Professional Sport
Pro Sports Discussion Question
Discussion Questions:
1. Provide an explanation of the conveyer belt phenomenon as illustrated through the Holstein et al (2016) chapters. Include in your explanation what you have learned about • the power imbalances between athletes and decision-makers at the youth, college, and pro levels that shape the pipeline of experiences of pro athletes (i.e., explain infantilization)
• how those power imbalances culminate in the issues around athletes’ transition out of the sport (i.e., explain anomie and other transition/retirement issues)
*300-word minimum
2. Explain the finance structures in professional sport and enrichment through franchise ownership. In other words, explain how owners build and sustain their wealth around a pro franchise.
• Include in your explanation the tax and structural benefits (i.e., monopolistic, monopsonistic, and cartel-like set up of U.S. pro sports leagues) from which owners profit.
*300-word minimum
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