Gender Issues Final Exam Review

How many coaches are guaranteed 8 million dollars if they are fired? a. 14 b. 8 c. 33 d. 22

c. 33

Although women were banned from the modern Olympic Games in the early years, by the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing the percentage of female competitors had risen to a. 18% b. 31% c. 42% d. 50%

c. 42%

How old is this woman who swam from Cuba to Florida? a. 65 b. 70 c. 60 d. 55

c. 60

What percentage of adults worldwide do not engage in sufficient levels of physical activity? a. 10% b. 40% c. 60% d. 80% e. 95%

c. 60%

Which country won the most gold medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games? a. United States b. Russia c. China d. Australia

c. China

______ is behavior that is beyond "normal" behavior, it can be good or bad. a. Overconformity b. Underconformity c. Deviant d. Hooliganism

c. Deviant

is a World Golf Foundation initiative to impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and education through the game of golf. a. USA Driving Range international b. Fairways of Life c. First Tee d. The Back Nine for Kids

c. First Tee

____ gained fame in the 1920 as a remarkable amateur golfer. a. Joyce Owens b. Babe Didrikson c. Glenna Collett Vare d. Helen Willis Moody

c. Glenna Collett Vare

Data collected about trends in sport participation do not indicate which of the following? a. Most Americans are active b. Less than 30 percent of americans are inactive c. Inactivity has decreased among youth d. Participation in kayaking has increased

c. Inactivity has decreased among youth

The baseball player who broke the color barrier in baseball in the late 1940s was a. Babe Ruth b. Henry Aaron c. Jackie Robinson d. Reggie Jackson

c. Jackie Robinson

The athlete oath "Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt" is from the a. senior Olympic Games b. Paralympic Games c. Special Olympics d. Masters competition

c. Special Olympics

Does not care who knows, makes public appearances as a lesbian a. covering b. implicitly out c. explicitly out d. publicly out

d. publicly out

The longer athletes play competitive sport, the lower their moral reasoning tends to be. a. true b. false

a. true

What was the name of the large recreation programs that companies and businesses formed?

Industrial leagues

Which of these two coaches is paid more yearly?

Michican > Alabama

A philosophy that made exercise and fitness compatible with the Christian life is called

Muscular Christianity

What was the name of the organization that formed from the 1905 White House meeting about football?

NCAA

eating disorders occur only among females a. true b. false

b. false

Which of the following groups of men are most likely to commit acts of violence against women? a. professional athletes b. college athletes c. men who control women through their profession d. men of African American descent e. men who abuse alcohol

c. men who control women through their profession

The largest division of college sports in terms of membership (most schools) is a. Division I b. Division IA c. Division II d. Division III

d. Division III

Who is this woman? a. Blanche Trilling b. Rosemary Kennedy c. Mabel Lee d. Eunice Shriver

d. Euncie Shriver

Benefits of Interscholastic Sports: List at least five substantiated benefits of interscholastic sports.

- academic performance - graduation - moral development - fitness later in life - citizenship - success in college - reduced smoking - reduced drug use

Select at least three common criticisms of college programs

- athletes perform worse academically - too much money is spent on college sports - colleges just serve as farm teams for hopeful professional athletes - college sports benefit only a few privileged students

Who was the first woman who circumnavigated the globe in 15 months on a 42 pound bicycle?

Annie Londonderry; Annie Cohen Kopchovsky

According to a study completed at Alfred University, hazing, which includes drinking contests and other humiliating behaviors, is experienced by what percentage of college athletes? a. 20% b. 40% c. 60% d. 80% e. 100%

D. 80%

Roughly three-quarters (73%) of Americans say they would support a professional sports team signing a gay or lesbian athlete, while about 1-in-5 (19%) say they would oppose this action. a. true b. fale

a. true

Schools are providing 1.3 million fewer chances for girls to play sports in high school than boys. a. true b. false

a. true

Since the times of the ancient Greeks and Romans, the family was based on a patriarchal model wherein the male was the absolute ruler. a. true b. false

a. true

Sport has built-in rules and boundaries that can be agreed upon by people of all walks of life. a. true b. false

a. true

Which of the following statements is false? a. the Hispanic population is the fastest growing in the United States b. The African American population is on the decline c. African Americans are increasingly moving to the South d. Intermarriage has made it more difficult to define race

b. The African American population is on the decline

In a 2008 study, student-athletes exhibit a low self-image, with only 13% saying they are satisfied with their personal ethics and 17% saying they believe they are better than most people they know in terms of doing what is right. a. true b. false

b. false

Lesbians are to blame for image problems in sport. a. true b. false

b. false

Mix gender football (soccer) is a not good for development for both boys and girls. a. true b. false

b. false

NASCAR is the only United States professional sport that does not do drug testing. a. true b. false

b. false

Not all discrimination against lesbian athletes comes from outside women's sport. This fact was highlighted at the University of Texas in the early 1990s when women's basketball coach Rene Portland created a furor by stating in the press that she did not recruit or allow lesbians on her team a. true b. false

b. false

Of the major U.S. sport leagues, the NFL has the toughest penalties for drug use. a. true b. false

b. false

One good thing about Title IX is that it went into effect right away. a. true b. false

b. false

Rene Portland, the Women's Basketball Coach for over twenty years at Penn State was one the first coaches to welcome homosexuals on her team. a. true b. false

b. false

Sport participants are not likely to be sport spectators. a. true b. false

b. false

The Special Olympics is held every ____ year. a. two b. four c. three d. five

b. four

The change from restricting the Olympic Games to amateur athletes to welcoming professional athletes was a result of a. the increase in under-the-table payments to supposedly amateur athletes b. fulfilling the goals to have the best athletes in the world compete regardless of amateur or professional status c. the urging of international olympic committee president Juan Antionio Samaranch of Spain d. a benefit to american athletes

b. fulfilling the goals to have the best athletes in the world compete regardless of amateur or professional status

The name of the campaign to curb homophobia and welcome gay players to sports. a. dark closets b. if you can play, you can play c. out d. gay games

b. if you can play, you can play

What does the media call spectators that do not attend an event? a. distant spectator b. indirect spectator c. direct spectator d. remote spectator

b. indirect spectator

What did the parents do for Vera during her brother's soccer game? a. allowed her to be a lines person b. keep the sideline clear so she could run up and down the sidelines c. disguised her as a boy so she could play d. none of the above

b. keep the sideline clear so she could run up and down the slidelines

Although many barriers have fallen, which remain (lack) in achieving equality for women in the sport world a. overrepresentation in leadership roles b. lack of equal pay for equal play at the professional level c. victories in Title IX court cases d. more men than women in the workforce

b. lack of equal pay for equal play at the professional level

Who are more likely to be criticized by society? a. female rugby players b. male ballet dancers

b. male ballet dancers

Athletes at any level who take performance-enhancing substances are operating at what level of moral behavior? a. preconventional- law and order b. preconventional- pleasure or pain c. conventional- good boy or girl d. conventional- social contact

b. preconventional- pleasure or pain

Americans consider themselves fans of what sport more than any other? a. figure skating b. professional football c. lacrosse d. Professional baseball

b. professional football

In the first half of the 20th century, sport news was disseminated largely by a. television and newspapers b. radio and newspapers c. radio and television d. television and the Internet

b. radio and newspapers

Athletes may also use __, in which an athlete is injected with oxygen-carrying red blood cells derived from blood previously withdrawn from the athlete.

