Sport In American Society Final
Which league implements a "luxury tax" rather than a salary cap? A. Major League Baseball B. National Football League C. Major League Soccer D. National Basketball Association
A. Major League Baseball
Which of these is NOT true about Youth Coaching Standards? A. They have ample financial resources to supply equipment B. Without volunteer coaches, sport teams simply cannot operate C. Standards are set primarily by the local community D. Parents often take on coaching roles
A. They have ample financial resources to supply equipment
In terms of the number of participants, what is the most popular sport for girls? A. track and field B. basketball C. swimming D. equestrianism
A. track and field
Which class is described in this statement: This class is composed of professionals such as physicians, attorneys, business leaders, and managers. Typically, members of this class have considerable discretionary income and join private clubs for social experiences. However, most do not have the economic resources to exist without their earned income. A. upper-middle class B. middle class C. working class D. upper class
A. upper-middle class
True or False: A social class is a defined category of people who share a similar position in society based on their socioeconomic level.
True
Which team is owned by members of the general public who hold shares in the team? A. Dallas Cowboys B. Green Bay Packers C. Miami Dolphins D. no teams are owned by the general public
B. Green Bay Packers
Which of these is NOT true? A. In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. B. In the 1950s, African Americans' sport participation percentages matched their population percentages. C. African American athletes are overrepresented in baseball. D. African American athletes are underrepresented in tennis.
C. African American athletes are overrepresented in baseball.
Which of these is NOT true about the NFHS Coach Education Program that was started in 2007? A. It has been adopted by all 51 state associations. B. Courses are available online. C. Cost ranges from $250-300. D. More than 11 million students have benefitted.
C. Cost ranges from $250-300.
Which of these is NOT a positive influence from a coach? A. The coach uses innovative training methods. B. The coach educates athletes. C. The coach pushes athletes to win at all costs. D. The coach uses a democratic leadership style.
C. The coach pushes athletes to win at all costs.
According to the percentage of inactivity by age groups, which age group has the most inactive people? A. 6-17 B. 18-44 C. 45-64 D. 65+
D. 65+
What is a common criticism of some adult-organized youth sports programs? A. Winning is emphasized, and kids' time is overscheduled. B. Adults are over involved in structuring the program and push early specialization in one sport. C. Cost of attendance is prohibitive. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Which of these statements about esports is true? A. Esports do not describe just one game but rather a whole category of competitive video-gaming. B. Esports have become a multi-billion dollar business that has attracted players, the media, sponsors, professional sport leagues, and betting or gaming organizations. C. At the 2018 esports World Championship, the total number of viewers worldwide surpassed 200 million, far surpassing the 2018 Super Bowl. D. All of the above are true
D. All of the above are true
Which of these sports was the fastest-growing sport at both the high school and collegiate levels over the five-year period between 2013 and 2018? A. soccer B. golf C. fencing D. lacrosse
D. lacrosse
In a capitalistic society such as the United States, what determines economic power and influence? A. skills and expertise B. degrees and knowledge C. work experience and attitude D. personal wealth and income
D. personal wealth and income
Which of these is another name for participation sport? A. social sport B. friendly sport C. competitive sport D. recreational sport
D. recreational sport
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? A. the early 1970s B. the early 1980s C. the late 1990s D. the early 2000s
D. the early 2000s
True or False: At the national level, the people who control sport come from a diverse range of social classes.
False
True or False: A program exists for high school coaching education.
True
True or False: A sport sociologist generally uses two types of information: quantifiable data and qualitative data.
True
True or False: Adult coaches and parents are key figures that determine success in youth-organized sports.
True
As of 2017, which segment of the sports industry had the largest revenue? A. gate revenues B. media rights C. sponsorship D. merchandising
B. media rights
Which of these is NOT an area of study in the biophysical domain? A. biomechanics B. Nutrition C. Motor learning D. Exercise physiology
C. Motor learning
Which of these statements about the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is NOT true? A. The WNBA came into existence in 1996, after the success of the Women's National Basketball Team in the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia B. Prior to the development of the WNBA, women were playing professional basketball overseas. C. Professional players in the WNBA receive roughly the same salary as men playing in the NBA. D. The WNBA and teams in Europe work together so that the women can play in the WNBA in the summer months and then go overseas starting in the fall.
C. Professional players in the WNBA receive roughly the same salary as men playing in the NBA.
Male Latino and Hispanic athletes are recognized most for their participation in which of these? A. basketball and soccer B. jai alai and soccer C. baseball and soccer D. baseball and boxing
C. baseball and soccer
The Special Olympic World Games are held every _____ years. A. two B. three C. four D. five
C. four
True or False: Half of U.S. children are not physically active.
