Being a Good Sport- Quiz – Flashcards

Which of the following is NOT a principle of safe sports? A. using protective equipment correctly B. warming up and cooling down C. trying your hardest D. doing whatever it takes to win

Players with a high level of skill should feel free to flaunt their skills in a game.

Your etiquette and ethics on the sports field are a reflection of your overall character.

Which of the following BEST describes sports protective equipment? A. Equipment should be used during games, but not practice. B. There's no "right" way to use protective equipment. C. You should use only protective equipment that is comfortable. D. Protective equipment is a key part of safe sports.

It's the officials' responsibility to insure that teammates are communicating effectively with one another.

Being gracious during sports play includes __________. A. knowing the rules of the game B. encouraging teammates to follow the rules C. forgiving personal mistakes and mistakes of your teammates D. retaliating against a competitor when the official isn't looking

Coaches are ultimately responsible for the safety of their athletes.

Rules pertaining to proper etiquette for a sport are always written in the official rules.

Being a poor sport only applies to those teams that lose a competition.

Which of the following is NOT part of baseball etiquette? A. don't hit a batter with a pitched ball B. refrain from sliding into a fielder outside the base path C. don't bunt to ruin a pitcher's no-hit game D. don't hit a home run when your team is leading the game