blood doping

_____ isn't limited to high school or collegiate sports. NFL player Jonathan Martin quit the Miami Dolphins because of this alleged deviant behavior toward him by a teammate

bullying

Look at the "USA today Sports Coaches Salary Database". What is Cliff Kingsbury's total salary per year? a. $5,408,655 b. $1,333,333 c. $3,306,575 d. $9,867,493

c. $3,306,575

Michigan's football team has become an undefeated, top-two program and likely an even bigger cash cow after contributing _______ of the athletic department's $152 million revenues in the fiscal year ending in June 2015. a. $111 million b. $12 million c. $88 million d. $9 million

c. $88 million

Senator __________ said in 1972 when making the case for the amendment, "Title IX wouldn't solve every problem when it came to guaranteeing equality for Americans regardless of sex"

Birch Bayh

In the 1970s, out of every dollar that was spent on sports a. an equal amount was spent on girls and boys b. boys received 70 cents and girls 30 cents c. boys received 99 cents and girls just 1 cent d. girls received 60 cents and boys 40 cents

c. boys received 99 cents and girls just 1 cent

The Olympic Games moved away from the traditional nationalistic model because of a. the inclusion of professional athletes in some sports b. the trend toward international cooperation and peace c. the huge commercial and financial impact of the games as a result of television and corporate sponsorship d. the change in rules to deemphasize national interests

c. the huge commercial and financial impact of the games as a result of television and corporate sponsorship

The legacy of the Munich Games is a. the unprecedented winning of four gold medals by American swimmer Mark Spitz b. the boycott of the Games by the American team c. the murder of 11 Israeli athletes by Palestinians d. the first appearance of the Dream Team in basketball

c. the murder of 11 Israeli athletes by Palestinians

Which of the following statements is NOT true? a. The ancient Olympic Games began in Greece as a religious celebration b. the ancient Games were cancelled by the Romans, who viewed them as pagan worship educator, as an international competition for amateur athletes d. hosting of the olympic games rotates from country to country based on the recommendations of the United Nations.

d. hosting of the olympic games rotates from country to country based on the recommendations of the United Nations.

Which of the following is not an explanation for the growth of sport globally? a. growth of the economic model of sport b. media technology that links the world c. movement of athletes and coaches from country to country d. increase in feelings of nationalistic pride

d. increase in feelings of nationalistic pride

According to research conducted by the Josephson Institute using data collected from 4,200 high school athletes, which of the following statements is not true? a. girls tend to exhibit better sporting behavior than boys b. up to one third of coaches exhibit poor sporting behavior c. more than half of athletes think that hazing and bullying is acceptable behavior d. more than two thirds of athletes think that winning is more important than being considered a good sport

d. more than two thirds of athletes think that winning is more important than being considered a good sport

Where might we see this? a. special olympics b. master olympics c. paralympics d. murderball championships

d. murderball championships

NBC bid how much for the right to broadcast the 2012 London Olympic Games? a. $100 million b. $400 million c. $800 million d. over $1 billion e. NBC didn't broadcaster of the 2012 Olympics

d. over $1 billion

What was the name of football's major offense in 1905 that was so dangerous to players?

Flying Wedge

How one adapts to their prescribed sex role is called

Gender Identity

What was the name of the girl that was the national idea of the feminine beauty in 1890's?

Gibson Girl, Gison Girls, Gibson's Girl

Which is not a way of balancing Title IX concerns a. eliminate men's programs; add women's programs b. eliminate men's programs; maintain women's programs c. maintaian men's programs; add women's programs d. maintain men's programs at minimal participation level; increase the number of participants on women's teams e. elimiate men's and women's programs

e. eliminate men's and women's programs

What is it called when a soccer player pretends to fall to the ground as if he was hurt by an opponent?

flopping

What is the name of this football formation?

flying wedge

Leadership or dominance of one group over another is

hegemony

According to this chart, which racial group will grow the most by 2060?

Hispanic or latino

Board games are inactive games that require participants to follow set rules and use a combination of strategy, skills, and _______

luck

Sport ______ is the study of human behavior in sport, including the enhancement of performance and the treatment of disorders affecting optimal performance.

psychology

What did this woman do?

rode her bike around the world. Circumnavigated the globe in 15 months on a 42 pound bicycle

To be seen sexual in nature

sexualization

An active process of learning and social development that occurs as people interact with one another is called?

socialization

Sport is a mirror to _____.

society

_____ can be thought of as a specialized or higher order of play and as a kind of game with certain characteristics that set it apart.

sport; sports

_____ has been defined as "the ethical behavior exhibited by a sportsman or athlete. generally considered to involve participation for the pleasure gained from a fair and hard-fought contest, refusal to take unfair advantage of a situation or of an opponent, courtesy toward one's opponent, and graciousness in both winning and losing"

sportsmanship

Running backs, wide receivers, and outfielders are mainly African American is an example of

stacking

______ lawsuit was filed to prevented gay athletes from using the term gay olympics a. out games b. paraolympics c. special olympics d. IOC

IOC

List at least five negative effects of interscholastic sports

- trend toward costs to students - hazing - formation of cliques - feelings of entitlement - binge drinking - divided student body

How many years did it take women's ski jumping to become an event in the Olympics?

100

How many coaches have been fired of losing season since the start of the 2015 season?

17

According to the NCAA, in the 2015-2016 academic year, _______ women participated in college sports in the U.S. a. 100,000 b. 300,657 c. 412,000 d. 211,886

211,886

Even if University of Iowa, head football coach Kirk Ferentz is fired after this season for not winning enough games, the 61 year-old Ferentz would be owed more than $______ million

25

According to this chart, what percentage of African Americans play in the NFL?

66.3%

What is the name of the modified pants women began wearing in the early 1900s?

Bloomers; bloomer; knickerbockers

Looking good for others

Cosmetic fitness

Converge at one location and divide up the teams and play was called?

Play days

Which one has these characteristics? 1. a physical component 2. competition to determine a winner and loser 3. an outside group or institution that governs the conduct and results of the sport and enforces its rules 4. specialized facilities and equipment

SPORT

What was the name of the physical education instructor at Smith College who adopted the rules of basketball for women and her students?

Senda Berenson

What do we call the concept that men had a limited amount of sperm?

Spermatic Economic Theory

What president almost outlawed football?

Teddy Roosevelt

Two schools compete at home and then telegraph the results... What was this called?

Telegraphic meets

When basketball first began for women, the court was divided into how many zones?

Three

What is the name of the test for compliance of Title IX? a. Three Pronged b. Title IX security c. Office of Civil Rights Test IX d. Athletic Compliance Exam

Three pronged

Women physical education teachers opposed sports programs?

