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Careers, Agents, and Venues in Sports & Entertainment
Careers, Agents, and Venues in Sports & Entertainment
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This is the review for the unit on Careers, Agents, and Venues in Sports and Entertainment.
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Why have so many former Olympic athletes decided to work for Cirque Du Soleil?
Because their skills are a match for Cirque Du Soleil.
Because Cirque Du Soleil is the premier circus in the US.
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Paid to work closely with an athlete who is unable to regulate his or her own behavior.
Sports Agents
Sports Handlers
Sports Managers
Sports Agency
3
Successful sports agents are highly skilled negotiators.
False
True
4
Federal legislation that prohibits discrimination against those with disabilities and requires equal access:
The Sherman Ant-Trust Act of 1890
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Equal Rights Act of 1964
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These allow the rules and equipment to be modified so that those with disabilities can be included.
Industrial Sports
Professional Sports
Olympic Sports
Adaptive Sports
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A performer who appears in a nonspeaking capacity in the background of a scene:
thespian
intern
actor
extra
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This is an employee who works to shape the public image of a celebrity.
Agent
Handler
Publicist
Telemarketer
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Associating with others for professional development and friendship.
joint venture
internship
networking
conglomerate
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This usually represents the largest source of income for a sports & entertainment facility:
concessions
parking fees
sales of merchandise
ticket sales
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This is an oval shaped outdoor theater with tiered seating around a central staging area.
Stadium
Forum
Arena
Amphitheater
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He is the creator of
The Family Guy
:
Drew Brees
Seth McFarlane
Drew Rosenhaus
Drew Turner
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The agreement in which the athlete or celebrity allows a person or agency to represent them.
pilot contract
industrial contract
real estate contract
agent contract
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This individual is the legal representative of an athlete or celebrity.
Sports Agency
Sports Handlers
Sports Managers
Sports Agents
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Sells tickets for sporting & entertainment events on the day of the event, at the venue usually at inflated prices.
ticket brokers
ticket agents
ticket forwarders
ticket scalpers
15
He is the only climber to free solo (climb without ropes) El Capitan in Yosemite National Park.
Drew Rosenhaus
Alex Honnold
Brad Pitt
Seth McFarlane
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Designed for athletes with physical disabilities, including mobility disabilities, amputations, blindness:
The European Games
The Paralympics
The National Games
The Olympics
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Why are most sports facilities branded with names such as
The Pepsi Center
?
Exclusive rights to promote/sell their products at facility.
All of these are reasons why sports facilities are branded.
Business’s name is used in all marketing of facility.
The facility receives revenue from sale of branding rights.
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Well-produced live acts and events are on the decline in the United States.
True
False
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This is the term that means the legal responsibility for damages:
liability
legality
legitimacy
authenticity
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This was built in Rome almost 2,000 years ago with seating for 70,000 spectators.
The Coliseum
The Arena
The Forum
The Stadium
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An experienced professional who acts as a role model and provides guidance for others.
leader
extra
mentor
intern
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FedEx Forum, home of the Memphis Grizzlies, can best be described as:
a branded venue that hosts the Grizzlies and other events.
a landmark in Memphis hosting high school basketball games.
a theater that hosts performances of Russian dancing bears.
a facility totally dedicated to basketball.
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This is an opportunity to gain on-the-job training. It could be paid or an unpaid experience.
conglomerate
internship
partnership
joint venture
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Agreement enforceable by law that details the business between the athlete or celebrity:
Treaty
Contract
Salutation
Acknowledgement
25
Female public school students in the US have greater access to sports because of:
The Equal Rights Act of 1964
The 1972 Title IX Amendment to the Education Law
The Sherman Ant-Trust Act of 1890
The Age Discrimination Act of 1975
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Venues are gathering places where people socialize while watching the event together.
False
True
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For some venues, such as movie theaters, concessions can represent the largest area of profits.
True
False
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Which of the following statements is correct concerning ticket scalping?
Ticket scalping is legal in all states.
Ticket scalping is always illegal.
Ticket scalping is illegal in some states.
Ticket scalping is illegal in all states.
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What is the primary reason that sports & entertainment venues offer concessions?
as a source of additional income and profits.
to provide businesses an opportunity to sell their products.
as an added convenience for customers.
to test market new food products.
30
Many people are interested in becoming a Hollywood extra because:
it is a high paying job
it is a very prestigious job
it is a good job for former athletes
many famous celebrities began their careers as extras
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An internship experience can often lead to one of these:
executive position
sports agent position
top management position
entry level position
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Which offers the MOST professional sports marketing and management career opportunities?
Major League Soccer
Major League Baseball
Minor League Baseball
Arena Football
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This is the term given to the facility where live performances are held:
the theater
the central arena
the venue
the industrial facility
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These are registered businesses that legally buy and resell tickets.
ticket scalpers
ticket agents
ticket brokers
ticket forwarders
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The ability to influence and encourage others to accomplish the goals of the team.
planning
networking
development
leadership