True
True or False: The media sometimes have the power to change the rules of a sport.
True
True or False: Your socioeconomic class influences which sport(s) you watch.
True
The teams of which professional league make the most profit annually compared to other major sports? A. Major League Baseball B. National Football League C. Major League Soccer D. National Basketball Association
B. National Football League
What is the major reason that people seek to learn about sport and physical activity? A. personal development B. scholarly study C. professional practice D. all of the above
D. all of the above
True or False: Children who play sports are more likely to become avid fans later in life because they love the sport, admire the athletes, and enjoy the drama of the competition.
True
True or False: The United States Golf Association determines whether or not golf balls conform to certain specifications.
True
True or False: The mission of the International Olympic Committee's Commission for Sport and Active Society is to promote physical activity in the population.
True
True or False: Women are more likely than men to join exercise classes at gyms, a fact that is evidenced by their dominance in yoga and Pilates.
True
True or False: Youth sports organized by adults tend to be more reflective of adult and professional models of sport
True
Which is of these statements about the Women's Sports Foundation is NOT true? A. It was founded in 1970 shortly before the historic Title IX legislation was passed. B. It was founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King. C. The organization's mission is "to advance the lives of girls and women through sports and physical activity D. The foundation has advocated for the rights of girls and women in sport; addressed legal issues; supported funding equality in sport programs; and fought against discrimination due to gender, race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation
A. It was founded in 1970 shortly before the historic Title IX legislation was passed.
Which of these is NOT true about the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)? A. The AAPD is a government program. B. The AAPD was founded in 1995 as a nonprofit organization to represent all Americans with a disability. C. Family members and friends are welcome to join AAPD. D. The AAPD provides leadership and engages in lobbying to ensure that recreational opportunities exist for its constituency.
A. The AAPD is a government program.
Which social group influences young children the most in terms of sport participation? A. family B. friends C. coaches D. school
A. family
Which state has the highest percentage of student athletes competing in sports? A. Nevada B. Texas C. California D. Florida
B. Texas
Which of these is a positive effect of participating in high school sport? A. higher graduation rates B. development of leadership skills C. success in college D. all of the above
D. all of the above
What are some problems with sex verification testing? A. invalid screening tests and failure to understand the problems of intersex B. discriminatory singling out of women based on lab results C. stigmatization and emotional trauma D. all of these
D. all of these
Why is sport believed to help complete the education of young people? A. because it emphasizes the development of physical talents B. because it instills a healthy work ethic and a sound moral code C. because it teaches attitudes that conform to the expectations of society D. all of these
D. all of these
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act, what is an example of a physical disability? A. loss of a limb B. the loss of a sense such as hearing or sight C. neither a nor b D. both a and b
D. both a and b
True or False: One difference between play and games is that games involve competition.
True
True or False: One reason we study sport is that it affects our cultures, traditions, and values.
True
True or False: Sport influences the media because it can attract huge television audiences.
True
True or False: Teaching children skills and the rules of the game are foci of adult-organized youth sports.
True
True or False: The Civil Rights Movement helped African American athletes to assume a dominant place in certain sports at the college and professional levels.
True
Which of these statements is NOT true about the Paralympics? A. The Paralympics and the Special Olympics are the same event. B. The first Paralympics Games were hosted in Rome in 1960. C. Participants include athletes with cerebral palsy and dwarfism. D. Participants include athletes with amputation.
A. The Paralympics and the Special Olympics are the same event.
Which of these is NOT true about Title IX? A. Title IX does not apply to football scholarships. B. After multiple law suits, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in one law suit that Title IX did not apply to sport since sport was not supported by federal funds. C. The U.S. Congress passed the Civil Rights Restoration Act to clarify that Title IX applies to sport. D. President Ronald Reagan vetoed the law, but his veto was overridden by Congress.
A. Title IX does not apply to football scholarships.
The battle for equal distribution of scholarships for women and men is affected in a major way by which sport? A. football B. basketball C. baseball D. all of the above
A. football
Why do action or adventure sports tend NOT to be sanctioned or sponsored by schools? A. involved risks B. associated costs C. difficulty recruiting coaches D. not enough student interests
A. involved risks
What are the odds of an athlete making it from high school to college to professional sport? A. less than half of one percent B. about one percent C. about two percent D. no data on this topic
A. less than half of one percent
Which of these is NOT true about the ADA? A. The ADA has been amended several times. B. The ADA can no longer be amended or refined. C. Some Supreme Court decisions have eroded ADA protections for people with a disability. D. In the 2004 decision Tennessee v. Lane, the court ruled that the state of Tennessee must allow plaintiffs to sue for financial damages over inaccessible courthouses.