True

___ _______ is a Dutch football coach and the first female to achieve a trainers diploma in the Dutch football world.

Vera Pauw

Which of the following is true about gambling and sport? a. college athletes gamble more than nonetheless b. male and female athletes gamble at the same rate c. nonetheless use bookies more than athletes do d. students who gamble do not drink as much as other students

a college athletes gamble more than nonathletes

What did Tim Hardaway say about John Amaechi? a. "I hate gays" b. "I will not marry until gays are allowed to marry" c. "I will not play on a team that has a gay member" d. Sexual preference is a private matter"

a. "I hate gays"

If we isolate Division I, in 2005-2006 the salaries of head coaches of men's sports averaged $1,202,400 while head coaches of women's teams averaged ____. a. $659,000 b. $1,000,000 c. $3000,000 d. $150,000

a. $659,000

It is estimated that one in ____ of the population is gay. a. 10 b. 20 c. 30 d. 40

a. 10

The University of Michigan had not had a single formal competitive sport for women in 1973; five years later, it had _____ varsity teams for women. a. 10 b. 15 c. 5 d. 6

a. 10

How many FBS teams are there in the NCAA? a. 128 b. 88 c. 44 d. 144

a. 128

In spite of the steady growth in women's sports, the percentage of females employed in both the electronic and print media is less than ____% a. 20 b. 30 c. 40 d. 50

a. 20

NASCAR is the second most-watched sport on TV after the National Football League (NFL), and % of the viewers are female a. 40 b. 50 c. 10 d. 20

a. 40

Play days or sports days on college campuses were the norm in the 's. a. 50 b. 40 c. 30 d. 20

a. 50

Some people have proposed that colleges leave football out of Title IX compliance. In other words, equalize the number of scholarships for men and women, but do not include the _____ football scholarships in the mix. a. 85 b. 120 c. 110 d. 90

a. 85

What law makes this photo possible? a. American Disabilities Act b. Paraolympics c. Title XII d. Tennessee vs. Lane

a. American Disabilities Act

In the second half of the 20th Century, was the top female athletes. (According to Sports Illustrated) a. Babe Didrikson Zaharias b. Althea Gibson c. Jackie Joyner Kersee d. Chris Evert

a. Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Although the United States and the Soviet Union/Russia have long dominated the medal race in the Olympics, what country is number three, with a sizeble margin over the country in fourth place? a. Germany b. Japan c. China d. Italy

a. Germany

What is the best benefit of sport to North American culture? a. It positively affects the health and welfare of people b. It provides television programming c. It generates millions of US dollars d. It develops world-class athletes

a. It positively affects the health and welfare of people

It wasn't until the mid-1800s that women even ventured into physical activity programs founded at colleges such as and ________ a. Mount Holyoke and Vassar b. St. Johns and St. Mary's c. Waybash and Montgoemery

a. Mount Holyoke and Vassar

Administration of Collegiate Sports: Intercollegiate sports are administered by the a. NCAA b. NAIA c. NCCAA d. NJCAA e. AIAW

a. NCAA

President _____ tries to make Title IX stronger in support of tougher compliance rules. a. Obama b. Reagan c. Bush (41) d. Bush (43)

a. Obama

Title IX is sometimes called a. The Patsy Mink Law b. 1973 Civil Rights Act c. Birch Bye Law d. Women's Equal Opportunity Act

a. The Patsy Mink Law

What is the nation's newspaper a. USA today b. Wall Street Journal c. New York Times d. Washington Post

a. USA Today

A baseball pitcher is often encouraged to brush back a batter who homered the previous time up. A functional theorist would justify this action as a. a baseball tradition b. a legal action c. an unintentional act d. just trying to win the game

a. a baseball tradition

Sport is a. a specialized and higher order of games with specific characteristics b. a recreational leisure-time pursuit c. playing a game d. an organized competition in which the participants are financially rewarded

a. a specialized and higher order of games with specific characteristics

No person in the United States, shall on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under ______ educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. a. any b. sports c. academic d. public

a. any

It is often claimed bytes involved in sports that sport participation helps build good character in young people. Which of the following statements is not true? a. Athletes exhibit better moral behavior than nonetheless exhibit b. good sporting behavior is affected by the behavior, teaching, and beliefs of the coach c. good sporting behavior is affected by the level of competition and the importance of winning d. it has been impossible to determine a cause and effect relationship between playing sports and ethical, moral behavior.

a. athletes exhibit better moral behavior than nonetheless exhibit

Good sporting behavior means a. behaving ethically in sports b. acting as your coach acts c. acting as your teammates act d. being a nice person

a. behaving ethically in sports

The United Olympic Committee was created as the coordinating body for all Olympic-related athletic activities a. by the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 of the U.S. Congress b. by President Woodrow Wilson in 1932 c. by vote of American citizens in 1950 d. by the International Olympic Committee in 1892

a. by the Amateur Sports Act of 1978 of the U.S. Congress

Participation sports are those that are played for a. exercise and enjoyment b. competition c. financial gain d. high performance

a. exercise and enjoyment

The most rapid increase in sport participation by youth has been in

a. extreme sports

Which social group influences young children the most in terms of sport participation? a. family b. friends c. coaches d. schools

a. family

The budget for women's sports at North Carolina State had multiplied by 15 in just _____ years. a. four b. two c. three d. five

a. four

_______ relationships are the only normal and acceptable sexual expression. a. hetersexism b. homosexual c. bisexual d. asexual

a. hetersexism

Lives life openly, acknowledges romantic partners, but never explicitly herself as a lesbian a. implicitly out b. explicitly out c. publicly out d. passing

a. implicitly out

The future of sport reporting is clearly through the electronic media because of a. instant access to a larger national and global audience b. a decline in sales of newspapers c. the availability of the Internet in every home d. high-definition television

a. instant access to a larger national and global audience

The first sport pages appeared in newspapers in the a. late 180s b. early 1900s c. 1950s d. early 1800s

a. late 1800s

Girls playing mixed gender football have ______ injures than girls playing in girls's leagues. a. less b. more c. about the same as many

a. less

________ is internalizing the rules to the extreme a. overconformity b. underconformity c. deviance d. hooliganism

a. overconformity

Which of the following organizations provide programming and funding for at-risk youth in sport settings? a. police athletic league b. girls in the game c. urban youth baseball academies d. young men's christian association e. all of the above

a. police athletic league

Hegemonic masculinity is the practice that promotes the dominant social position of men, and the subordinate social position of women. a. true b. false

a. true

The two most popular sports worldwide for both playing and watching combined are a. soccer and cricket b. basketball and baseball c. soccer and basketball d. football and soccer

a. soccer and cricket

Which sports are the LEAST likely to be associated with athletes who develop eating disorders? a. softball and baseball b. gymnastics and dancing c. cheerleading and wrestling d. cross country and tennis e. swimming and figure skating

a. softball and baseball

Any statement that imparts to specific characteristic to a group as a whole that is false. a. stereotypes b. gender bias c. racism d. discrimination

a. stereotypes

Which of the following is NOT true about potential issues with drug use? a. such issues have caused a decrease in sport broadcast contracts b. such issues have led some fans to reject certain sports and athletes c. drugs use is associated with long-term health risks. d. youth athletes may take drugs to imitate top athletes

a. such issues have caused a decrease in sport broadcast contracts

Which national sport organization is associated with developing the first program to expose at-risk youth to sport rather than focus solely on elite-level athletic development? a. tennis b. gymnastics c. golf d. baseball e. swimming

a. tennis

Funds to support American Olympic athletes do not come from a. the U.S. government b. corporate sponsors c. television rights d. individual citizen donors

a. the U.S. government

60 percent of high school males, 27 percent of females, trash-talk a defender after every score. a. true b. false

