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Which of the following BEST describes sports protective equipment?

Equipment should be used during games, but not practice.

There's no "right" way to use protective equipment.

You should use only protective equipment that is comfortable.

Protective equipment is a key part of safe sports.

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A player with a positive attitude toward officials demonstrates which of the following?

respect and apprehension

apprehension and suspicion

respect and acceptance

acceptance and hostility

Which of the following BEST describes sports etiquette?

unwritten rules and expectations for fair sports play

allowing the other team to win

letting the other team catch up when you're ahead in a game

thanking the other team after you win the game

Rules pertaining to proper etiquette for a sport are always written in the official rules. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is an example of good sports etiquette?

standing by and hoping to not hit someone in a game of golf after driving a ball too far

bunting in baseball when the opposing team is down by 12 points

failing to return a serve in tennis that was clearly out

failing to call out a score before serving in tennis

The first officials of sporting events were __________.

neutral spectators

police officers from the community

the captains of the two competing teams

not usually allowed on the field of play

It would NOT be ethical to __________.

steal the ball from another player during a game

use your skills to score a basket by dunking the basketball

fake an injury to get an extra timeout in a close game

get a hit each time you are up to bat in a baseball game

It's the officials' responsibility to insure that teammates are communicating effectively with one another. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Being a poor sport only applies to those teams that lose a competition. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Sporting officials are typically responsible for __________.

starting and ending the competition

ensuring the game flows properly

monitoring pregame activities

all of the above

Coaches are ultimately responsible for the safety of their athletes.

Which of the following can be done without breaking baseball etiquette?

hitting a home run when the game is tied

sliding into a fielder outside the base path

bunting to ruin a pitcher's no-hit game

intentionally hitting a batter with a pitched ball

Coaches are ultimately responsible for the safety of their athletes.

Being gracious during sports play includes __________.

knowing the rules of the game

encouraging teammates to follow the rules

forgiving personal mistakes and mistakes of your teammates

retaliating against a competitor when the official isn't looking