Sports Management and Administration MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: June 2, 2025

1. : What is the primary objective of sports management?
(A) Maximizing profits
(B) Organizing, planning, and managing sports events
(C) Focusing only on athletes
(D) Building sports facilities

2. : Which of the following is a key function of sports administration?
(A) Coaching athletes
(B) Developing marketing strategies
(C) Organizing community events
(D) Managing sports facilities

3. : What is an important aspect of financial management in sports organizations?
(A) Increasing ticket prices
(B) Budgeting and financial planning
(C) Coaching athletes
(D) Recruiting new players

4. : Which term refers to the overall management of a sports team or organization?
(A) Coaching
(B) Administration
(C) Marketing
(D) Logistics

5. : What does a sports event manager primarily focus on?
(A) Training athletes
(B) Organizing and executing sports events
(C) Managing social media
(D) Selling sports equipment

6. : Which skill is essential for a sports manager?
(A) Ability to play every sport
(B) Effective communication and leadership
(C) Knowing how to cook
(D) Artistic ability

7. : What is one of the major challenges faced by sports administrators?
(A) Understanding the rules of every sport
(B) Managing resources and ensuring efficient use
(C) Training for competitions
(D) Playing in every match

8. : What is the main role of sports marketing?
(A) Training athletes
(B) Promoting sports events and building a fan base
(C) Managing teams
(D) Designing sports uniforms

9. : Which of the following is a key function of human resource management in sports?
(A) Promoting events
(B) Hiring and managing staff
(C) Designing sports equipment
(D) Coaching teams

10. : In sports management, what is the focus of strategic planning?
(A) Short-term success
(B) Long-term goals and growth
(C) Daily coaching
(D) Only profit maximization

11. : What is the importance of sponsorship in sports?
(A) To support athletes in training
(B) To provide financial support for teams and events
(C) To train managers
(D) To promote education

12. : What is the primary focus of sports facility management?
(A) Coaching athletes
(B) Ensuring the maintenance and safety of sports venues
(C) Designing marketing strategies
(D) Managing athlete contracts

13. : What role does public relations play in sports management?
(A) Coaching teams
(B) Enhancing the image of the sports organization and maintaining positive media relations
(C) Managing finances
(D) Designing sports merchandise

14. : Which aspect is crucial for risk management in sports?
(A) Ensuring athletes win
(B) Implementing safety measures and liability management
(C) Hiring more coaches
(D) Decreasing budgets

15. : What is the primary objective of event sponsorship in sports management?
(A) To increase competition
(B) To generate revenue and enhance brand visibility
(C) To train athletes
(D) To decrease fan involvement

16. : What is essential for effective leadership in sports management?
(A) Knowledge of every sport
(B) Clear communication, decision-making, and motivating others
(C) Only focusing on athletes
(D) Designing sports programs

17. : Which of the following is a function of sports governance?
(A) Coaching teams
(B) Developing rules and ensuring their enforcement
(C) Training athletes
(D) Hiring fans

18. : Which area of sports management focuses on the promotion of athletes and events through media?
(A) Coaching
(B) Sports marketing
(C) Facility management
(D) Human resources

19. : What is the purpose of athlete development programs in sports management?
(A) To market events
(B) To improve athletes’ performance and personal growth
(C) To reduce training costs
(D) To create fan merchandise

20. : What is a key aspect of effective communication in sports organizations?
(A) Ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned with organizational goals
(B) Training athletes only
(C) Selling more tickets
(D) Creating new sports rules

21. : Which department is responsible for hiring and developing employees in a sports organization?
(A) Marketing
(B) Human resources
(C) Coaching
(D) Sponsorship

22. : What is one key responsibility of a sports manager during a major event?
(A) Coaching the team
(B) Overseeing logistics and ensuring smooth operations
(C) Developing new rules
(D) Designing uniforms

23. : What is the role of sports analytics in management?
(A) Coaching
(B) Gathering and analyzing data to improve performance and decision-making
(C) Creating fan events
(D) Organizing tickets

24. : Which term describes the long-term plan for a sports organization’s growth?
(A) Tactics
(B) Strategic planning
(C) Scouting
(D) Budgeting

25. : Why is branding important in sports management?
(A) To improve athlete performance
(B) To create a strong and recognizable identity for the sports organization
(C) To reduce costs
(D) To train fans