a. true

70% hate crimes committed by youth are towards homosexuals. a. true b. false

a. true

A likely change in sport in North America will be the rising popularity of soccer a. true b. false

a. true

A transgender female student athlete whose taking medication to suppress testosterone for year may compete on a women's team. a. true b. false

a. true

According to Donna Lopiano, African American women are victims of sport discrimination by restricting them to basketball, track and field, and inexpensive sports a. true b. false

a. true

According to findings (Josephson 2007, 2008): Girls are more sportsmanlike than boys. On virtually every question, girl athletes expressed a deeper commitment to honesty and fair play. In contrast, boys are far more likely to exhibit cynical attitudes and engage in illegal or unsporting con a. true b. false

a. true

Acosta and Carpenter point out that the studies showing that women prefer male coaches are flawed because for many women, that is all they have ever known. a. true b. false

a. true

African-American college athletes graduate at a higher rate than African-American students as a whole. a. true b. false

a. true

Although football success is unrelated to academic excellence and a host of other factors that are important when choosing a college, there is no question that the publicity helps universities with top-ranked football teams. a. true b. false

a. true

Anabolic steroids increase an athlete's power. a. true b. false

a. true

Approximately 5% of the population qualify for high performance sport, while 95% are regulated to participant sport. a. true b. false

a. true

As people age, they often move from participating in team sports to participating in individual sports. a. true b. false

a. true

Because almost every college in the U.S. receives some kind of federal funding, female athletes were able to use Title IX to argue that schools should take women's athletics as seriously as they did mens. a. true b. false

a. true

Boys are more likely than girls are to regularly watch televised sports (33% boys vs. 7% girls). a. true b. false

a. true

Coaches these days "are in the driver's seat," says Stanford economist Roger Noll. a. true b. false

a. true

Danica Patrick's online store (danicaracingstore.com) outsells those of all her male colleagues combined by a factor of 10. a. true b. false

a. true

Dr. William Morgan, of the University of Arizona's Sports Psychology laboratory: "Athletes are less depressed, more stable and have higher psychological vigor than the general public. This is true of both men and women athletes." a. true b. false

a. true

Eating disorders have increased in women athletes since the passage of Title IX. a. true b. false

a. true

For the 1999 Women's World Cup, 49% of those viewing the final game were adult men, compared with 36% who were adult women and 15% who were children under 18. a. true b. false

a. true

Gender stereotyping in sports has been and still is reinforcing gender inequality. a. true b. false

a. true

Hinda Miller and Lisa Lindahl created a prototype for the sports bra by imitating the male athletic supporter that "pulled the body parts closer to the body" a. true b. false

a. true

In a 2013 Harris poll, less than 10 percent of respondents indicated that their favorite sport was professional basketball. a. true b. false

a. true

In spite of the popularity of American football in the United States, it has only grown internationally in spectator interest in the Super Bowl. a. true b. false

a. true

Lack of interest was in hindsight an irrational justification for excluding girls from sport. Since girls had little access to sport, few sport role models, and no encouragement to play sport by social institutions such as families, schools, and churches, or course they appeared uninterested. a. true b. false

a. true

Men have less social permission to express their feelings a. true b. false

a. true

Most college athletes have been hazed a. true b. false

a. true

Once gambling is legalized, the integrity of the outcome of sports is called into question. a. true b. false

a. true

Only 41 percent of people with a disability are employed, whereas 79 percent of those without a disability are employed. a. true b. false

a. true

Participation sports tend to have a more balanced approach to winning. a. true b. false

a. true

Professional basketball for both men and women is poised for a worldwide expansion in the near future, and franchises in other countries are likely. a. true b. false

a. true

Social trends are difficult to predict since we have no way of knowing how outside influences in society are likely to affect our state of mind, our economy, or our values. a. true b. false

a. true

Sport is an opportunity to expose people in regions with a constant history of war and violence to principles of tolerance and friendship between disparate groups a. true b. false

a. true

Television networks latched on to sport to fill up weekends with programming that they did not have to invent or stage a. true b. false

a. true

The 2001 U.S. Open singles final featuring Venus Williams versus Serena Williams drew a 6.8 television rating on CBS. The prime-time final outscored NBC's Notre Dame versus Nebraska football game, which recorded a 4.8 rating. a. true b. false

a. true

The 3-point shot in basketball was adopted to put more emphasis on long-range shooting and reduce the dependence on large bodies pounding the ball inside to score. a. true b. false

a. true

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) took very little interest in women's athletics. This was partially due to the fact the NCAA had not considered women's athletics as profitable. a. true b. false

a. true

The U.S. Congress established the United States Olympic Committee by means of the Amateur Sports Act of 1978. a. true b. false

a. true

The University Texas firing of Charlie Strong would be almost 11.5 million dollars. a. true b. false

a. true

The bulk of revenue for a sport even is television fees. a. true b. false

a. true

The law (Title IX) applies to every single aspect of education including: course offering counseling financial assistance student health and insurance benefits physical education and athletics educational programs and activities and employment. a. true b. false

a. true

The most-attended high school football games in Texas history was 54,347 at Texas Stadium in 2013. a. true b. false

a. true

The speaker talks about how sports can be a huge tool in emancipation of women and girls in society. a. true b. false

a. true

Those coaches fired for legal cause, such as breaking the law or major NCAA rules generally aren't entitled to additional guaranteed money. (buy-out) a. true b. false

a. true

Title IX benefits many girls and women. But it remains controversial among those who think that gender equity is unfair to men because it may ask them to share resources that they take for granted. a. true b. false

a. true

Today, there are more women than men attending colleges and universities. a. true b. false

a. true

Unlike other world competitions, the Gay games enables people from all walks of life to compete against each other regardless of skill level, age, or physical challenge a. true b. false

a. true

Unsatisfied with competitive games, some people, such as Dale Le Fevre, have worked to create and popularize what they call New Games, which focus not on competition but on cooperation, participation, creativity, and personal expression. a. true b. false

a. true

When the NCAA threatened to take over women's sport, the leading female coaches and administrators fought against it a. true b. false

a. true

Winners almost always get more photographs, more footage, and more lines of print a. true b. false

a. true

Women who are portrayed as strong muscular athletes are often viewed as homosexuals and not talented individuals a. true b. false

a. true

Your socioeconomic class influences which sport(s) you watch. a. true b. false

a. true

by 2006, the NCAA issued a policy advising schools to forbid the displaying of hostile and ethnic mascots. a. true b. false

a. true

hazing and bullying are similar, but bullying is a more frequent behavior. a. true b. false

a. true

Anabolic steroids are faster and more effective than any physical training program in increasing size, strength, and speed a. truth b. false

a. truth

In many societies, if a husband determined that his wife was guilty of infidelity, he could have her put to death. a. truth b. false

a. truth

Which of the following statements is not true? a. viewing sport has proven to encourage people to be more physically active b. Individual exploits are often revered more than team achievements in the U.S. spot media c. Harry Edwards' classic list of social values attributed to sport includes character building, nationalism, and discipline d. The emphasis on the winner in U.S. sport media can result in skewed perceptions of an athlete's total career.

