idea of sport as an alternative war
History of the major games - ANS ✔✔1894: Olympic Games reinstated
1913: Far Eastern Championship Games introduced
1930: The British Empire Games (Commonwealth Games) started
Followed by the Pan-American games, Goodwill Games, the Asian Games, and many others
Amateur sport in North America. Extent go government involvement became more pronounced
in the late 20th century: - ANS ✔✔Amateur Sports Act of 1978
Stevens Amendment of 1998
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Mission of AAU: - ANS ✔✔Promote and deliver amateur sport widely in the US (inclusiveness of
programming)
AAU - ANS ✔✔Amateur Athletic Union
Financials of AAU: - ANS ✔✔Nonprofit funded mostly through membership dues and donations
Membership of AAU: - ANS ✔✔Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers, Officials
Organizational structure of AAU: - ANS ✔✔57 associations representing either states or regions.
Board of directors consists of association officers, sport committee chairs, and national
committee members. Managed by executive committee, executive director, and full-time staff
, Mission of Sport Canada: - ANS ✔✔Promote sport as source of pleasure, personal satisfaction,
and means to good health
Financials of Sport Canada: - ANS ✔✔Funding from federal government
Membership of Sport Canada: - ANS ✔✔Composed of civil servants of the federal government.
Led by Director General who oversees areas of sport policy, sport programs, legislation, and
finance/administration. Variety of program managers and sport consultants within units.
Mission of USA Basketball: - ANS ✔✔Oversees development, promotion, and coordination of
game at all levels. Selects, trains, and fields national teams to compete in international
competitions
Financials of USA Basketball: - ANS ✔✔Nonprofit organizations. Revenues from corporate
partnerships, TV, merchandise sales, hosting rights, and Olympic revenue sharing
Membership of USA Basketball: - ANS ✔✔Active, Associate, and Affiliate
Organizational structure of USA Basketball: - ANS ✔✔Congress of the Association annual
meeting of members. Governed by 25-member board of directors. Executive committee of
elected officers, executive director, and professional staff oversee daily operations.
Mission of Pan American Games: - ANS ✔✔Promote sporting competition along with friendship,
life, culture, and the strength of human spirit. Celebrate the America's Community
Financials of Pan American Games: - ANS ✔✔Expenses include facilities, organizing games,
housing, and hosting dignitaries. Revenues from hosting rights, TV, sales, sponsorships,
advertising, and entry fees
Review
Sport progressed at phenomenal rate during the 1800s. - ANS ✔✔Technological innovation and
urbanization as major catalysts. Idea of sport as an alternative war
History of the major games - ANS ✔✔1894: Olympic Games reinstated
1913: Far Eastern Championship Games introduced
1930: The British Empire Games (Commonwealth Games) started
Followed by the Pan-American games, Goodwill Games, the Asian Games, and many others
Amateur sport in North America. Extent go government involvement became more pronounced
in the late 20th century: - ANS ✔✔Amateur Sports Act of 1978
Stevens Amendment of 1998
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Mission of AAU: - ANS ✔✔Promote and deliver amateur sport widely in the US (inclusiveness of
programming)
AAU - ANS ✔✔Amateur Athletic Union
Financials of AAU: - ANS ✔✔Nonprofit funded mostly through membership dues and donations
Membership of AAU: - ANS ✔✔Athletes, Coaches, Volunteers, Officials
Organizational structure of AAU: - ANS ✔✔57 associations representing either states or regions.
Board of directors consists of association officers, sport committee chairs, and national
committee members. Managed by executive committee, executive director, and full-time staff
, Mission of Sport Canada: - ANS ✔✔Promote sport as source of pleasure, personal satisfaction,
and means to good health
Financials of Sport Canada: - ANS ✔✔Funding from federal government
Membership of Sport Canada: - ANS ✔✔Composed of civil servants of the federal government.
Led by Director General who oversees areas of sport policy, sport programs, legislation, and
finance/administration. Variety of program managers and sport consultants within units.
Mission of USA Basketball: - ANS ✔✔Oversees development, promotion, and coordination of
game at all levels. Selects, trains, and fields national teams to compete in international
competitions
Financials of USA Basketball: - ANS ✔✔Nonprofit organizations. Revenues from corporate
partnerships, TV, merchandise sales, hosting rights, and Olympic revenue sharing
Membership of USA Basketball: - ANS ✔✔Active, Associate, and Affiliate
Organizational structure of USA Basketball: - ANS ✔✔Congress of the Association annual
meeting of members. Governed by 25-member board of directors. Executive committee of
elected officers, executive director, and professional staff oversee daily operations.
Mission of Pan American Games: - ANS ✔✔Promote sporting competition along with friendship,
life, culture, and the strength of human spirit. Celebrate the America's Community
Financials of Pan American Games: - ANS ✔✔Expenses include facilities, organizing games,
housing, and hosting dignitaries. Revenues from hosting rights, TV, sales, sponsorships,
advertising, and entry fees
