Sports Science (Good Work, A++, NO plagarism)

150 words respond to classmate

***Lou

The commercialization of sports is that aspect of the sports enterprise that involves the sale, display, or use of sport or some aspect of sport so as to produce income. Some experts prefer the term “commodification of sport” as a label for the same process. Interest in the commercialization of sport has existed for several decades, but only in recent years has the phenomenon has been taken seriously on a larger scale.   

 

What changes occur in the meaning, purpose, and organization of sports when they become commercial activities?  

 I think the amount of exposure the teams receive. The success of an event is depended on how you promote the event. Other circumstances come into effect like the popularity of the team or the players. For example, the game between the Patriots and the Cowboys broke national ratings. This hasn’t happened in two decades. The Cowboys is known for being the America’s team, while the Patriots who have had success in the past two decades. This matchup brought national attention from many viewers and boosted ratings because   of the reputation.    

 

How does such a commercial arrangement benefit members of a society?  

Commercial  arrangement   benefits society because of the endorsement of products and goods.  

 

What does sport commercialization tell us about the standard of living of the society supporting it?   It tells us that sport commercialization is the basis for society. The need for sports makes it a marketable tool. It is necessary to provide that excitement for the public. Profit is made when sporting events is televised and marketed. You earn revenue from gear, apparel, and merchandise.  

 

Does commercial sport activity like major league baseball or professional football deserve any form of public assistance such as stadium subsidies or other taxpayer support?  Commercial sport activity does deserve stadium subsidies because sporting venues needs reconstructing and renovation to make it an enjoyable and likely place to view sporting events. I do believe in funding for sporting events, more so of stadium subsidies, taxpayer support not so likely.  Some taxpayers are not fans of sports so I feel that it is necessary for taxpayers with no interest of the game to be paying.  

 

 References  

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****Torrey 150 words

When a sport becomes commercialized it can change the entire dynamics.  The purpose, the meaning, and the organization itself can change as a result of new and increased public interest. Commercializing a sport can be very positive as it can help the activity to grow in interest and in development. As more people see a sport and have access to watching it they take new interest in it. They may begin to follow the sport more frequently and closely and they may even gain enough interest to play the sport themselves.

The commercialized growth of a sport can make it more profitable as well. As people have more access to the activity, they will be willing to buy tickets to see games in person. They will buy merchandise related to their favorite teams and in support of their favorite players. Commercializing a sport can bring in big bucks for an organization. Of course, this also means that the sport will change in the manner in which it is organized. As commercialization happens, the sport begins to be run more like a business and less like a high school sports team.  The players, the teams, and the games, must be scheduled and organized.  The money coming in and going out must be monitored to cover expenses and payroll for players and staff.  Commercialization of a sport will lead to growth which leads to a business atmosphere.

As sports change into businesses the meaning behind them can take on a new role as well.  Once a sport is running like a business it stops being something that people play for fun and becomes a player’s “job”.  The games are now revenue producing activities that must go on to keep the business alive. 

Commercialization can benefit society in that it can bring them a new method of entertainment and it can lead to a great source of revenue for some cities. Areas that have a large sports arena can mean new jobs, new economic opportunities related to tourism, and city-wide growth.  Commercialization of sports can also be an indicator that the standard of living of the society supporting it is good. When families can afford to watch, buy tickets to games, and purchase merchandise, of professional sports then the economy must be in a semi-healthy state.

I personally think that some sports do deserve public assistance and taxpayer support because of the positive outcome and growth that they can bring to their cities. If cities and economic opportunities are a direct result of a sport, then the sport should be support in a reciprocal manner.

When a sport becomes commercialized, everything about it can be impacted. The growth of a sport into the public eye can change its structure from play to business and move its meaning from fun to a money-making industry. Commercialization determines what viewers have access to and therefore which sports become popular and which ones do not.