a. viewing sport has proven to encourage people to be more physically active

According to the US Census, which group will be in the majority in the United States by 2050? a. White 46% b. Hispanic/Latino 30% c. African American 14% d. Asian American 9%

a. white 46%

Overall, at the most levels of competition, sports in America are dominated by a. whites b. African Americans c. Latinos d. Asian Americans

a. whites

The groups most affected by worldwide lack of physical activity are a. women b. older adults c. people from lower socio-economic backgrounds d. people who are disable e. all of the above f. a and b only

a. women

Which of the following was not a landmark social change in society over the past 50 years? a. women getting the right to vote b. Civil Rights Act of 1964 c. Title IX d. Americans with Disabilities Act

a. women getting the right to vote

How much incentive money will Kliff Kingsbury make if Texas Tech play in a Big 12 lower tier bowl game? a. $10,000 b. $25,000 c. $40,000 d. $50,000

b. $25,000

The average annual compensation for local television sport anchors is a. $25,000 b. $50,000 U.S. c. $75,000 d. $100,000

b. $50,000

For Division I schools without football, what percent of men's basketball programs generate net revenue? a. 0% b. 10% c. 40% d. 75%

b. 10%

On June 23, ____ President Richard Nixon signed the law that would quickly become known simply as Title IX. 1. 1968 b. 1972 c. 1982 d. 1958

b. 1972

Title IX passed in a. 1971 b. 1972 c. 1965 d. 2000

b. 1972

What year did baby boomers start turning 65. a. 2008 b. 2001 c. 1999

b. 2001

The Beijing Games in 2008 cost $43 billion to stage, which is how many times more than the cost of any other previous Olympic Games? a. about the same as the 2000 and 2004 games b. 3 times c. 6 times d. 10 times

b. 3 times

According to S. Hoffman (2013), academics programs for the study of physical activity are offered at more than ____ colleges and universities in the United States, along with many others worldwide. a. 1200 b. 600 c. 900 d. 2000

b. 600

___ FBS coaches would make 20 million dollars if they were fired. a. 128 b. 7 c. 14 d. 5

b. 7

What was formed in 1971 and was instrumental in help getting Title IX passed? a. NCAA b. AIAW c. Title IX Committee d. DAWGS

b. AIAW

The female who has had the greatest effect on women's sports in our time both during and after her playing career is a. babe Didrikson Zaharias b. Billie Jean King c. Brandi Chastain d. Lisa Leslie e. Venus Williams

b. Billie Jean King

Who swam from Cuba to Florida? a. Rosemary Philips b. Diana Nyad c. Beatrice Scarbourg d. Janet Taylor

b. Diana Nyad

Sports have been an important part of culture in virtually every civilization beginning with the a. Chinese b. Greeks c. Romans d. Middle Ages

b. Greeks

What is the name of this NFL who is one of eight named retired NFL players suing the NFL for illegally supplying them with risky painkillers that numbed their injuries and led to medical complications? a. Willie Gault b. Richard Dent c. William Perry d. Mike Singletary

b. Richard Dent

"No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under an education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance" describes a. the Women's Suffrage Act b. Title IX c. Tite V d. Equal rights amendments to the U.S. Constitution

b. Title IX

The All American Girls Professional Baseball League played during a. World War I b. World War II c. 1930's d. 1920's

b. World War II

Vera finished her career as the most "capped" player in Holland, man or woman. What does "capped" mean in the sport of soccer? You may use the internet to help you with your answer. a. goals scored b. a player's appearance (not including substitute appearances) in a game at International level. c. goals scored in an international match d. international saves for a goal keeper

b. a player's appearance (not including substitute appearances) in a game at International level.

In the past 20 years, which type of performance enhancement has received the most attention? a. stimulants b. anabolic steroids c. prescription drugs d. blood doping e. marijuana

b. anabolic steroids

Gender refers to a. the biological sex that you are assigned at birth b. appropriate behavior for men and women

b. appropriate behavior for men and women

There is less deviance from playing by the rules today in sports than there has been in the past. Which of the following is NOT a contributing factor to this change? a. better officiating b. athletes who are more considerate c. tougher penalties for infractions d. holding coaches accountable e. effective programs promoting good sporting behavior beginning in yourth sport

b. athletes who are more considerate

Participation in High School Sports: Based on the number of teams rather than the number of participants, the most popular sport is a. baseball b. basketball c. football d. track and field

b. basketball

Even the ____ made it clear that the male was the head of the family and often portrayed the female as one whose role was to tempt the male a. government b. church c. courts d. schools

b. church

At the local level, communities have the responsibility to a. offer separate sport programs for athletes with disabilities b. mainstream athletes with disabilities into existing programs whenever possible c. bus athletes with disabilities to nearby communities d. sponsor high-performance competition for athletes with disabilities

b. mainstream athletes with disabilities into existing programs whenever possible

A survey of 4,200 high school athletes revealed the following realities (Josephson 2004): a. recently parents have stopped emphasizing winning b. coaches and parents simply aren't doing enough to assure that the experience (in sports) is a positive one. c. Kids better understand fair play than a decade before d. It appears that today's playing fields are the breeding grounds for the next generation of leaders with high moral standards

b. coaches and parents simply aren't doing enough to assure that the experience (in sports) is a positive one.

Players and spectators who engage in heckling and taunting opposing players are operating at the a. pre conventional level b. conventional level c. post conventional level d. pleasure or pain level

b. conventional level

Football players who hold the opposing players illegally to gain an advantage rationalize their actions by explaining that everyone does it and try not to let the officials see it. According to Kohlberg's levels of moral reasoning, these players are operating at the level of a. preconventional-punishment and obedience b. conventional-good boy or girl c. conventional-law and order d. postconventional-social contract

b. conventional-good boy or girl

One of the unintended effects of Title IX has been a. an increase in eating disorders among girls b. dropping of some men's sports in schools and colleges to ensure equal funding for both genders c. expansion of women's sports at all levels of competition d. objectification of female athletes

b. dropping of some men's sports in schools and colleges to ensure equal funding for both genders

Which is NOT one of the nine core values of The First Tee golf organization? a. integrity b. drug avoidance c. sportsmanship d. perseverance e. courtesy

b. drug avoidance

What is NOT a reason why people study sport? a. scholarly study b. effect on the environment c. professional practice d. personal interest

b. effect on the environment

People with upper middle-class backgrounds are more likely to participate in a. contact sports b. elite-level, individual sports c. soccer d. none of the above. Such an assertion cannot be made with any certainty.

