TWA Unit 17

match the sporting venue, year with their americans with Deaf act (ADA) violation: ohio state, 2010

the name signs for professional sporting teams follow the name of their organization.  

why are umpires using gestures for "safe", "strike", "out", "play ball", "foul ball", etc.?

match the types of throwing hands with the sport/action: bent-5 handshape

sporting injuries are similar among deaf and hearing athletes, however, something is different.  what is it?

In 1924, nine countries attended the Deaflympics back then.  How many countries now participate in the Deaflympics?  

match the view with the storytelling perspective: player's view

match the sporting venue, year with their americans with Deaf act (ADA) violation: university of maryland, 2013

match the types of throwing hands with the sport/action: 25-handshape

what is so special about Gertrude Ederle?

football huddles and umpire hand signals are examples of deaf gain

match the types of throwing hands with the sport/action: index or u-shaped handshape

most important things to remember when you sign about throwing objects are: (two correct answers)

why is it easier to use sign languages to teach the correct body position or form? 

when someone asks you where the game is now, in terms of game periods/time.  You would respond using:

match the athlete with the appropriate sporting notification equipment: Deaf athlete

what is one of the unique ways Deaf schools demonstrate their school spirit in gyms?  

match the sporting venue, year with their americans with Deaf act (ADA) violation: university of kentucky, 2011

match the view with the storytelling perspective: bird's eye view

how was the football huddle formed?

match the types of throwing hands with the sport/action: bent-3 handshape

match the view with the storytelling perspective: audience view

why is it important to have a different notification system for Deaf athletes?   

what was the old name for the current Deaflympics?

Deaf adults attending Deaf sporting events tend to be focused on the games while the children go off to play.   

match the types of throwing hands with the sport/action: bent-L handshape

select the actual names of the united states and canada Deaf sporting organizations or events:  (four correct events)

match the athlete with the appropriate sporting notification equipment: hearing athlete

what is so special about Kevin Hall?

match the view with the storytelling perspective: field view

match the athlete with the appropriate sporting notification equipment: DeafBlind athlete

match the sporting venue, year with their americans with Deaf act (ADA) violation: washington NFL team, 2006