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The "built environment" is believed to be a major factor contributing to the current levels of secondary living.

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True

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Current estimates suggest that given the current epidemic of overweight and obesity among children and youths, their life expectancy will

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shorter than their parents

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Self-efficacy is more likely to decrease when

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Tasks are too hard

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Today's long-term goal for school Physical Education programs is to

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Develop skills that lead to a physically active lifestyle

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Self-efficacy for physical activity is best developed/strengthened by

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Engaging in activities that are enjoyable and provide frequent success

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Today's "built environment" in the U.S.

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Generally encourages sedentary behavior

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Which of the following is a trend in girls' participation in sport and physical activity?

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Girls drop out more than boys

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According to Pate (1994), which is not a primary purpose of fitness testing?

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recognition

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Traditionally most fitness research has been conducted on:

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men

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Which of the following is not a key factor in understanding differences in health, fitness, and activity participation in the United States?

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citizenship

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Which of the following groups is more likely to suffer from obesity and be physically inactive?

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African American females

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Which of the following would be considered a "lifestyle physical activity?"

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golf

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What is the first step toward lifetime fitness?

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doing regular exercise

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Annual spending on weigh-loss products and services currently exceeds

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35 billion dollars

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Today. life expectancy is now over ______ for males and over _______ for females.

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75, 80

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AAHPERD has provided leadership by offering a national certification for fitness instructors.

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False

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In older age groups, frequent fitness participation has declined in the past few years.

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False

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Currently, it is an accepted view that strength conditioning is more appropriate for men.

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False

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The presence of facilities and programs for physical activity is a good estimate of participation in healthy physical activity.

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True

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The NCYFS II survey showed that children in the mid-1980s carried less body fat than did their predecessors twenty years earlier.

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False

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Which organization's mission is to promote and integrate scientific research, education, and practical applications of sport medicine and exercise science to maintain and enhance physical performance?

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ACSM

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The most highly regulated sport vocation is that of the:

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athletic trainer

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Which U.S president published the article "The Soft American" in Sports Illustrated?

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John F. Kennedy

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Which is a typical reason why employees choose not to participate in a worksite fitness program?

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lack of time poor leadership inadequate programs

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Which of the following provides an educational component of a comprehensive health-related fitness-education program, provides curriculum materials, activity guides, and teacher certification?

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Physical Best

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The main professional organization for recreation, dance, sport, fitness, and physical education is:

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AAHPERD

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Which organization specifically introduced physical-activity guidelines for toddlers and pre-schoolers?

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NASPE

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The fastest growing age group population in the United Sates is individuals' ages:

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75 and older

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About __________ of Americans are not involved in fitness at all.

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1/3

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Which high-school grade level is most likely to participate in physical activity on a daily basis?

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9th grade

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Most health professionals believe that the prevention of hypokinetic disease begins during:

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childhood

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In addition to poor body composition results, the second most alarming result from the NCYFS II was in the area:

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cardiorespiratory fitness

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In the United States, the first large scale national children's fitness movement was started during the nineteen:

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50's

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Distance runners should allow at least a day of recovery time, whereas weight lifters could lift every day.

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False

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The "dose-response debate" refers to the level of performance-enhancing aids one can take to improve sport performance.

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False

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Today, eating disorders are less common among youths and young adults because of our improved understanding of how to achieve health fitness.

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False

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Aerobic exercise can help reduce percentage of body fat, reduce blood pressure, and increase insulin sensitivity.

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True

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The most accurate estimate of body composition is:

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hydrostatic weighing

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The most cost-effective way to measure moderate to vigorous physical activity is through the use of a:

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pedometer

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Which of the following occurs when older individuals participate in resistance training exercises?

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lean muscle mass increases

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When attempting to improve maximum ______________, a rest period of 3-5 minutes between sets is appropriate.

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muscular strength

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Which of the following is not considered a principle of fitness training?

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origin

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Within the Physical Activity Pyramid moderate physical activity should occur:

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most days of the week

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According to the authors, the target heart-rate-zone should be between ________ and _________ percent of your maximum heart rate.

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65, 90

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Establishing a target heart rate is most closely associated with:

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intensity

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Which type of flexibility is related to the capacity to reach and maintain an extended position in a joints range of motion?

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static

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F.I.T.T refers to:

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Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type

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The ability of the circulatory and respiratory system to supply fuel during sustained exercise is called:

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aerobic endurance

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Which of the following best describes a state of positive biological and psychological health exemplified by quality of life and a sense of well-being?

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wellness

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Ailments and problems that develop through inappropriate diet, lack of exercise, and a generally sedentary lifestyle are known as:

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hypokinetic diseases

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Which of the following is not one of the four related concepts of sport?