b. elite-level, individual sports

About 15 percent of high school athletes will participate in collegiate athletics a. true b. false

b. false

Among girls, the most negative behavior was shown by soccer and softball players. a. true b. false

b. false

Because California has about 12 million more citizens than Texas, it makes since that they have the most student athletes participating in high school a. true b. false

b. false

Despite being in the majority in colleges, males only represent 65% of all college athletes. a. true b. false

b. false

Gender is a simple one dimensional construct. a. true b. false

b. false

Tennis leaders and NASCAR leaders use the same marketing plan and sponsors. a. true b. false

b. false

Testosterone and progesterone exists in males and not females bodies a. true b. false

b. false

The most common criticism is that kids who play video games is the expense of the games. a. true b. false

b. false

The presentation of games on television has not affected attendance in the stadium. a. true b. false

b. false

Title IX requires equal dollars be spent on men's and women's sports. a. true b. false

b. false

Title IX requires the reduction of male opportunities. a. true b. false

b. false

Title IX was part of the Education Amendments of 1975. a. true b. false

b. false

We can no longer say that women are underrepresented in sport journalism. a. true b. false

b. false

The olympic motto is the latin phrase cities, altius, fortius, which means a. fair, brave, and strong b. faster, higher, stronger c. I saw, I came, I conquered d. courage, heart, and determination

b. faster, higher, stronger

According to this chart, are there more white male or female athletes when considering all divisions. a. male b. female

b. female

The activity type that has shown the greatest statistical growth in participation over the past decade is a. individual sports b. fitness activities c. ball sports d. female sports

b. fitness activities

The sport that makes Title IX difficult to copy is a. cheerleading b. football c. Women's large spirit squad d. soccer

b. football

High-performance sports are not played by athletes a. of any age b. for fun c. to test their competitive skills d. to determine a winner and loser

b. for fun

_____ means a miniature model. a. small society b. microcosm c. miniatura d. vermillion

b. microcosm

Do you think this photo of swimmer Amanda Beard adheres to the Women's Sports Foundation in Media's guidelines for how women should be portrayed in sport publications and advertisements a. yes b. no

b. no

Which of the following is NOT one of the three domains in kinesiology? a. sociocultural b. nutritional c. psychosocial d. biophysical

b. nutritional

_____ of the U.S. Department of Education is responsible for enforcing Title IX. a. Title IX director at the university b. office of civil rights c. president's office at the university d. Institution's athletic department

b. office of civil rights

The imbalance in sport participation between boys and girls were dramatic up until the 1970s. Out of every dollar spent on sport, boys received 99 cents while girls received just a. fifty cents b. one cent c. twenty five d. five cents

b. one cent

What is the name of this sport? a. tennis b. pickleball c. murderball d. court ping pong

b. pickleball

Title IX has been the basis of complaints against schools charged with not properly responding to the issue of ______. a. professor pay b. sexual assault c. football for women d. women in administration

b. sexual assault

Which one is NOT one of the types of sport journalism a. digital b. social media c. electronic d. print

b. social media

_______ is the study of a society a. anthropology b. sociology c. iconology d. kinesiology

b. sociology

Administration of High School Sports: High school sports are administered by a. the National Federation of High Schools b. state associations c. local leagues d. national sport governing bodies

b. state associations

Pedagogy- is the study of the art and science of a. motor development b. teaching c. child development d. sports

b. teaching

If a coach doesn't have a buyout in a contract, it is most likely a. that it's a long-term contract b. that it's not a long-tern contract

b. that it's not a long-term contract

The country that has had the most enduring influence on worldwide sports and games is a. the United States b. the United Kingdom c. Germany d. Japan

b. the United Kingdom

In the past 20 years, our understanding of games has also been complicated by the rise of the a. television b. the X Games c. women's sports d. several professional leagues

b. the X Games

ESPN's Game Day provides publicity to the school where each broadcast is held, such as this game at the University of Texas. This is an example of how a. sport can affect media b. the media can affect sport

b. the media can affect sport

Many international athletes make their homes in the United States because a. they have come to enjoy American life b. they find economic opportunity through major competitions c. their sponsor contract requires it d. they like the favorable climate

b. they find economic opportunity through major competitions

Most dads today would probably say they support the athletic exploits of both sons and daughters; the facts are that boys ranked fathers as number one on their list of mentors who "taught them the most " about sport, while girls ranked their dads in the number spot. a. two b. three c. four d. five

b. three

What do boys learn from girls when play mix-gender soccer? a. not to cheat b. to play more together c. non agression d. none of the above

b. to play more together

The phenomenon referred to as "time shifting" involves a. sport leagues changing the start times of games b. viewers recording events and then watching them at times of their own choosing c. viewers fast-forwarding past commercials d. viewers changing their plans in order to watch certain shows on television

b. viewers recording events and then watching them at times of their own choosing

The medical interest of women in sport focused on

bearing children; uterus; uterus and bearing children

Motor learning and is the study of relatively permanent changes in motor behavior that result from practice or experience.

behavior

Susan B Anthony said, "I think it is done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world". What was she talking about?

bicycle, bicycles, bike

How much money was bet legally in Nevada on March Madness basketball in 2009? a. $1 millin b. $20 million c. $90 million d. $500 million e. $1 billion

c. $90 million

by 2005, Native American professional athletes actively engaged in their sport numbered a. 40 b. 60 c. 20 d. 100

c. 20

Compared to African Americans, who make up approximately 10% of professional baseball players, Latinos in Major League Baseball now account for a. 5% b. 10% c. 27% d. 40%

c. 27%

The cost for a family of four to attend an NFL game is a. about $50 b. about $200 c. about $400 d. about $600

c. about $400

The percentage of international players in Major League Baseball is a. almost 10% b. almost 20% c. almost 30% d. almost 40%

c. almost 30%

What are the two leading sports in "pick-up" games? a. football and field hockey b. basketball and soccer c. basketball and football d. soccer and football

c. basketball and football

Which characteristic in NOT the typical player in Fantasy Sports? a. male b. 18-49 c. below average income d. educated

c. below average income

To be eligible for federal funding, schools and colleges had to meet any of three tests. Which is NOT one of the three test. a. Proportionality test b. History of progress test c. budget expenses test d. accommodation of interest test

c. budget expenses test

What factor produced the global expansion of athletic clothing and equipment? a. explosion in global sports b. the Internet c. cheaper labor and manufacturing costs d. accessibility to air travel

c. cheaper labor and manufacturing costs

_____ is an example of over conformity. a. baseball b. soccer c. cheerleading d. playing in the band

c. cheerleading

African Americans dominate basketball, football, and track and field because of a. higher proportion of fast-twitch muscle fibers b. less body fat, longer arms, and slim hips c. cultural influence and opportunity d. coolness under pressure

c. cultural influence and opportunity

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, the term _____ applies to any individual who has a physical or mental impairment a. special education b. special needs c. disability d. handicapped

c. disability

More recent studies (U.S. Anti-Doping Agency 2010) have found the number one essential reasons for sport participation. a. being with friends b. improving my skills c. having fun d. doing my best

c. having fun

Research reveals that in any culture or institution there is a particular pattern of masculinity which hold the dominate position. This is known as a. patriarchy b. gender stereotype c. hegemonic masculinity d. masculine dominance

c. hegemonic masculinity

Poor sporting behavior is more likely to occur in a. youth sports b. recreational sports c. high performance sports-youth d. high performance sports-professionals

c. high performance sports- youth

The gender of a head coach does impact the gender composition of the assistant coaches on a staff. a. Title IX b. prejudice c. homologous reproduction d. stereotype

c. homologous reproduction

____ is a generalized fear or intolerance of lesbians, gay men bisexuals, and transgender people. a. sexualphobia b. sexualization c. homophobia d. sterotypes

c. homophobia

Which his NOT true of Up2Us? a. it recruits coaches for coach for america who will teach kids in at-risk communities b. it is a national coalition of sports-based youth development organizations c. it lobbies congress to increase funding for youth sports d. it is funded by a National AmeriCorps grant.

