Defining Sport: Chapter 1

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What percentage of young people spend 3 hours or more per week participating in sports and recreation?

Around 2/10

Around 5/10

Around 9/10 (correct)

Around 7/10

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sport?

Element of competition

Result in economic benefit for the country

Improvement in academic performance (correct)

Level of physical exertion

According to the White Paper on Sport and Recreation for the RSA, what is the primary purpose of sport?

Improving cognitive abilities

Developing social skills

Declaring a winner

Relaxation, personal satisfaction, physical health, emotional growth and development (correct)

What percentage of young people take part in events or school sports teams?

Around 5/10 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of unstructured sport?

Relaxation and satisfaction Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum level of physical involvement required for an activity to be considered a sport?

Significant level of physical involvement Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary benefit of sport on an individual's life?

Improving physical and psychological health Signup and view all the answers

How many full-time jobs were created in the sport industry by 2017?

60800 Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of sport in terms of social relations?

Improving self-esteem and self-discipline Signup and view all the answers

What is the economic value of the sport industry in South Africa?

R19544 billion Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of sport in terms of health service providers?

Reducing pressure on health service providers Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of sport management?

Any combination of skills related to planning, organising, directing, controlling, leading and evaluating Signup and view all the answers

When did the University of Wisconsin recognise the need to manage competitive athletes more effectively?

1911 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following events did not take place in South Africa?

Olympic Games Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the marketing aspect of sport management?

To promote the team and attract sponsorship Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a functional aspect of sport management?

Sports training Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of sport in society according to the lesson?

It is not mentioned in the lesson Signup and view all the answers

Defining Sport: Chapter 1

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