AMU Why Athletes Prefer Competitions Promising Compensation Discussion Paper

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After completing the Week 5 readings then proceed to answer the questions stated below (This assignment should be at least 3 pages long and no longer than 4 pages; NOT INCLUDING TITLE PAGE, REFERENCES, TABLE OF CONTENTS AND ANY APPENDICES).

  1. Being selected to a national team is a great honor. National team members are invited and expected to represent their country in international competition. Because major international events do not always provide prize money or appearance fees, some athletes would rather attend a competition that pays for them for their work. Should athletes represent their country in competition for no money when compensation is available at a competition conducted elsewhere at the same time? (approximately 2 - 3 paragraphs is sufficient).
  2. If a city is bidding to host the Olympic Games, what factors does the organizing committee need to consider when considering to bid for the Olympics? (approximately 2 - 3 paragraphs is sufficient).
  3. In your own words (approximately 2 - 3 paragraphs) discuss some instances in bidding for sports that went corrupt for major sporting events such as the FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games or another mega sporting event. Discuss why this bidding and awarding was unethical and why.
  4. In your own words (approximately 2 - 3 paragraphs) explain what "Sport For All" is? "Sport For All" is. This is also sometimes called "Sports For Development."

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Title: Sports Management
I.

Why Athletes prefer competition promising compensation
A. only a handful of individuals were awarded medals.
B. only those competing in high-profile sports can get endorsements

II.

Factors the organizing committee needs to consider
A. public support
B. strong leaders
C. significant populations and higher gross domestic product
D. politically stable
E. developed language and limited fractionization

III.

Instances in bidding for sports that went corrupt for major sporting events
A. Jack Warner, receiving the bribe from morocco
B. Chuck blazer admits to receiving a bribe to facilitate votes in 1998
C. South Africa's unveiling after depositing $10 billion to Warner
D. 2008 bidding process

IV.

Sport for All
A. a movement supporting the Olympic ideal that sports are a human right
should be enjoyed by all individuals regardless of gender, race, and social
class.
B. Sports for development aims at using sports to facilitate social change.


Running head: SPORTS MANAGEMENT

Sports Management
Student's Name
Institutional Affiliation

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SPORTS MANAGEMENT

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Why Athletes prefer Competitions promising Compensation
A significant concern for athletes when attending international competitions to represent
their countries lies in the global games' uncertainties. International competitions rule out those
who lose, with only a handful of individuals awarded medals. However, the compensation
method does not consider the financial implications that ...


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