c. it lobbies congress to increase funding for youth sports

Which statement is not true of Outward Bound? a. It has 200,000 yearly participants b. It is a global organization c. it's sole mission is to give young seafarers the ability to survive harsh conditions d. it teaches at-risk youth wilderness and leadership skills through activities in the natural world e. it has recently established a center for peace building

c. it's sole mission is to give young seafarers the ability to survive harsh conditions

What is the most common cause of coaches getting fired? a. improprieties in their private life b. breaking NCAA rules c. losing too many games illegal recruiting

c. losing too many games

If a school is not compliant, the punishment is a. loss of athleics b. fine c. loss of federal funds d. cannot compete in a conference

c. loss of federal funds

Because of television, golf has moved almost exclusively to _____ play, which means that the golfer with the lowest score wins, rather than match play. a. tournament b. ladder c. medal d. mulligan

c. medal

Which of the following is a NOT consequence of homophobia in sport? a. parents steering girls away from sports b. being labeled by playing a certain sport c. more women play sports d. harassment

c. more women play sports

The ____ tes means that the proportion of women on sports teams is similar to the proportion of women enrolled as full time undergraduate students. a. accommodation of interest b. history of progress c. proportionality d. participation equity

c. proportionality

Which of the following statements is false? a. race is determined by heredity b. ethnicity is determined by environment c. race and ethnicity are the same characteristic d. the one-drop rule determines a person's ethnicity

c. race and ethnicity are the same characteristic

Hooliganism among spectators is closely associated with a. football (American) b. basketball c. soccer d. baseball e. golf

c. soccer

All African-Americans have rhythm is an example of a. racial bias b. racism c. stereotypes d. homoracism

c. stereotypes

Which of the following is not one of the core values espoused by the IOC? a. excellence b. respect c. strength d. friendship e. all of the above are core values

c. strength

This picture is called? a. the athletic triangle b. the eating disorder triad c. the female athlete triad

c. the female athlete triad

According to a Women's Sports Foundation study, if a girl does not participate in sports by the time she is 10, then a. she is five times as likely to be obese as an adult b. she will not make her high school varsity team c. there is only a 10% chance she will participate when she is 25 d. she will not learn important leadership traits

c. there is only a 10% chance she will participate when she is 25

According to the speaker, women in sport ________ is the of the emancipation of women.

catalyst

What is the term used for "women needing to conserve" their energy. This did not apply to minority women.

closed energy; conservation energy

Name things that women could not do in Victorian times

cote, own property, file a law suit

The percentage of girls who compete in high school sports has gone from 1 out of every 27 girls in 1971 to 1 out of how many in 2008? a. 1 out of 18 b. 1 out of 12 c. 1 out of 6.6 d. 1 out of 2.4

d. 1 out of 2.4

Most youth sport programs attract large numbers of children between the ages of 6 and 8. More than half of them drop out of sport by age a. 17 b. 16 c. 15 d. 14

d. 14

Changes in sport participation available to girls & women-before 1 in 27, now 1 in _____ a. 10 b. 15 c. 7 d. 3

d. 3

Special Olympics defines intellectual disability as a condition involving an IQ below _______ that manifests before age 18 a. 40 b. 50 c. 55 d. 75

d. 75

At what age can boys play club soccer in the Netherlands? a. 7 b. 6 c. 5 d. 8

d. 8

In spite of the popularity gains by women's sports in recent years, the percentage of sport news coverage that focuses on men is a. 12% b. 25% c. 60% d. 96%

d. 96%

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the Special Olympics and the Paralympics? a. both competitions are worldwide, held every 4 years b. Both involve over 5,000 athletes from more than 120 countries c. The Special Olympics is for athletes with mental disabilities while the Paralympics is for athletes with physical disabilities d. Both competitions are organized, supervised, and partially funded by the United States Olympic Committee

d. Both competitions are organized, supervised, and partially funded by the United States Olympic Committee

Which of the following statements is FALSE? a. Deviance by definition is not necessarily positive or negative b. Deviance can result from over conforming or underconforming to sports rules, traditions, and culture c. Deviance is not conforming to the rules and norms of a group d. Deviance is caused by hereditary characteristics.

d. Deviance is caused by hereditary characteristics

Which of the following statements is false? a. One out of five Americans has a disability b. Out of approximately 300 million Americans, 121 million are currently over age 45, and the percentage of older Americans is rapidly increasing c. as the population ages, the number of people with disabilities also will increase proportionately d. due to advances in medical care, the number of people with disabilities is decreasing significantly

d. Due to advances in medical care, the number of people with disabilities is decreasing significantly

What is the name of this player who was one of eight White Sox players who were found guilty of fixing the 1919 World Series. a. Lou Gehrig b. Babe Ruth c. Hank Aaron d. Joe Jackson

d. Joe Jackson

Which league is the most supportive of a gay person on their team? a. NFL b. MLB c. NBA d. NHL

d. NHL

An international non profit organization that involves independent outdoor education for high risk kids a. AmeriCorp b. YMCA c. Girls Club d. Outward Bound

d. Outward Bound

Which of the following is NOT attributed to the concept of stacking by race? a. Quarterbacks, centers, and offensive lineman were white b. Pitchers and catchers were white c. running backs, wide receivers, and outfielders were African American d. Placekickers tended to be foreign

d. Placekickers tended to be foreign

What assertion is most accurate about gender differences in American sport spectating? a. Professional and college football viewing are in the top two for both men and women b. A larger percentage of women view professional golf than men c. More than 40% of men are fans of figure skating d. Professional baseball is in the top five for both men and women.

d. Professional baseball is in the top five for both men and women

Good character tends to be based on the ideals espoused by the founders and the ___ work ethic. a. Colonial b. American c. Christian d. Puritan

d. Puritan

Which of the following statements is not true? a. Women's sports have increased in participation for the last 22 years b. Men's sports have decreased in participation in 5 of the last 10 years c. There are more basketball teams than any other sport for both men and women d. The majority of schools make money on their varsity teams

d. The majority of schools make money on their varsity teams

The most positive change in high school sports n the last 25 years has been a. the institution of national championships b. a steady growth in participation c. improved facilities and budgets d. Title IX

d. Title IX

Dr. Angela Lumpkin quotes the ____ leadership framework (Be...Know...Do) to emphasize the essentiality of character and competence with "be" describing character, "know" describing competence, and "do" describing action taken based on character and competence. a. Muscular Christianity b. Bureaucratic c. Transactional d. United States Army

d. United States Army

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning the growing importance of sport participation for older adults? a. The population of older adults is rapidly increasing b. concerns for disease, infirmity, and quality of life can be ameliorated by regular physical activity c. for older adults, the social interaction through sports is just as important as the physical workout d. after age 75, competitive sports are simply unrealistic because the human body cannot tolerate the associated physical stress

d. after age 75, competitive sports are simply unrealistic because the human body cannot tolerate the associated physical stress

