Английский язык для профиля «Менеджмент в спорте». Учебное пособие для студентов 1 курса факультета Международного туризма, спорта и гостиничного бизн

Unit 6

Careers in sport management

Lead-in

1.Discuss with your partner the questions given below. Brainstorm ideas regarding these issues.

•Why have you decided to specialize in sport management?

•What career opportunities can one pursue in the sport management field?

•What skills and qualities are needed to work in this sphere?

Vocabulary

1)family ties — семейные связи syn. connections

2)bottom line — основной момент; практический результат

3)an employee (n.) — работник, сотрудник

toemploy-нанимать,держатьнаслужбе;использовать employment — трудоустройство

unemployment — безработица

self-employed — работающий не по найму (на себя) unemployed — безработный

4)career (n.) — карьера

career path — карьерная лестница

5)to gain (v.) — приобретать a gain — выгода

6)an edge — преимущество syn. advantage

to have a slight edge over — иметь небольшой перевес над cutting-edge — передовой

on the edge — на краю

to edge into a job — пролезть на должность

7)internship (n.) — интернатура, практика an intern — студент, проходящий практику

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8)graduation (n.) — окончание учебного заведения to graduate from — оканчивать (учебное заведение) a graduate — выпускник

9)a skill (n.) — навык

skillful — опытный; хорошо сделанный highly-skilled — высоко квалифицированный

10)to apply for a job — устраиваться на работу an applicant — кандидат

11)to overlook (v.) — упускать из виду

12)valuable (adj.)- ценный to value — ценить

a value — ценность; стоимость

13)to attend (v.) — посещать, присутствовать attendance — посещение

an attendee — участник

14)to build relationships — выстраивать отношения

15)to fit in — подходить

to be a good fit (for smth) — хорошо подходить (чему-то)

16)to pursue a career — строить карьеру, заниматься карьерой, продолжать карьеру

1.Fill in the gaps with the right form of the words given in brackets.

1)The ______________ rate is defined as the percentage of unemployed workers in the total labor force. (to employ)

2)_______________ come and go, but when companies invest in their training, an early departure is a financial loss. (employed)

3)However, with the many ______________, come some drawbacks as well. (advantageous)

4)An _______________ is a period of work experience offered by an organisation for a limited period of time. (intern)

5)Manchester United remain the most _______________

club in Europe according to the latest study of leading teams. (to value)

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6)_______________ is the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event. (to attend)

7)Good ________________ don’t happen overnight. They take commitment, compromise, forgiveness and most of all — effort. (to relate)

8)Only ______________ who meet the admission requirements are qualified. (to apply)

9)Microsoft offers a wealth of job opportunities and programs for students and recent ________________. (graduation)

2. Match up the words to make collocations.

3. Fill in the gaps with the collocations from 3.

1)When somebody talks about increasing the

____________ __________, it means doing things to either increase the revenue or decrease expenses so the net income increases.

2)Through the years, scientists have introduced

_____________ ____________ intended to make life a lot more convenient for humans.

3)But why should you _____________ ____________ in marketing?

4)Tryingto____________customer____________should be a top priority for every business.

5)In Australia, people usually _____________

____________ through a written application.

6)The importance of strong ____________ ____________ for our teenage girls is emphasized by our Christian approach.

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4. Read Text A and mark the statements as T/F/NM.

TEXT A

You don’t need to be a former athlete or have family ties to break into sports management. The bottom line is that sports is a business, and companies are looking for employees with knowledge and experience to go along with their passion for sports. While there’s no magic formula for breaking into the industry, there are definitely certain steps you should take on your path to a sports management career.

Step 1. Knowledge of the industry. First things first, gain knowledge of the industry through education. Make yourself a player by getting started with a sports management degree. Typical courses will likely include sports marketing, law, finance, and business. Give yourself an edge with an advanced degree, which will also give you more time to gain valuable internship experience (see step 2). The learning doesn’t stop after graduation. Look for relevant professional courses and/or training programs to provide continuing education beyond your degree(s).

Step 2. Experience. It’s important to develop your sports business skills outside the classroom. Apply for jobs and internships in the field. Getting your foot in the door is key. Whether you’re getting coffee or making copies, do the best job you can. Hard work pays off. Plus, you’ll connect with individuals in the business and sports community. To help build your career, have an open mind when it comes to employment. While your dream sports management job may be working for a professional sports team, seek out those teams that may need your help now, including minor league and college teams. Don’t overlook opportunities with high school athletic departments or community recreation programs. Every job will help you gain valuable experience and build your resume.

Step 3. Networking. Start now! Use social media to your advantage. Join student and professional organizations, attend industry conferences, and build relationships along the way. The more connections you have, the better. If you have a passion for sports but you’re not sure exactly where you fit in, talk to people in the field about what they do and how they got there.

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Someone else’s experiences may give you insight into what you want (or don’t want) to do.

Thinking about pursuing a sports management career? It’s never too early to start setting the groundwork for your future in sports management. Many colleges offer summer programs to help prepare high school students for future careers in the industry.

(https://www.sports-management-degrees.com/ sports-management-career-guide/#chapter7)

Statements

1)Only athletes can pursue a career in sport management.

2)Companies are in search of knowledgeable and experienced employees who are passionate about sports.

3)Being on your path to a sports management career build relationships on the way, more connections will give you a benefit.

4)Getting a degree will give you an edge and internship experience.

5)Having connections in the field is more important than having a degree.

6)Working for minor league is a waste of time. Focus on professional sports teams.

7)Social media can be critical when you are looking for a job.

5.Find a word in the text that matches each definition below. The words appear in order.

1)Knowledge or skill from doing, seeing, or feeling things.

