Sport in society final
The U.S. census of the population conducted in 1930 showed what percentage of respondents identified themselves as white?
89%
Which of these is true about the NCAA graduation success rate?
All of the above
What barriers do youngsters from the lowest economic classes face in participating in sports?
All of these
Male latino and hispanic athletes are recognized most for their participation in which of these?
Baseball and soccer
In which NCAA Division l sport do African American males have the highest participation percentage?
Basketball
Which sport is unique in that it appeals to all classes and is popular in the suburbs, rural areas, and the city?
Basketball
For many people from lower class backgrounds sport provides an excellent way to move into middle or upper class.
False
The trend of numbers in women in sport continuing to rise in the U.S is mirrored across the globe T/F?
False
Women were prohibited from participating in the Olympics until 1932 T/F?
False
Which of these is true about girls in sport after Title lX?
Girls have the same opportunities as boys
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?
Lacrosse
Pacific Islanders make up what specific percent of the U.S. population?
Less than 1%
What are the odds of an athlete making it from high school to college to professional sport?
Less than half of one percent
In local communities the people who control sport tend to be which of these?
Parents and politicians who serve on a board of directors
In a capitalistic society such as the U.S. what determines economic power and influence?
Personal wealth and income
Which of these is NOT true about the Native American Sports Council (NASC)
The NASC was established in 1936
Which of these is not true about lacrosse?
The states with the most youth lacrosse players are Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Nebraska
A social class is a defined category of people who share a similar position in society based on their socioeconomic level. T/F?
True
In 2020 the WNBA and the WNBAPA reached a tentative labor agreement relations agreement in which maternity leave, child care benefits, travel standards, and equal revenue sharing plan was negotiated T/F?
True
The Civil Rights Movement helped African American athletes to assume a dominant place in certain sports at the college and professional levels T/F?
True
Those who have higher levels of income and education and work in professional or managerial roles value physical fitness and enjoy leisure activity T/F?
True
The passage of Title lX increased opportunities for girls and women in sport in the U.S. T/F?
True