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recreation

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An attitude of freedom or release from the demands of ordinary life (such as work) is called:

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leisure

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of play?

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certain

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Any form of playful competition whose outcome is determined by physical skill, strategy or chance employed singly or in combination is called:

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game

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_____________________ rules of a game identify how the game is to be played and how winning can be achieved.

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Primary

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The net-height requirement in Tennis is an example of a:

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secondary rule.

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_______________ games are those in which an object is strategically propelled in ways that cannot be returned by the opponent:

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Net/Court

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A zero-sum competition means:

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there is a winner and a loser.

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The main role of a referee is to:

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ensure fairness by seeing that all contestants honor the rules.

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Sport is considered ________________ when it assumes a public role and becomes part of a culture.

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institutionalized

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In most countries there is ______________ correlation between sport participation and sport spectating.

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a high

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The Latin derivative of "fan" comes from the words:

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temple or feast.

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Which of the following is not considered a "form" sport?

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cross country skiing

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The study of values in sport is known as:

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sport ethics.

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When much importance is attached to winning and losing in sport, the play element in competition erodes.

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False

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Because sport is meaningful only when the contest is fair, the referee's main role is to ensure that neither opponent gains unfair advantage by violating the rules.

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True

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As sport in America developed, so did the philosophy of fair play, which puts Americans at a disadvantage when competing at the international level.

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False

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Since the late 1970's, participation in youth and school sport has:

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increased steadily

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Which of the following national governments plays a relatively small role in developing and administering child and youth sport?

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United States

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Excluding ______________, sport participation by girls now nearly equals that of boys within interscholastic sports.

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football

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Since the passage of Title IX, the number of woman coaching high school sports has:

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declined dramatically.

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Which of the following statements is not reflected within the "Parents Checklist for Quality Youth Sport Programs"?

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commitment to a winning record

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About one out of _____________ athletes make it to the professional level.

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40,000

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Which law requires a free and appropriate education, including instruction in physical education, in the least restrictive environment for children with disabilities.

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PL 94-142

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Sporting events in which teams include athletes with and without mental retardation are called:

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Unified sports

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Competition for Master's athletes typically begins at age 40 and is divided into ______ year age increments.

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5

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Sport is a leisure activity pursued mainly by those seeking to fill free time.

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False

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Little League baseball, as well as YMCA and YWCA programs, are supported mostly by funding from the federal government.

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False

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Countries with governmental involvement in youth sport programs require different levels of training for coaches at various levels of competition.

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True

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The rate of drop out from Sport participation peaks between the ages of 11-18.

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True

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Although there is variation in coaching requirements from state to state, all states require a teaching certificate or coaching certification.

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False

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Advances in Technology have contributed significantly to the manner in which athletes prepare and train for competition.

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True

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Which of the following factors appear to be the least important among young athletes?

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winning

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Most scientific experts suggest that children should not participate in organized sport before the age of:

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8

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Which of the following is not considered an important purpose of modified games?

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Separates high skilled players from low skilled players

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In the American sport system, child and youth sport coaches typically:

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are serving on a volunteer basis

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Opportunity to participate in child and youth sport in the United States is strongly tilted in favor of children from:

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middle and upper socioeconomic classes

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The debate on the rights and privacy of athletes participating in the NCAA, who are drug tested stems, from the United States ______ Amendment.

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4th

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Which of the following is not true from Wrisberg's (1996) study of 4,000 Division I student athletes?

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Student athletes tend to report a greater sense of personal control as compared to non-athletes

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From a 1998 report by the Center for the Study of Sport in Society, which professional sport organization has the best record for diversity among its administrative staff?

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NBA

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Participation in collegiate sport by women increased steadily as a consequence of

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Passage of Title IX

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A country with an "inclusionary" sport system reflects

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Increased emphasis on developing elite athletes

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Sado-asceticism is a concept that refers to

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Parents urging their child to continue to play through pain

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According to the authors, volunteer sport coaches who have not completed a coaching education program are

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More likely to employ inappropriate instructional techniques

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Generally, children enjoy "zero-sum "competition, because they enjoy winning.

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False

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For competition to be appropriate, the rules and equipment should reflect the developmental characteristics of the competitors.

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True

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When games are modified for children and youth, they are safer, and, therefore, more desirable, but they are not as exciting for the participants.

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False

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The structure of the American sport system encourages sport participation across few age groups.

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True

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Overuse injuries have tended to decrease with sport specialization.

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False

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Coach Effectiveness Programs have been found to be effective in changing coaches' behavior.

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True

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