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What are Collision Sports?
Which of the following are examples of collision sports? (Select all that apply)
What defines Contact Sports?
Which of the following are examples of contact sports? (Select all that apply)
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What defines Non-contact sports?
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Which of the following are examples of endurance non-contact sports? (Select all that apply)
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Which of the following are examples of non-endurance activities? (Select all that apply)
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What are NATA 'High Risk' Sports?
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Study Notes
Classification of Sports
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Collision Sports: Involve athletes using their bodies to deter or punish opponents, leading to significant physical contact during play.
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Examples of Collision Sports: Key examples include football, ice hockey, boxing, rugby, lacrosse, and martial arts, all characterized by intense physical engagement.
Contact vs Non-contact Sports
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Contact Sports: Defined as sports where some physical contact is permissible according to the rules, allowing for strategic engagement between players.
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Examples of Contact Sports: Includes basketball, baseball/softball, field hockey, soccer, wrestling, volleyball, water polo, and fencing, where players can interact physically without it being considered illegal.
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Non-contact Sports: Categorized into endurance and non-endurance sports; they generally involve minimal to no physical contact between competitors.
Endurance and Non-Endurance Sports
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Endurance Non-contact Sports: Sports that require sustained physical exertion and stamina, such as tennis, skiing, biking, track, rowing, skating, swimming, and rock climbing, often focusing on prolonged performance.
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Non-endurance Non-contact Sports: Activities that do not require extended physical exertion, including bowling, fishing, golf, hunting, archery, and billiards, emphasizing skill more than stamina.
High-Risk Sports According to NATA
- NATA "High Risk" Sports: Includes sports considered to have a higher incidence of injury or risk, such as football, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, lacrosse, rodeo, rugby, soccer, volleyball, and wrestling, highlighting the need for safety precautions.
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Test your knowledge on collision and contact sports with this quiz. Learn about the definitions and examples of various sports that involve physical interaction. Perfect for sports enthusiasts and students alike.
