Sociology of Sports Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a main group of people involved in sports?

Coaches (correct)

Players

Media

Officials

The primary focus of sociology in sport is on historical analysis of sports events.

False

Name two benefits that players gain from participating in sports.

Health, socializing

A code of ethics in sports governs the behavior of members of the _________ involved.

organization Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles with their corresponding influence in sports:

Players = Engagement and enjoyment Spectators = Viewership and support Media = Coverage and reporting Sponsors = Financial backing Signup and view all the answers

What is considered more important than winning or losing in sportsmanship?

Playing to the best of your ability Signup and view all the answers

Respecting opposing players and officials is an essential part of sportsmanship.

True Signup and view all the answers

List one quality that distinguishes sportsmanship from gamesmanship.

Fairness Signup and view all the answers

Officials such as referees, umpires, and _________ are crucial for controlling the game.

linesmen Signup and view all the answers

Match the following elements to their definitions:

Media Coverage = Contributes to a player's public image Fan Appreciation = Recognition of excellence by supporters National Pride = Collective pride in a country's athletes Glamour = Representation of sports in a stylish manner Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of coaches in sporting events?

Tactics and ethics of players Signup and view all the answers

Spectator abuse is not a significant issue at sporting events.

False Signup and view all the answers

What must be secured to ensure the smooth running of an event?

Funds Signup and view all the answers

Spectators contribute to the event by providing ______ and energy that keeps sport enjoyable.

enthusiastic drive Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Player Safety = Ensuring a secure playing environment Event Organization = Managing the logistics of the competition Spectator Roles = Enthusiastic audience that supports the event Spectator Abuse = Negative behavior by attendees Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary ways the media affects sports?

It allows for easy sponsorship. Signup and view all the answers

Sponsorship has no influence on how a team is managed.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one advantage of sponsorship in sports.

Financial support Signup and view all the answers

The media delivers sporting information through _____, newspapers, and magazines.

books Signup and view all the answers

Match the following sponsorship effects with their implications:

Financial support = Essential for athletes' survival Increased exposure = Greater visibility for teams Pressure on team = Potential impacts on performance Dependency on sponsors = Risk of sustainability issues Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum score required to win a badminton game?

21 points Signup and view all the answers

Badminton became an official Olympic sport in 1988.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was badminton originally called?

Poona Signup and view all the answers

Badminton requires players to hit a _______ over a 5-foot net.

shuttlecock Signup and view all the answers

Match the following years with their events in badminton history:

1873 = Sport popularized at a lawn party hosted by Duke of Beaufort 1949 = First team championship held 1899 = First All-England championship held 1934 = Formation of the International Badminton Federation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a high serve in badminton?

To clear the shuttle high above the opponent Signup and view all the answers

A round the head stroke is primarily used for defensive play.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a drop shot in badminton?

A stroke that sends the shuttle just over the net. Signup and view all the answers

In badminton, a clear shot sends the shuttle high above the opponent and drops near the __________.

backcourt boundary line Signup and view all the answers

Match the following strokes with their descriptions:

Forehand = Stroke hit on the right for right-handed players Smash = Main attacking stroke with a fast downward path Prime = Powerfully hit stroke, either forehand or backhand Clear = Stoke sends shuttle high above and near backcourt Signup and view all the answers

Which step is NOT part of executing a low serve?

Follow through after hitting the shuttle Signup and view all the answers

Chemically, food is broken down by the teeth during digestion.

False Signup and view all the answers

What are the four main functions of the digestive system?

Ingestion, Digestion, Absorption, Elimination Signup and view all the answers

The digestive system starts in the mouth and ends at the _______.

anus Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of digestion with their descriptions:

Mechanical = Breaks food into smaller pieces using teeth Chemical = Breaks food into smaller particles using enzymes Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of salivary amylase in the dog's mouth?

