What benefit do sponsors get from sport?

Improved public opinion and greater advertising

What benefits did the colonial Australian population derive from sport?

Patriotism, character building and discipline

Place these three Australian Sporting Achievements in the correct order from oldest to youngest

Phar Lap, Melbourne Olympics, Sydney Olympics

Why did Australia boycott the 1980 Moscow Olympics?

Because of the USSR's invasion in Afghanistan

This AFL Legend speaks about women playing AFL. What is his outdated point?

Women shouldn't play full contact sport

What is the potentially negative impact on society of reduced participation in sport?

Increased rates of obesity and illness

What is a recent government initiative to increase participation in sport

$100 Active kids rebate voucher

Why was this recent photo of an AFLW removed from circulation?

Because of disgusting comments on social media

Why was colonial Australian sport dominated by males?

Because sport was viewed as a "manly" activity

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1
In the Australian culture sport forms...
part of our national identity
a place for people to beat others
a way of avoiding armed service
a way of suppressing migrants
2
What benefit do sponsors get from sport?
Improved public image
They will stop funding sport if people don't support them
Improved public opinion and greater advertising
Greater publicity
3
What benefits did the colonial Australian population derive from sport?
Weight loss, money and notoriety
Entertainment, financial and discipline
Heart health, entertainment and money
Patriotism, character building and discipline
4
Who is this famous Australian athlete
Shane Gould
Evonne Goolagong
Elyse Perry
Cathy Freeman
5
Who is this inspirational ATSI athlete and former Australian of the year?
Preston Campbell
Kurt Gidley
Greg Ingles
Adam Goodes
6
In what year did Australia win the America's Cup
1983
1993
1973
2003
7
What sports were played in Colonial Australia?
Sailing, Rugby and Basketball
Soccer, Cycling, Netball
Cricket, Rugby and Tennis
Bushwalking, Horse Riding and Sailing
8
Place these three Australian Sporting Achievements in the correct order from oldest to youngest
Phar Lap, Melbourne Olympics, Sydney Olympics
Netball World Cup, Cathy Freeman, Don Bradman
America Cup Win, First test against England, Rugby World Cup
Evonne Goolagong, Melbourne Olympics, Soccer world cup
9
The sport Calcio Storico originated in what country?
Florence
Italy
England
France
10
Why did Australia boycott the 1980 Moscow Olympics?
To protest about the exclusion of female athletes
Because of their involvement in the Vietnam conflict
Because of the USSR's invasion in Afghanistan
Because or safety concerns for their athletes
11
What sports were played in Colonial Australia?
Soccer, Cycling, Netball
Bushwalking, Horse Riding and Sailing
Sailing, Rugby and Basketball
Cricket, Rugby and Tennis
12
Who is this inspirational Australian?
Andrew Johns
Dylan Allcott
Kurt Fearnley
Daily Messanger
13
This AFL Legend speaks about women playing AFL. What is his outdated point?
Women shouldn't play full contact sport
Women are more likely to play AFL then Netball
More women would play AFL if there was less contact
Women's sport shouldn't be televised
14
What nationality of athletes were assassinated in the 1972 Munich Olympics
Israel
Australian
German
American
15
What is the potentially negative impact on society of reduced participation in sport?
Increased revenue from sporting merchandise
Increased time spent on developing numeracy and literacy
Increased rates of obesity and illness
Decreased injury and disability from sports injuries
16
What demographic is traditionally less likely to play sport in Australia
Males
12-24yr olds
6-16yr olds
Females
17
What is a recent government initiative to increase participation in sport
Mandatory PDHPE lessons in schools
Decreased tax rates for people playing sport
Free sports insurance
$100 Active kids rebate voucher
18
Sports like that shown in this video are...
Being banned due to risk if injury
Australia's leading sport in terms of participation
Decreasing in popularity
Increasing in popularity
19
Who is this famous Australian athlete
Pat Rafter
Don Bradman
Mal Maniga
Steve Smith
20
When was the Melbourne Olympics
2000
1980
1956
2018
21
What sport does Australian legend Sam Kerr Play?
Soccer
Tennis
Women's Rugby
Netball
22
This sport is linked with what traditional Indigenous Australian sport?
Koi
Mangrook
Kulphat
Tabbli
23
Why was this recent photo of an AFLW removed from circulation?
Because it shows a foul
Because the player involved asked for it to be removed
Because the sponsor in the background didnt sponsor the game
Because of disgusting comments on social media
24
Why was colonial Australian sport dominated by males?
Because sport was viewed as a "manly" activity
Because female sports like Netball weren't invented yet
Because males were better then females at sport
Because females couldn't afford to play sport
25
What benefit do sports get from sponsorship?
Financial and Professional
Greater player participation levels
Decreased rates of injury
Free stuff
26
What companies are banned from sponsoring sports in Australia?
Fast Food Companies
Mining Companies
Alcohol Companies
Tobacco Companies

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