Which of these is an example of an international governing body?

International Olympic Committee

Scholarship limits are set by NCAA for each sport to level the playing field. How is the # of scholarships determined?

ratio of the number of starting players needed to field a team

Which of these is NOT true about Youth Coaching Standards?

They have ample financial resources to supply equipment.

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1
What should coaches and parents in adult-organized youth sport be trained in to avoid risk to participating youth?
knowledge about the emotional needs of children
sport-specific skills
knowledge about sport safety and healthy competition
all of these
2
Which of these is NOT true about development programs for children and youth?
Many programs are foundational (skill focused).
The programs are competitive.
Some school programs are considered safe-haven programs.
Boys & Girls Clubs provide at-risk prevention programs.
3
International sport traditions began with Greek civilization.
False
True
4
College athletics had a modest start in a polo tournament between students from Harvard and Yale in 1852.
True
False
5
As people age, they often move from participating in team sports to participating in individual sports.
True
False
6
What criterion most likely contributes to enhancing social status through athletic performance?
the sport requires expensive equipment
the sport is considered “elite”
the sport is a team sport
the sport is highly visible
7
Youth sports organized by adults tend to be more reflective of adult and professional models of sport.
True
False
8
A sport sociologist generally uses two types of information: quantifiable data and qualitative data.
False
True
9
One way to improve coaching in youth sport is to develop consequences for coaches who exhibit inappropriate behavior.
True
False
10
Participation in high school sports increased in 2019 for the fourth year.
False
True
11
The United States Golf Association determines whether or not golf balls conform to certain specifications.
False
True
12
Sport sociology is the study of the individual in a sport setting.
True
False
13
Members of the IOC board of directors are democratically elected.
True
False
14
Which of these is NOT a negative influence from a coach?
punishing poor performance
creating a fun environment
instilling prejudice in athletes
focusing on winning at all costs
15
The percentage of kids ages 6 to 12 playing team or individual sports on a regular basis increased from 2008 to 2018.
False
True
16
Which state has the highest percentage of student athletes competing in sports?
Texas
Nevada
California
Florida
17
Sport team owners can depreciate their athletes in their tax returns.
True
False
18
In 2016, the Olympic Games were hosted for the first time in South America by a Portuguese-speaking country.
True
False
19
Which of these is an example of an international governing body?
National Baseball League
National Football League
National Basketball League
International Olympic Committee
20
Why is sport believed to help complete the education of young people?
it emphasizes the development of physical talents
it teaches attitudes that conform to the expectations of society
it instills a healthy work ethic and a sound moral code
all of these
21
Athletes who value participation are typically motivated by extrinsic rewards.
True
False
22
Play and games differ, but sport and work do not.
True
False
23
What is the major reason that people seek to learn about sport and physical activity?
scholarly study
professional practice
personal development
all of the above
24
Direct spectators attend a live sporting event at a stadium, arena, or other venue.
False
True
25
Which of these is NOT a typical reason that children drop out of youth sport?
not winning
participation expenses
lack of fun
risk of injury
26
Tennis leaders and NASCAR leaders use the same marketing plan and sponsors.
True
False
27
Scholarship limits are set by NCAA for each sport to level the playing field. How is the # of scholarships determined?
equal number of scholarships for all schools
based on past performance
ratio of the number of starting players needed to field a team
ratio of the number of total students to student–athletes
28
The first Olympics consisted of one foot race.
False
True
29
Funding opportunities exist for sport development programs.
False
True
30
Why do action or adventure sports tend NOT to be sanctioned or sponsored by schools?
difficulty recruiting coaches
not enough student interest
involved risks
associated cost
31
Which social group influences young children the most in terms of sport participation?
school
family
friends
coaches
32
Students who perform the best academic work are more admired by their peers than student athletes.
True
False
33
Host countries sometimes use the Olympics to promote nationalist sentiment.
False
True
34
According to the percentage of inactivity by age groups, which age group has the most inactive
18-44
45-64
6-17
65+
35
Most high school athletes have a socioeconomic status that is above average.
False
True
36
One difference between play and games is that games involve competition.
True
False
37
Which of these is NOT true about Youth Coaching Standards?
Parents often take on coaching roles.
Standards are set primarily by the local community.
Without volunteer coaches, sport teams simply cannot operate.
They have ample financial resources to supply equipment.
38
There has been a decline in participation in most traditional team sports among youth.
True
False
39
Physicians, educators, school boards, & sport psych all advise teachers and coaches to avoid using physical punishment.
False
True
40
Which of these is NOT among the top five team sports for boys, measured by number of teams?
soccer
football
basketball
cross country
41
The (USOPC) accepts money from corporate sponsors to support the training and competition of U.S. athletes.
False
True
42
Coaching high-performance athletes & athletes focused on participation requires the same amount of prep for coaching.
False
True
43
In a 2018 Gallup poll, less than 10 % of respondents indicated that their fav sport to watch was professional basketball
False
True
44
The amount of money spent on recreational sport is approximately equal to the amount generated by professional sport.
False
True
45
The definition “[A]thletes enjoy welcome, respectful environments, & diversity is actively enhanced” is which term?
strengthened
safe
supported
smart
46
Which of these is NOT an example of sport being operated as a monopoly?
Anyone can own a team.
Leagues can work together to eliminate new leagues.
Players can negotiate with only one team if they are drafted.
New teams have to pay large fees to join a league.
47
In terms of the number of participants, what is the most popular sport for girls?
basketball
track and field
equestrianism
swimming
48
Olympics can serve as a microcosm in understanding various political, economic, & environmental issues around the world
False
True
49
After which event did youth sport—at least for boys—become popular in middle-class communities across the United States?
