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SPORT
Sport is a set of competitive activities in which winners and losers are determined by physical performance within a set of established rules.
Participation in High School and NCAA Sponsored Sports, 1982 to 2000
5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000
0
1982 1985 1988 1991 1994 1997
Sources: National Federation of State High School Associations and the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
Male Female Young Singles Young Couples Young Families Mature Families Senior Couples Senior Singles High School/Trade School University/College Advanced University Degree Undefined Less than $40K $40K to $80K
$80K Plus
2000
HS Boys
HS Girls
HS Boys HS Girls
College Men College Women
College Men College Women
Interest in Professional Sports Based on Attendance At Professional Sporting Events: United States by Demographics
Enthusiast Moderate Interest
0% 10% 20%
30% 40%
50% 60% 70%
Source: Lang, David. “Interest in Professional Sports (As a Spectator) Profile Report.” April 2001.
HB C
Sociology Databank A-11
