SRM 1060 Final Exam Review
How many girls on one team are playing at one time during a lacrosse game? 10 9 8 12
12
How fast does the average NASCAR car travel at? 90-120 mph 300-350 mph 150-200 mph 60-70 mph
150-200 mph
While the Rose Bowl game began in 1902, several other traditional big bowl games (including the Sugar, Orange and Cotton Bowls) began in what decade as a way to draw holiday visitors to warmer southern climates? 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s
1930s
How many players are on each team when playing Spikeball? 1 3 4 2
2
In professional beach volleyball, how many players are on each side of the court? 2 6 3 1
2
On average, how many laps are in a NASCAR race? 200 3 100 5000
200
How many years apart are the swimming Olympic trials? 1 3 4 2
4
Although not accepted in professional baseball, this "Silver Age" innovation dramatically lowered costs for youth, international and school-based leagues. aluminium bats safety bases plastic cleats Musco lighting
Aluminum Bats
College football games became popular shortly after they started as student-lead affairs after _____ became very interested in the results and making sure their school won. alumni faculty university presidents governors
Alumni
European sports are more comfortable with their events ending in ties. What does Mandelbaum assert this says about Americans? Europe is overly complicated. Americans are more competitive. Europeans are more competitive. Americans are lazy.
Americans are more competitive.
Which of these is not evidence of football being the sport of the machine age? the violent nature of the game players are specialized in function like parts each part must function simultaneously they must perform tasks in precise sequence
The violent nature of the game
How does Formula One promote gender equality among racers? There are specific categories for men and women Only male drivers are allowed to participate Gender is not considered in Formula One racing Women are not allowed to compete in Formula One
There are specific categories for men and women
Mandelbaum says the draft and salary cap mechanisms of American team sport point to an overall cultural commitment to: punish poor decisions limit the impact of money as influencer on results equalizing the capacity to take advantage of opportunities making sure the powerful stay powerful
Equalizing the capacity to take advantage of opportunities
Mandelbaum argues basketball is a "generic game" because of a lack of what two things compared to other games with netted goals? equipment and a goaltender more players and equipement unsuitable surfaces and kicking low scoring games and politicalization
Equipment and a goaltender
The Special Olympics oath "Let me win. But if I can not win, let me be brave in the attempt" is an example of _______________ in sports. Social Structures Beliefs Rituals Ethics
Ethics
Where do the majority of water polo athletes play professionally? Asia Zimbabwe Europe United States
Europe
Who, along with national motorsport federations, governs Formula One to ensure fair play, safety, and adherence to regulations? NFL FIA IOC FIFA
FIA
Umpires, referees and judges where special clothing to denote their purpose in the system according to Mandelbaum. White is worn for purity. What does the black symbolize? the sum of all colors blindness finality hope
Finality
Which of these rituals is most closely associated with baseball? Coin Toss First pitch National Anthem Starting Line-up Announcement
First Pitch
What days do dance conventions run? Friday- Sunday Saturday- Monday Monday- Wednesday Thursday- Saturday
Friday-Sunday
Post-industrial man's relationship to nature is defined for Mandelbaum by this aspect of basketball. games played on man-made surfaces uniforms and minimal equipment high scoring games global spread of the game
Games played on man-made surfaces
This player - who played collegiately at DePaul and then professionally for the Minneapolis Lakers - is credited for transitioning college popularity to his time as a pro. Mandelbaum compared him to what Red Grange had done for football two decades earlier. George Mikan Oscar Robertson Bill Russell Wilt Chamberlain
George Mikan
Which Catholic school rose to basketball prominence in the 1980s with an African-American coach and several inner-city players, but played a tenacious style of defense and team play as opposed to the "playground" style of basketball mentioned by Mandelbaum? Georgetown St. John's Villanova Gonzaga
