Sport in Society test 2
From the video we watched about Youth Sports in the US, how much dollars did the family say they spent on the average per year on their children's youth sports participation?
$15,000
What year did the first female coach make it to the Super Bowl?
2020
Obesity among U.S youth ages 12 to 19 has increased in the past two decades from 5 percent to
21%
Of the 50 million youth in the United States between the ages of 6 and 17, about what proportion plays lease one organized sport per year?
50%
Which of these is a positive effect of participating in high school sport?
All of the above
Youth sport has grown due to which of the following factors
All of the above
Which of these statements is part of the USOPC's Coaching Ethics Code, developed by the National Federation of State High School Associations?
All of these are part of the code.
Which sport has the largest participation rate among both girls and boys in the US?
Basketball
Since what period have alternative sport and physical activities gained in popularity by providing different options from traditional team sports for competitive physical activity for youth and young adults?
Early 2000's
Which of the following is not a typical reason that children drop out of youth sport?
Not winning
According to as assessment of youth coaches' training that appeared in the 2019 Project Play of the Aspen Institute, coaches indicated that they had received training in six areas deemed to be critical for coaches on young people. Which of these is not one of those areas?
Sport psychology
Which state has the highest percentage of student athletes competing in sports?
Texas
Which of these is NOT a positive influence from a coach?
The coach pushes athletes to win at all costs
What criterion most likely contributes to enhancing social status through athletic performances?
The sport is highly visible
In terms of the number of participants, what is the most popular sport for girls?
Track and field
Beginning in the academic year 2019-2020, each Division I school's share of the revenue generated through sponsorship, television right, and the national basketball championships will be tied to each institution's academic success.
True
Coaches should be judged on the basis of more than wins.
True
Nearly 180 institutions of higher education offer an undergraduate major or minor in coaching education or a graduate degree in coaching.
True
Rising costs in youth sport participation fees mean that low-income children have fewer opportunities to participate.
True
Some college football programs collect so much annual revenue that they play for all other sports at their university and have money left over to contribute to academic programs and nonathletic scholarships.
True
Sport can be used as a vehicle for helping people develop academic skills.
True
The number of girls participating in organized sport programs has been growing, particularly since the passage of Title IX.
True
The status of athletes has changed dramatically with the entry of girls into the athletic arena.
True
There are corporate sponsors for youth sport.
True
Youth Sport began as an activity for those economically disadvantaged.
True
Where is the "Grand Park" that was talked about in the Youth Sports video we watched Tuesday?
Westfield, Indiana
Which of these is NOT one of the top five reasons for sport participation among girls?
participating in the excitement of competition.
Which of these statements about athletic programs is NOT true?
the number of student athletes dropped significantly in the past decade.
Which of these is NOT true about Youth Coaching Standards?
they have ample financial resources to supply equipment.
Which of these is NOT a problem associated with relying on volunteer coaches?
volunteers tend to stay with a team for many years.
