Diversity in Sports- Practice – Flashcards
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What are some of the long term benefits of being a positive influence on less skilled players?
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Helping less skilled teammates improve their athletic ability can help build a stronger team and can lead to more future successes. There are also many personal benefits to coaching others, such as learning new communication techniques and increasing one's own confidence.
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Which statement BEST describes what it means to maximize your effort in sports?
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giving your best effort only when losing
B.
ignoring mistakes and continuing to play
C.
keeping a good sense of humor
D.
none of the above
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C.
keeping a good sense of humor
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Which of the following statement about field hockey is NOT true?
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It's a very popular women's sport.
B.
Each player uses a small curved stick to control the ball.
C.
Players can score anywhere on the field.
D.
It's always played on a rectangular field.
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C.
Players can score anywhere on the field.
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Which method of choosing teams would be most hurtful to lower skilled players?
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having team captains pick one player at a time
B.
having people count off
C.
having people team up according to birthdays
D.
having people draw numbers
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A.
having team captains pick one player at a time
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Being fair doesn't have to mean applying the same rules for everyone.
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True
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How can skilled players encourage those with less ability?
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More skilled players should offer encouragement to everyone on the team. However, they should avoid overdoing the encouragement because it may make less skilled players feel embarrassed. It is also important to avoid mocking players with less skill. Lastly, higher skilled players should provide others with tips on ways to improve.
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What are two benefits of practicing a sport?
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Practicing a sport has many benefits. It can help players overcome personal limitations and can help them build fundamental skills.
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Consider Australian football, cricket, and field hockey. Of the three, list which of those sports you find the most interesting, why it interests you, and a few rules of the game.
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Students should select one of the listed sports and be able to describe some unique features of the sport highlighted in the test. Their interest in the sport can be pretty much anything including their relative obscurity in the US mainstream, past experience playing with family, or because they seem uniquely challenging.
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Which of the following sports are NOT among the top 10 worldwide?
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soccer and American football
B.
cricket and baseball
C.
gymnastics and figure skating
D.
ice hockey and field hockey
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C.
gymnastics and figure skating
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It's best to start at a higher level when participating in competitive sports.
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False