Georgetown
The oldest rivalry in college began in 1875. What two schools are involved? Harvard; Yale Army; Navy Wabash; DePauw Princeton; Rutgers
Harvard; Yale
Which of these tactics in football is not directly from military tactics? huddling flanking deception defending territory
Huddling
Mandelbaum cites modification of the game's basic tools in baseball as evidence of what? The agricultural ties of the game Modernity in handling tools The traditional calendar of the sport Individualization within the sport
Individualization within the sport
This american television staple was begun in in 1970 on ABC and saw the addition of a third member to the broadcast team in the booth. Monday Night Football Saturday Prime Time Games Thursday Night MAC games SportsCenter
Monday Night Football
This is core reason Mandelbaum credits for the rise of sports of team sports in the United States; Improved transportation Industrial Revolution More leisure time Standardization of timing
More leisure time
Mandelbaum cites a change in this media function as a continuing challenge for sport in the 21st century. news expansion beyond the field less sports coverage newspapers disappearing from print TV money increasing to broadcast games
News expansion beyond the field
In the heavyweight division of professional boxing, what is the weight limit during official weigh-ins? No weight limit 175 pounds 200 pounds 147 pounds
No weight limit
George Orwell wrote about sport in his novel, 1984. "Football, beer, and above all gambling, filled up the horizon of their minds. To keep them in control was not difficult." What marxist critique of sport and religion was Orwell referring? Social Darwinism Capitalism Opioid Effect Social Engineering
Opioid Effect
Because injuries are common in war and football, coaches and generals have to find ways to _______ . overcome natural inhibitions of players from taking part in the activity motivate place the team above individuals game plan for safety
Overcome natural inhibitions of players from taking part in the activity motivate
This coach - unique in that he played a defining role in high school, college and professional football - is the man Mandelbaum wrote "did the most to define the duties of the modern football coach". Paul Brown Amos Alonzo Stagg George Gipp John Heisman
Paul Brown
What two types of courage needed to play baseball because as Mandelbaum writes "personal responsibility cannot be evaded"? physical & emotional military & moral emotional & ethical physical & moral
Physical & Moral
What is the biggest issue for esports? Popularity Technology Purpose Access
Popularity
What does the PLL stand for? Powerful Lacrosse League Premier Lacrosse League Pro league of Lacrosse Professional Lacrosse League
Premier Lacrosse League
The eight aspects of religion presented in class came from which field of social science? history & anthropology management theory & marketing political science & economics religious studies & sociology
Religious studies & sociology
What "parent-game" of football was directly used by English prep schools for war training? rugby soccer town ball calico
Rugby
Mandelbaum claims players playing different positions in team sports represents these two ideals found in the division of labor specific to post-Industrial Revolution America. industrialization and competitiveness specialization and interdependence independence and socialization freedom and liberty
Specialization and Interdependence
Sandy Koufax compared his role as athlete to a movie star with the following: "The customers come to hear the entertainer perform; they come to watch us live a part of our lives'. What element of sport was Koufax referring to in the statement? contrived outcomes performance spontaneous result production ritualism
Spontaneous result production
What are the four major golf tournaments? U.S. Open, The Open Championship, The Masters, PGA Championship. AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-AM, Open Championship, PGA Championship, The Genesis Invitational. Sony Open, Waste Management, Farmers Insurance Open, American Express. FedEx Open, Shriners Open, John Deere Classic, U.S. Open.
U.S. Open, The Open Championship, The Masters, PGA Championship.