2)A time or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

3)The state of having paid work.

4)A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

5)A thing that is of great worth.

6)An accurate and deep understanding.

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6.Find in the text the English equivalents of the following:

1)ворваться в …

2)получить ценный опыт интернатуры

3)соответствующие профессиональные курсы

4)развивать навыки

5)усердная работа окупается

6)закладывать фундамент для будущего

7. Choose the right prepositions to complete the text.

Sports is a $200 billion dollar a year industry and a sports management career offers many different options to/from/for 1 those in/at/with 2 a sports management degree.

Sports management professionals can be found in/at/on 3 business or sports medicine, which usually falls into/in/under 4 the aegis on/of/after 5 the physical education or health sciences department, and while these two areas with/in/of 6 specialty may overlap in/at/into 7 some cases, their focuses are distinct.

A degree with/of/in 8 sports medicine might see you teaching college football players how to stay healthy and keep fit without/before/by 9 eating the right kinds of foods, or helping a tennis player deal on/in/with 10 the psychological ramifications in/of/from 11 stress and competition that come to/-/with 12 being a professional athlete.

8.Read Text B and match the headings with the paragraphs given.

TEXT B

a)Make an Impact on Your Community

b)Work with High-Profile Clients

c)Gain Skills That Impress in the Business World

d)Parlay a Passion into a Career

e)Enjoy Diverse Career Opportunities

5 Reasons to Consider a Career in Sports Management

Careers in sports management offer plenty of excitement and great salaries, but that’s not all that’s to love about this

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career path. If you’re a new student or are looking for a career change, sports management might offer more than you know. Here are five great reasons to consider pursuing a career in this growing area.

1) _________________________________

When you think of sports management professionals, agents for big-name athletes are likely the first people who come to mind. However, sports management is much bigger than sports agents. Graduates of sports management programs enjoy a wide variety of career opportunities at professional sports organizations, private companies and non-profit organizations. They juggle roles as diverse as handling marketing for professional sports organizations to advising athletes on social media practices to helping athletic organizations host successful events. Internships are considered essential in this industry, so you’ll also have opportunities to try out a variety of roles before you commit to a career path.

2) ________________________________

Athletes are expected to give their all on the field of play, and they’re expected to do the same in their communities too. Many professional athletes use their social and financial status to help others, but they don’t do it on their own. In many cases, sports managers help their clients identify service opportunities and coordinate community appearances. Some sports management professionals even work as special consultants to athletes who want to make a difference.

3) ________________________________

If you love sports but know that your chances of landing a spot on a pro team are limited, you don’t have to give up on working in the industry you love. Taking a behind-the-scenes role might feel different at first, but you’ll find that working in sports management offers many of the same mental and emotional challenges as playing on a sports team. You’ll also enjoy working in one of the most vibrant and fun-filled industries in the world. After all, sports isn’t just about athletics. It’s also about entertainment.

4) _____________________________

No doubt the chance to work with famous athletes is one of the biggest draws of a career in sports management. Maybe

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you want to work with the greats of your day to ensure that they receive the best contracts possible. Maybe you’re excited about coordinating charity events with celebrity athletes whose names can really draw attention to important causes. Whatever it is that appeals about high-profile clients, you’ll find yourself surrounded by folks who are at the top of their game when you work in sports management.

5) ________________________________

You love your sports management career now but what happens if it doesn’t suit you in the future? While many professionals who choose careers in this field stay in it permanently, rest assured that you’ll also gain skills that can be used in other industries. Professional sports is big business. No matter the area of sports management you work in, you’ll have opportunities to refine your communications, finance and people skills. You’ll also be able to build a portfolio of your achievements that will demonstrate your ability to get results. Sports management can be a very competitive field, so you’ll be able to develop the fortitude needed to thrive in other high-pressure industries too.

Careers in sports management offer amazing opportunities for business-minded sports fans. You’ll enjoy both good compensation and a high level of personal satisfaction. Best of all, you can make the leap into this world with a twoor fouryear degree.

(https://www.sports-management-degrees.com/lists/5- reasons-to-consider-a-career-in-sports-management/)

9. Answer the questions based on the text in 7.

1)What career opportunities does sports management offer?

2)Why are internships viewed essential in this industry?

3)What are athletes expected to do? How do sports managers help them?

4)Can taking behind-the-scenes role be rewarding?

5)What is one of the most attractive things in a career in sports management?

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6)What happens if this career isn’t suitable for you in the future?

10. Find synonyms in the text for the following words:

1)range of

2)to deal with

3)significant

4)attraction

5)to guarantee

6)to improve

7)persistence/strength of mind

8)to succeed

9)payoff

10.Write a summary of Text B.

11.Watch the video “Why you should consider a career in Sports Management” (https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=VnEEDxvoXCA). Complete the two extracts below. Discuss the video with your partner. Say why you find the sports industry and, in particular, sports management an exciting field which offers limitless job opportunities.

1)The sport industry allows someone who really wants to get _______________ _____________ 1 to also get a concentration area where they might enjoy and love ______________ ______________ 2 where they’re working around sports, working around athletics, working around youth sports, working around

______________ _____________ 3, _______________

4 fitness facilities, I mean the _____________

____________ 5 are almost limitless because of so many components of the ______________ ____________ 6.

2)You need to take a look at the broader sport industry. It’s almost a trillion dollars industry. When you look at all the tourism elements you look at _____________

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____________ 7, you look at the professional

____________ _____________ 8, you look at high school sports, college sports, you look at _____________

____________ 9. All these different segments lumped together makes it one of the largest _____________

___________ 10 in the United States because it just

_____________ 11 so much.

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