Chapter 11 & 12 Quiz

Question 1

About 1 out of every_________ athletes make it to the professional level.

Accepted Answer

40,000

Question 2

Competition for Masters athletes begins at age 40 and is divided into _____ year age increments

Accepted Answer

5

Question 3

Sport is a leisure activity pursued by mainly those seeking to fill free time.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

In the American Sport Systerm, Child & youth sport coaches typically:

Accepted Answer

are serving on a volunteer basis

Question 5

Since the late 1970's, participation in youth and school sport has:

Accepted Answer

increased steadily

Question 6

Volunteer sport coaches who have NOT completed a coaching education program are:

Accepted Answer

more likely to employ inappropriate techniques

Question 7

Scientific experts suggest children should not participate in organized sport before the age of

Accepted Answer

8

Question 8

Overuse injuries tend to decrease with sport specialization.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Sado-asceticism is a concept that refers to

Accepted Answer

Parents urging their child to play through pain

Question 10

Generally, children enjoy "zero sum" competition, because they enjoy winning

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Athletic Trainers need certification.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

The rate of drop out from sport participation peaks between the ages of 11-18.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

Opportunity to participate in child & youth sports in the US is tilted in favor of kids from

Accepted Answer

middle & upper socioeconomic classes

Question 14

The US is the only country where sport is intricately linked with colleges & universities

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

All states require coaches to hold a teaching or coaching certification.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

Which of the following factors is least important to young athletes (3-8years old)?

Accepted Answer

winning

Question 17

The rules and equipment should reflect the developmental characteristics of the competitors.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 18

Which professional sport organization has the best record for diversity among staff?

Accepted Answer

NBA

Question 19

Pay to play at the interscholastic level is more common due to budget constraints.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 19