Sports Management and Environmental Impact

Sports Management

• Sports Management is a field that encompasses the development of various sectors within sports, including areas such as ethics, governance, legislation, policy, strategic planning, business principles, marketing, communication, safety, performance, sponsorship, fundraising, and resource mobilization.

Environmental Impact of Sports

• Sports events generate massive amounts of human waste, which sometimes end up in waterways.
• Hosting large-scale sporting events often leads to the depletion of resources like water and electricity for maintaining game venues.
• Creating sports infrastructure can negatively impact ecosystems as it often involves modifying natural landscapes, including removing trees and vegetation.
• Golf courses often require the use of pesticides to control insects.
• Ski slopes often generate artificial snow, further affecting natural environments.

COVID-19 Impact on Sports

• The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted the sports industry.
• Sports managers are now tasked with planning for reduced or absent fan attendance at events.
• Developing contingency plans in case of future pandemics or disasters is crucial.
• Developing comeback plans to effectively return players, volunteers, employees, and fans to sporting events is vital.
• Utilizing social media to engage fans and players is becoming increasingly important in a post-pandemic world.
• Sports organizations need to focus on rebuilding relationships with sponsors, stakeholders, and vendors.
• The COVID-19 crisis presents an opportunity for sports organizations to evolve and transform.