B. The ADA can no longer be amended or refined.
Which of these is NOT true about African American athletes? A. African American athletes were excluded from playing intercollegiate sport in most parts of the country until the 1960s. B. The first African American athlete to break the color barrier was a basketball player. C. No African American athletes appeared in the major professional sport leagues until the late 1940s. D. By the late 1970s, African American athletes were dominating United States professional basketball and football.
B. The first African American athlete to break the color barrier was a basketball player.
Scholarship limits are set by the NCAA for each sport in order to level the playing field. How is the number of scholarships determined? A. as a ratio of the number of total students to student-athletes B. as a ratio of the number of starting players needed to field a team C. equal number of scholarships for all schools D. based on past performance
B. as a ratio of the number of starting players needed to field a team
To avoid abuse and negative behavior in coaching, who should be responsible for defining expectations for coaches in writing and securing agreement from prospective coaches before they are hired? A. athletes B. athletic organizations C. parents D. assistant coaches of the team
B. athletic organizations
In which NCAA Division I sport do African-American male athletes have the highest participation percentage? A. football B. basketball C. baseball D. wrestling
B. basketball
Which sport is unique in that it appeals to all classes and is popular in the suburbs, rural areas, and the city? A. baseball B. basketball C. hockey D. lacrosse
B. basketball
Which of these is NOT a negative influence from a coach? A. punishing poor performance B. creating a fun environment C. focusing on winning at all costs D. instilling prejudice in athletes
B. creating a fun environment
Which of these is NOT one of the top five reasons for sport participation among girls? A. having fun B. participating in the excitement of competition C. staying in shape D. having to do something one is good at
B. participating in the excitement of competition
The economic effects of recreational sport are measured through sales of which of these? A. tickets to professional sporting events B. sport equipment C. high school uniforms D. marching band instruments
B. sports equipment
According to an 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? A. CPR and basic first aid B. sports psychology C. general safety and injury prevention D. physical conditioning
B. sports psychology
The definition "[A]thletes enjoy welcome, respectful environments, and diversity is actively enhanced" is represented by which term? A. safe B. supported C. smart D. strengthen
B. supported
At the level of elite competition, particularly in individual sports and many Olympic sports, athletes tend to come from what socioeconomic background? A. upper class B. upper-middle class C. lower-middle class D. working class
B. upper-middle class
The most intense high-performance athletic programs are found at the universities categorized by the NCAA as Division ___. A. I B. II C. I and II D. I, II, and III
C. I and II
Which of these is true about girls and sport after Title IX? A. More than 50 percent of African American girls play a sport. B. Girls have the same opportunities as boys. C. Sport facilities provided for girls are inferior to those provided for boys. D. Publicity is equal for girls' sport and boys' sport.
C. Sport facilities provided for girls are inferior to those provided for boys.
Which of these statements about athletic programs is NOT true? A. Few actually earn revenue that exceeds expenses. B. Colleges invest millions of dollars in athletic teams and facilities every year. C. The number of student athletes dropped significantly in the past decade. D. The salaries of coaches at top Division I (FBS) schools is significantly more than college presidents.
C. The number of student athletes dropped significantly in the past decade.
Which of these is NOT true about the benefits of exercise for teenage girls compared to their nonathlete peers? A. They are less likely to use illicit drugs. B. They are less likely to be suicidal. C. They are as likely to have a positive body image. D. They are less likely to smoke.
C. They are as likely to have a positive body image.
Which theory sees sport as not simply mirroring society but as offering the opportunity to help create a better society by affecting how people think and feel about social conditions? A. conflict theory B. functionalist theory C. critical theories D. interactionist theories
C. critical theories
Which of these is arguably the most expensive sport to pursue professionally? A. hockey B. golfing C. equestrianism D. track and field
C. equestrianism
Which of these is NOT a typical reason that children drop out of youth sport? A. participation expenses B. risk of injury C. not winning D. lack of fun
C. not winning
What criterion most likely contributes to enhancing social status through athletic performance? A. the sport is considered "elite" B. the sport requires expensive equipment C. the sport is highly visible D. the sport is a team sport
C. the sport is highly visible
Which of these statements is part of the USOPC's Coaching Ethics Code, developed by the National Federation of State High School Associations? A. The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse. B. The coach shall avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco products when in contact with players. C. The coach shall not exert pressure on faculty members to give student-athletes special consideration. D. All of these are part of the code.