The International Olympic Committee does not consider transgender athletes from female to male an advantage if a. they must have had gender reassignment surgery b. they must have legal recognition of their assigned gender c. they must have at least two years of hormones therapy d. All of the above

d. all of the above

What are some of the most important equipment or clothing changes that have been made to accommodate female athletes? a. clothing that fits a female body b. sports bras c. athletic shoes that fit a female foot d. all of the above

d. all of the above

When 10 year old African Americans were asked about their role models, no child picked a. a doctor b. a basketball player c. a relative d. an educator

d. an educator

Sport psychology- study of human ________ in sports a. brains b. understanding c. culture d. behavior

d. behavior

Which of the following is a benefit of sport for a child but not for an older adult? a. the opportunity to develop a winning mindset for life b. physical and cognitive development c. the opportunity to explore how and why society develops rules and conforms to social expectations d. both b and c

d. both b and c

Which is not one of the three major reasons that people seek to learn about sport and physical activity. a. personal development b. scholarly study c. professional practice d. competition

d. competition

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of sport and physical activity? a. better health b. moral development c. social integration d. decreased likelihood of violent behavior

d. decreased likelihood of violent behavior

Within our own society, certain social trends seem clear. Which of the following is NOT clear? a. our population is rapidly aging, and the proportion of the populace that is older than 50 years will continue to skyrocket b. the rights of all people regardless of age, race, gender, sexual preference, or disability will continue to be protected, and discrimination laws are likely to be strengthened in the United States. c. Those who have benefited most from supporting performance sport will fight to protect their investment in sport d. even though technology will help, records will not be broken

d. even though technology will help, records will not be broken

Which sport in the Netherlands appointed a woman as a national team coach? a. soccer b. net ball c. rugby d. field hockey

d. field hockey

Of the following list, choose the one that includes only activities that are categorized as sport. a. juggling, swimming, golf b. softball, bicycling, cheerleading c. curling, hacky sack, cheerleading d. flag football, archery, tennis

d. flag football, archery, tennis

Which of the following is not a reason that females were historically excluded from competitive sports? a. lack of interest from females b. harmful to female bodies c. lesbian tendencies of females in sport d. no female role models

d. no female role models

Which of the following statements is not true? a. football is the number one sport in television viewership in the United States b. football's super bowls claim 8 out of the top 10 television broadcasts of all time c. in 2009, advertisements for a 30-second commercial during the Super Bowl cost $3 million U.S. d. Overexposure to professional football has caused a drop in viewership in the past 3 years.

d. overexposure to professional football has caused a drop in viewership in the past 3 years.

______ leading others to assume you are heterosexual a. explicitly out b. closet c. covering d. passing

d. passing

In this chapter, special populations are defined so as not to include a. older adults b. adults with mental disabilities c. adults with physical disabilities d. patients with heart disease or cancer

d. patients with heart disease or cancer

Which of the following is NOT an example of a drug? a. prescription medicine b. stimulan c. anabolic steroid d. protein

d. protein

Which of the following is another name for participation sport? a. social sport b. friendly sport c. competitive sport d. recreational sport

d. recreational sport

Other than during the Olympic Games every four years, the dominant sport shown on television for women is a. golf b. figure skating c. gymnastics d. tennis

d. tennis

Gender verificaiton was required for nearly 30 years until after a. the 2016 Rio Games (will the last time) b. we still have gender verification c. the 2012 London Games d. the 1996 Atlanta Games

d. the 1996 Atlanta Games

Why has "buy outs" become so high over the last few years? a. inflation b. the rise of job security c. competition d. the rest of job insecurity

d. the rest of job insecurity

Which of these are NOT a viable solution for use performance enhancing drugs at the Olympic Games a. Authorities can implement more sophisticated, unannounced year-round drug testing for all competitors b. Support research for new testing methods to keep up with new illegal drugs and masking agents c. enforce severe penalties for infractions, including lifetime bans, substantial fines, and incarceration for athletes, trainers, coaches, and officials who are judged guilty of using or are accessories to the use of illegal substances d. three strike rule

d. three strike rule

Which of the following statements is false? a. up to one-third of female athletes have an eating disorder b. athletes are characterized by self-discipline, a trait that is also found in people with an eating disorder c. compulsive exercise is an eating disorder d. up to one-fifth of male athletes have an eating disorder

d. up to one-fifth of male athletes have an eating disorder

Females over the age of 7 reported their most favorite physical activities as exercise ___ (56.1 million). a. tennis b. swimming c. fitness equipment d. walking

d. walking

Her victory at the Houston Astrodome convinced even skeptics that a female athlete can survive pressure at the highest levels and that men are just as vulnerable to nerves as women are. a. Venus Williams b. Martina Navratalova c. Margaret Court d. Chris Evert e. Billie Jean King

e. Billie Jean King

_____ is an at risk prevention program founded in 1995 by a small group of women in Chicago to ensure that girls were exposed to participation in sport. a. National Junior Tennis Association b. Girls Club of America c. Girls Just Want to Have Fun d. Let Them Play e. Girls in the Game

e. Girls in the Game

Which is NOT true about soccer? a. Soccer is relatively inexpensive to play b. Does not limit participation at the highest levels to those with unusual physical attributes such as height or weight c. can accommodate large numbers of players on a field, and can be played by both genders d. Superstars in soccer have come from many countries, inspiring the youth, attracting media attention, and creating national pride e. none of the above

e. none of the above

Which of the following factors is NOT related to off-field violence by athletes? a. alcohol abuse b. social class c. outcome of the game d. challenge to masculinity e. personality

e. personality

Why is there an inequality in women sports reporters? a. relative lack of popularity, especially for televised women's sports b. television producers who assume male viewers would prefer male sportscasters for men's sports c. lack of role models, career paths, and mentoring systems for female sport journalists d. hiring decisions primarily made by males e. reluctance of media to publish the existing gender imbalances in order to reduce public pressure f. all of the above

f. all of the above

Which social issue is usually NOT typically discussed by the sport media a. gender bias against women and girls in sports, female coaches, unequal pay, exploitation for sex appeal b. racism in sport as it affects players, coaches, potential owners, officials, and fans c. moral issues such as gambling and use of illegal drugs d. athlete behavior including infractions against the law e. attitudes of athletes and coaches toward winning and losing f. encourage people to be more physically active

f. encourage people to be more physically active

Which is NOT challenges for sport programs for athletes with disabilities? a. funding from public and private sources b. recruiting and training coaches and officials c. modifying equipment and rules to accommodate athletes d. mainstreaming athletes whenever appropriate e. encouraging media support of programs and athletes f. recruiting organizational support from national governing bodies of sports g. none of the above

g. none of the above

Which is NOT one of the major challenges for sport programs for older adults? a. funding from public and private sources b. encouragement and financial support from health care plans, caregivers, and professionals c. publicity of benefits widely disseminated d. modified equipment and rules to accommodate athletes e. designing programs to include social interaction as well as physical exertion f. recruiting organizational support from national governing bodies of sports g. encouraging intergenerational competition where appropriate h. none of the above

h. none of the above

Girls who play mixed-gender football have a ____ self esteem.

higher

What sport is a good example of male domination and female subordination?

ice skating; figure skating

Sport _____ examines the prevention, care, and rehabilitation of injuries caused participation in physical activity and sport. Research in sports medicine may also affect recommendations for training.

medicine

Who were not allowed in the gym at the very first intercollegiate basketball game?

men; boys

According to this chart, the position in the NFL that has included more Black athletes since 1998 is

offensive guard

According to this report, the smallest number of Black head coaches, bot men and women are found in which division of college sports

three; III

Girls who play mix-gender football realize their career opportunities years earlier than girls who do not play mis-gender sports.

true?