SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN AUSTRALIAN SOCIETY

Question 1

In what years have Australia hosted the Olympic games?

Accepted Answer

1956 and 2000, 1950 and 2000

Question 2

What is the approximate value of the NRL and AFL TV rights contracts?

Accepted Answer

$2 Billion

Question 3

Which of the following is a positive impact of Australia hosting the Olympic games in 2000?

Accepted Answer

Improved facilities to be used for years following the games

Question 4

If Australia performs well at the Olympics, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The world perceives Australia to have advanced technology, The world perceives Australia to have high quality coaches, The world perceives Australia to be prosperous, The world perceives Australia to be a healthy sports nation

Question 5

Why is State of Origin so popular in the media?

Accepted Answer

It is an aggressive contest with powerful collisions

Question 6

Which of the following best represents patriotism?

Accepted Answer

Vigorous support for one's country

Question 7

Which of the following best outlines the meaning of amateur in the 19th Century?

Accepted Answer

Higher class with no payment for partipation

Question 8

Which of the following are the 2 biggest sporting events in the world?

Accepted Answer

Summer Olympics and Football World Cup

Question 9

Which of the following are characteristics of manliness in the 19th Century?

Accepted Answer

Aggression and brute force

Question 10

Which of the following is a negative aspect of sports adopting a business focus?

Accepted Answer

Betting agencies sponsoring and a rise in problem gambling

Question 11

Which of the following reinforce regional identity in Australian sport?

Accepted Answer

State of Origin

Question 12

Which of the following events best represents the "Ashes"?

Accepted Answer

A cricket test series played between Australia and England

Question 13

Which of the following is a reason why women did not participate often in 19th Century sport?

Accepted Answer

Medical views of the time that their safety was endangered

Question 14

Which is an example of the impact on athletes who defied the Apartheid Boycott?

Accepted Answer

They were labelled traitors by the Prime Minister

Question 15

What is the missing dash point?

Accepted Answer

the meaning of amateur and professional sport

Question 16

The 2nd dot point in the syllabus is

Accepted Answer

commodity

Question 17

Which of the following is a reason why many women participate more often today?

Accepted Answer

Changed social views arising from the feminist movement

Question 18

Which of the following is not a positive outcome for fans of newly privatised club?

Accepted Answer

Change of traditional colours to suit new direction of team

Question 19

Why is physical activity important to indigenous cultures?

Accepted Answer

To ensure that they maintain their health, Traditionally indigenous people perform well in sport, It fits with their hunter/gatherer traditions, Role models can influence the community

Question 20

In what year did Rugby League form and why?

Accepted Answer

In 1908 to become professional and pay players

Question 21

Which of the following events was the catalyst for the formation of the AIS?

Accepted Answer

1976 Montreal Olympics, where Australia did not win gold

Question 22

What is the name of PDHPE Option 2?

Accepted Answer

Sport and Physical Activity in Australian Society

Question 23

What event did Cathy freeman win gold in?

Accepted Answer

400 m

Question 24

Which of the following represents the approach to sport by Eastern cultures?

Accepted Answer

It is linked to mind, body and spirit

Question 25

Complete the missing dash point

Accepted Answer

spectators and participants

Question 26

Which represents the biggest change in sport between the 19th Century and today?

Accepted Answer

The participation of women and sport as a commodity

Question 27

What impact did the Moscow Olympic boycott have on Raelene Boyle?

Accepted Answer

She experienced pressure and missed the chance to win gold

Question 28

Amateur Sport in the 19th century was primarily for

Accepted Answer

People from high SES

Question 29

Why did Australia boycott the 1980 Moscow Olympics?

Accepted Answer

The Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan in 1979

Question 30

Why was Peter Norman treated harshly after winning silver at the 1968 Mexico City Olympics?

Accepted Answer

He supported the anti discrimination of African Americans

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