To break down starch Signup and view all the answers

The small intestine is divided into two parts: the duodenum and jejunum.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the food mixture that is formed after being churned in the stomach?

chyme Signup and view all the answers

In the small intestine, nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the intestine and into the ____.

blood Signup and view all the answers

Match the following parts of the small intestine with their primary functions:

Duodenum = Helps further digest food from the stomach Jejunum = Plays an important role in absorbing nutrients Ileum = Final absorption of nutrients and connects to the large intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following nutrients is NOT commonly found in fruits?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

Starchy foods provide a high amount of fiber.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary nutrient found in legumes and nuts?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

The primary serving recommendation for dark green leafy vegetables is _______ or more per day.

2 Signup and view all the answers

Match the food type with its primary nutrient:

Starchy Foods = Carbohydrates Fruits = Vitamin C Legumes/Nuts = Protein Vegetables = Vitamins A and C Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?

To produce bile Signup and view all the answers

The rectum is responsible for storing food before it is digested.

False Signup and view all the answers

What vital role does the large intestine play in digestion?

It absorbs remaining undigested water and minerals from waste. Signup and view all the answers

The organ that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is called the __________.

esophagus Signup and view all the answers

Match the following digestive organs with their functions:

Pancreas = Produces digestive juices and enzymes Gall Bladder = Stores bile Ileum = Absorbs water and minerals Stomach = Stores and breaks down food Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a main group of people involved in sports?

The primary focus of sociology in sport is on historical analysis of sports events.

Name two benefits that players gain from participating in sports.

A code of ethics in sports governs the behavior of members of the _________ involved.

Match the following roles with their corresponding influence in sports:

What is considered more important than winning or losing in sportsmanship?

Respecting opposing players and officials is an essential part of sportsmanship.

List one quality that distinguishes sportsmanship from gamesmanship.

Officials such as referees, umpires, and _________ are crucial for controlling the game.

Match the following elements to their definitions:

What is one of the responsibilities of coaches in sporting events?

Spectator abuse is not a significant issue at sporting events.

What must be secured to ensure the smooth running of an event?

Spectators contribute to the event by providing ______ and energy that keeps sport enjoyable.

Match the following terms with their definitions:

What is one of the primary ways the media affects sports?

Sponsorship has no influence on how a team is managed.

Name one advantage of sponsorship in sports.

The media delivers sporting information through _____, newspapers, and magazines.

Match the following sponsorship effects with their implications:

What is the minimum score required to win a badminton game?

Badminton became an official Olympic sport in 1988.

What was badminton originally called?

Badminton requires players to hit a _______ over a 5-foot net.

Match the following years with their events in badminton history:

What is the primary purpose of a high serve in badminton?

A round the head stroke is primarily used for defensive play.

What is a drop shot in badminton?

In badminton, a clear shot sends the shuttle high above the opponent and drops near the __________.

Match the following strokes with their descriptions:

Which step is NOT part of executing a low serve?

Chemically, food is broken down by the teeth during digestion.

What are the four main functions of the digestive system?

The digestive system starts in the mouth and ends at the _______.

Match the types of digestion with their descriptions:

What is the primary function of salivary amylase in the dog's mouth?

The small intestine is divided into two parts: the duodenum and jejunum.

What is the term used for the food mixture that is formed after being churned in the stomach?

In the small intestine, nutrients are absorbed through the walls of the intestine and into the ____.

Match the following parts of the small intestine with their primary functions:

Which of the following nutrients is NOT commonly found in fruits?

Starchy foods provide a high amount of fiber.

What is the primary nutrient found in legumes and nuts?

The primary serving recommendation for dark green leafy vegetables is _______ or more per day.

Match the food type with its primary nutrient:

What is the primary function of the liver in the digestive system?

The rectum is responsible for storing food before it is digested.

What vital role does the large intestine play in digestion?

The organ that carries food from the mouth to the stomach is called the __________.

Match the following digestive organs with their functions:

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