D. All of these are part of the code.
Which of these statements is true about the intent of the salary cap in the NFL? A. It controls team spending on players' salaries to limit financial risks B. It safeguards a more level playing field C. It ensures financial integrity of the entire league D. All of these are true
D. All of these are true
Which of these is NOT an example of a financial effect of sports media? A. Advertisers pay for the right to have their product associated with a sport B. Media-related revenue allows teams the flexibility to pay higher salaries C. The bulk of the revenue for a major league event comes from fees for broadcast rights D. As sports rely on television to increase the exposure of a sport, television gains more control of sport
D. As sports rely on television to increase the exposure of a sport, television gains more control of sport
What is NOT true about academic eligibility standards set by the NCAA in 2016? A. Prospective athletes have to have earned at least a 3.0 grade-point average. B. A low GPA can be offset by a high SAT or ACT score. C. Athletes who do not meet requirements may still be admitted to the university. D. Athletes who do not meet the requirements become eligible after two years of satisfactory college work.
D. Athletes who do not meet the requirements become eligible after two years of satisfactory college work.
Which of these is NOT true about Black women in sports? A. Black females are discriminated against twice—because of race and because of gender. B. Fewer than two-thirds of African American females participate in sport. C. Black females account for 12.4 percent of all female varsity athletes at the collegiate level. D. Black females represent 11 percent of Division I head coaches of women's teams.
D. Black females represent 11 percent of Division I head coaches of women's teams.
One benefit of sports for youth is "personal development of self-esteem and self-efficacy," which means what? A. Sport activities promoting interpersonal interaction, cooperation, and competition affect participants' social development and help them develop teamwork and social skills B. Sport can improve a person's thinking, help improve academic performance, and allow the brain to continue healthy growth C. Sport activities can provide participants with opportunities to develop an acceptable moral code and make moral choices D. Sport enhances an individual's sense of self-worth, self- concept, and feelings of adequacy
D. Sport enhances an individual's sense of self-worth, self- concept, and feelings of adequacy
Which of these is NOT true about the Americans with Disability Act (ADA)? A. President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA in 1990. B. Government building must be accessible to people with a disability. C. The ADA effectively limited longstanding discriminatory practices. D. The ADA had little effect in the first ten years.
D. The ADA had little effect in the first ten years.
True or False: Before Title IX was passed, the number of boys and the number of girls participating in sport were the same.
False
True or False: Conflict theory evaluates culture and determines the source of authority wielded by one group over another.
False
True or False: The Amateur Sports Act of 1978 was revised in 1998 as the Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, which addressed the needs of elite youth athletes.
False
True or False: The in-person attendance at NFL games has been increasing consistently.
False
True or False: The number of female and male owners of U.S. professional sport franchises is roughly the same.
False
True or False: Women were prohibited from participating in the Olympics until 1932.
False
True or False: Young people from the upper and upper-middle classes typically develop strong motivation to succeed in highly competitive sport.
False
True or False: At the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC), the board of directors and the officers were traditionally White and male. Presently, the USOPC is governed by a sixteen-member board of directors that is evenly divided between males and females.
True
True or False: Baseball has the only Hispanic majority owner in the major U.S. sport leagues in Arturo Moreno of the Los Angeles Angels.
True
True or False: Before the Americans with Disabilities Act was enacted, living with a disability was often characterized by discrimination and segregation.
True
True or False: Functionalist theorists see sport as contributing to the smooth functioning of a society by helping people promote common values, which in turn leads to stability in communities and in the nation as a whole.
True
True or False: In 2020, the WNBA and the WNBAPA (player's association) reached a tentative labor relations agreement in which maternity leave, childcare benefits, travel standards, and an equal revenue sharing plan was negotiated.
True
True or False: Interactionist theories allow us to look in depth at sport from an athlete's point of view and add a qualitative bent to our analysis using tools such as ethnography.
True
True or False: Nearly 180 institutions of higher education offer an undergraduate major or minor in coaching education or a graduate degree in coaching.
True
True or False: There is still resistance to changing the names of Native American mascots.
True
True or False: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, and sex in the sale and rental of housing—but offered no protection for those with a disability.
True
True or False: To include all age groups, the United States Tennis Association holds national championships for men 90 and over and for women 85 and over.
True
True or False: Up2Us is one example of an at-risk prevention program for youth.
True
True or False: WNBA players often play in both the WNBA and overseas so that they can make a living playing professional basketball.
True
True or False: When asked about their role models, 85 percent of 10-year-old and 98 percent of 18-year-old Black children picked athletes or sport figures.
True