Two dynasties existed in basketball in the Sixties. This was the college-level dynasty with ten titles in 12 years between 1964-1975. UCLA coached by John Wooden USC coached by Pete Carrol Kansas coached by Phog Allen North Carolina coached by Dean Smith
UCLA coached by John Wooden
What is the most popular and premier MMA organization in the world? UFC PFL Cage Warriors Belato
UFC
Who is the governing body of swimming in the United States? Swimming Nation National Level Committee FLO Swimming USA Swimming
USA Swimming
Where is the NWSL played? United States Mexico Canada Europe
United States
Mandelbaum comments on the specialization of bats and gloves in baseball as evidence of what commonality? use of organic materials today use of the tractor in modern times use of armor in medieval times use of tools in traditional society
Use of tools in traditional society
Mandelbaum suggests football has this as it's Achilles heel. violence competitive parity competitive imbalance the Southeastern Conference
Violence
What element of the sport of basketball does Mandelbaum argue limits the role of the coach in basketball as opposed to football? it is a continuous game it is a flexible strategy game it is backwards-looking it does not involve set plays
it is a continuous game
For most of recorded history, according to Mandelbaum, most human beings in most places lived in ________ settlements...around _______ . cave; arriable land palatial; manicured gardens crowded; the urban centers small; the countryside
small; the countryside
Meaning "to divert oneself" this word is closely associated with the word sport; dissipation disport distraction amusement
Disport
The tension between a team-based game and individual star-making is most felt in which sport, according to Mandelbaum. basketball baseball football hockey
Basketball
Innovation in football by formation has made this role more central in football than ony other team sport popular in America. Coach Quarterback Captain Owner
Coach
Which sport does Mandelbaum suggest the coach (or manager) has the least amount of authority in the conduct of the game itself? baseball basketball football
Baseball
Although Mandelbaum claims it may have been in the weakest relative position of the three major sports at the turn of the century, what sport draws the most people in total attendance in the top level of professional leagues? baseball basketball hockey football
Baseball
This sport "follows a traditional pace, unfolding according to the same cycle as the active part of the agricultural year". football baseball basketball soccer
Baseball
Two dynasties existed in basketball in the Sixties. This was the pro-level dynasty with 11 titles in 13 years between 1957-1969. Celtics coached by Red Auerbach Lakers coached by Pat Reilly Pistons coached by Chuck Dailey Lakers coached by John Wooden
Celtics coached by Red Auerbach
Who invented Spikeball before it was relaunched by Chris Ruder in 2018? Steven Jobs Jeff Knurek Kelsey Robinson Jordan Larson
Jeff Knurek
What was the original name for tennis? Lawn Tennis Racketball Pickleball Paddleball
Lawn Tennis
A trip to the Masters golf tournament, the Rose Bowl or Wrigley Field are all sport examples mentioned in this aspect of religion: Sacred Texts Beliefs Myths & Stories Life Experiences
Life Experiences
Mandelbaum writes, "The qualities of mind and body that the pursuit of fish and game requires also make for a successful baseball player." To what quality was he referring in mentioning the "obsessive accumulation of detailed information"? speed superior reflexes strategic thinking local knowledge
Local knowledge
Aristotle, Henry V and Knute Rockne all realized that ________ was the strongest motivation for soldiers and football players. loyalty to teammates (comrades) individual honors personal glory represent the family name
Loyalty to teammates (comrades)
Which of these institutions was the first to integrate? The US Army Major League Baseball Augusta National Golf Club American schools through Brown v. Board of Education
Major League Baseball
Mandelbaum writes, "The qualities of mind and body that the pursuit of fish and game requires also make for a successful baseball player." To what quality was he referring in mentioning the "coordination that the use of a firearm or a bow and arrow involves"? strength & power fine motor control patience superior reflexes
Superior reflexes
Logos and fonts unify fans and business through this aspect of religion also prevalent in sport. Sacred Texts Myths & Stories Symbols Ethics
Symbols
Football being the first team sport to adopt instant replay is an argument for the positive role of this in the sport? technical innovation TV fan experience coaching dominance
Technical Innovation
Which was the last of these things to occur chronologically? The Star Spangled Banner played before World Series games William Howard Taft becomes the first president to throw out a first pitch The Star Spangled Banner becomes the national anthem Grover Cleveland welcomes the White Sox to the White House
The Star Spangled Banner becomes the national anthem
Mandelbaum compares college football "lodged anomalously in an institution concerns with very different things" with what part of the human body? the appendix the big toe the pinky finger the cerebellum
The appendix
Mandelbaum revisits an Alexis de Tocqueville observation about the importance of this social construct in the United States above other places in the world. the legal system economic systems the caste system sewage systems
The legal system
What are the Grand Slam tournaments that tennis professionals compete in? Champions Classic, Maui Invitational, San Diego Showdown, Winter Classic Tour de France, Super Bowl, World Series, Stanley Cup New York Open, Davis Cup, Ryder Cup, Calder Cup Wimbledon, U.S Open, French Open, Australian Open
Wimbledon, U.S Open, French Open, Australian Open
Mandelbaum recognizes two types of heroes created by sport; the star who changes the course of history deserves ________ and the star who embodies the virtues that everyone can practice deserves ________. condemnation; perpetuation admiration; emulation supplication; pronation superlatives; following
admiration; emulation