Korean War
World War II
World War I
Vietnam War
50
Sport philosophy is an area of study in the sociocultural domain.
True
False
51
People of all ages from higher income households tend to be more physically active.
False
True
52
Which of these is NOT a problem associated with relying on volunteer coaches?
Volunteers who are trained tend to leave after a few years.
Volunteers tend to stay with a team for many years.
Volunteers are often inexperienced and untrained.
Volunteers may not be qualified to coach.
53
Industrialization of the America during the 20th century increased the # of people playing & watching sport
True
False
54
What is the richest sporting body in the world?
National Football League in the United States
World Golf Association
Board of Control for Cricket in India
Japan Tennis Association
55
A program exists for high school coaching education.
True
False
56
The Dassler brothers are the founders of which two brands?
Adidas and Nike
New Balance and Puma
Adidas and Reebok
Adidas and Puma
57
Coaches should be judged on the basis of more than wins.
False
True
58
The primary components of playing sports that make them fun are effort, learning, knowledge, and improving.
True
False
59
FIFA has appointed an anti-racism task force.
True
False
60
Why are participants of golf, baseball, and tennis prime targets for corporate advisers?
because there are many participants
because equipment for these sports is cheap to produce
because there are more tournaments than in other sports
because participants tend to be in higher economic groups
61
The media sometimes have the power to change the rules of a sport.
False
True
62
Sport participants are not likely to be sport spectators.
False
True
63
The economic effects of recreational sport are measured through sales of which of these?
sport equipment
high school uniforms
marching band instruments
tickets to professional sporting events
64
The teams of which professional league make the most profit annually compared to other major sports?
National Basketball Association
Major League Soccer
Major League Baseball
National Football League
65
Sport can increase people's appreciation for other cultures.
True
False
66
Which of these is NOT an acceptable method of punishment for bad behavior?
removing them from games or practices
withdrawing attention from the athletes
making them perform extra training sessions
making the athlete apologize publicly to their teammates
67
Soccer is currently the most popular sport in the world.
False
True
68
Adult coaches and parents are key figures that determine success in youth-organized sports.
True
False
69
Which of these is true about college coach training?
College coach must have had playing experience @ either the pro or Olympics
Most colleges require coaches to hold a college degree.
All colleges require coach to teach at the institution where theyre trained
Colleges require coaches to take same certification program that HS does
70
The # of girls participating in organized sport programs has been growing, particularly since the passage of Title IX
True
False
71
Which of these is NOT an area of study in the biophysical domain?
nutrition
exercise physiology
motor learning
biomechanics
72
Interscholastic sport participation is at an all-time high.
True
False
73
Teaching children skills and the rules of the game are foci of adult-organized youth sports.
False
True
74
Which of these is another name for participation sport?
friendly sport
social sport
competitive sport
recreational sport
75
Collegiate athletes may view sport as work.
True
False
76
The battle for equal distribution of scholarships for women and men is affected in a major way by which sport?
baseball
all of the above
basketball
football
77
Which of these is NOT one of the top five reasons for sport participation among girls?
staying in shape
having fun
participating in the excitement of competition
having to do something one is good at
78
Which major professional league is the only one with a collectively bargained social media policy?
National Football League
National Basketball Association
National Hockey Association
Major League Baseball
79
The majority of venues are privately owned.
False
True
80
One reason we study sport is that it affects our cultures, traditions, and values.
True
False
81
Which of these is NOT a positive influence from a coach?
The coach educates athletes.
The coach pushes athletes to win at all costs.
The coach uses innovative training methods.
The coach uses a democratic leadership style.
82
One difference between play and games is that games involve competition.
True
False
83
Youth sport began as an activity for those economically disadvantaged.
False
True
84
Functionalist theory see sport contributing to the smooth functioning of society by helping people promote common value
True
False
85
Overall, coaches tend to be politically liberal.
True
False
86
Forecasts show that over the next 10 years, approximately 30,000 additional coaching jobs will be added.
True
False
87
What is NOT true about academic eligibility standards set by the NCAA in 2016?
Athletes who dont meet requirements can b eligible after 2yrs of Uni. work
Prospective athletes have to have earned at least a 3.0 grade-point average
Athletes who do not meet requirement may still b admitted to the university
A low GPA can be offset by a high SAT or ACT score.
88
Which league implements a “luxury tax” rather than a salary cap?
Major League Baseball
Major League Soccer
National Football League
National Basketball Association
89
Your socioeconomic class influences which sport(s) you watch.
False
True
90
An example of non-profit organizations focusing on ending abuse in sport is SafeSport.
True
False
91
Which of these is NOT true about the NFHS Coach Education Program that was started in 2007?
Cost ranges from $250-300.
More than 11 million students have benefitted.
Courses are available online.
It has been adopted by all 51 state associations.
92
Thanks to the media revolution, specific sports can be promoted in countries where they were once unknown.
True
False
93
Individuals like to own sport teams in part because teams tend to increase in value.
True
False
94
Which of these is a positive effect of participating in high school sport?
development of leadership skills
higher graduation rates
success in college
all of the above
95
Tiger Woods fell from grace & lost popularity due to marital difficulties, golf’s popularity took a dramatic downturn.
False
True
96
The number of female and male owners of U.S. professional sport franchises is roughly the same.
False
True
97
Conflict theory evaluates culture and determines the source of authority wielded by one group over another.
True
False
98
As of 2017, which segment of the sports industry had the largest revenue?
gate revenues
merchandising
sponsorship
media rights
99
Sport influences the media because it can attract huge television audiences.
False
True
100
The status of athletes has changed dramatically with the entry of girls into the athletic arena.
True
False

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