SPT 333 Ch. 3 Participation v. Spectators Notes
Statistically and experientially, participation and spectating are frequently coupled. Participants
are more likely to spectate than spectators, but it's not the same thing. The percentage of
Americans that engage in leisure exercise is around 70%. Sports participants have different needs
than increased sportsmen. press attention fueled by athletic performance. Engagement styles:
-Youth Sport (4-13 Years): Develop skills, make friends, and engage in physical activity -High
School Varsity (14–18 Years): 1 sport, usually pursuing professional career if possible -College
Varsity: divisions, scholarships, and a focus on teamwork Professional sports: talent level,
extrinsic financial benefit Master's sports (35-90 years old): fierce rivalry, unconcerned with
money -Recreational sport for adults that promotes enjoyment, interaction with others, lower
divisions, and regular exercise.
Youth Sport Factors: Strive for Excellence, Recreation, Commercial Sponsor opportunities for
game modification, the tug of war between involvement and high school success, support from
national governing bodies and groups, and attitudes of the person and the community toward
sport and health issues. Parental and sibling influences on sport participation shopping for cash
or financial aid interact and take part in sport general surroundings. Exercise Trends: jogging,
motionless bicycling, and dancing pilates on a treadmill Concerns about inactivity: Since 2007,
the general rate of inactivity in the United States has dropped. Youth (6–17) inactivity is at its
greatest point in the last six years, while activity among seniors (65+) and those in college
climbed. Why kid athletic participation is declining: drop in aerobic exercise during breaks and
more screen media reduction in exhibition matches extra specialized (1 sport only) Sport
attendance has gradually climbed since the 1920s. The number of people watching live events
has increased the most (TV).
Commentators' Sustainable Situation: The price of attendance might reach $500 per household.
Polo, yachting, sailing, and racing are high class. Tennis, golf, and skiing for the middle class
Low Class: Wrestling and car racing College graduates follow college athletics different
socioeconomic classes observe baseball and football Fans of particular sports as a percentage of
Americans football players 34% baseball players 13% Football in colleges 11% Vehicle Racing
8% 7% of men's pro basketball
