Title: Explain the importance of the sports, entertainment, and event industries.
Course: Sports, Entertainment, and Event Marketing > Section: Understanding the Importance of Sports, Entertainment, and Event Marketing

Explanation should include examples of career opportunities as well as answers to the following questions:

- What is the sports and fitness industry?
- What is arts and entertainment?
- What role do recreation and tourism play in the sports, entertainment, and event industries?

Explanation should also include

- the importance of each industry to the consumer (e.g., escape, fun, social connection, health, education, economic inclusiveness)
- the economic value to the community
  - provides jobs
  - benefits other businesses
  - adds to tax revenue.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What products and services are available in the sports, entertainment, and event industries?
- How do these industries affect the consumer, the economy, and the community?
- Where can a student learn about career opportunities in these industries?