Diversity in Sports Answers

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Which method of choosing teams would be most hurtful to lower skilled players?

A
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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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.

Answer:

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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How can skilled players encourage those with less ability?

Answer:

Skilled players can include them in plays, offer positive and helpful feedback, celebrate improvement, demonstrate skills patiently, and avoid criticism or embarrassment.

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What are some of the long term benefits of being a positive influence on less skilled players?

Answer:

It can develop leadership, patience, empathy, communication, teamwork, and confidence. These skills can benefit relationships, school, work, and future leadership roles.

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Which statement BEST describes what it means to maximize your effort in sports?

A
giving your best effort only when losing
B
ignoring mistakes and continuing to play
C
keeping a positive attitude
D
none of the above
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Which of the following sports are NOT among the top 10 worldwide?

A
soccer and American football
B
cricket and baseball
C
gymnastics and figure skating
D
ice hockey and field hockey
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How can skilled players encourage those with less ability?

Answer not available
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It's best to start at a higher level when participating in competitive sports. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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What are two benefits of practicing a sport?

Answer:

Two benefits are improved physical fitness and better sport-specific skills.

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Which of the following statement about field hockey is NOT true?

A
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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Which of the following sports are NOT among the top 10 worldwide?

A
soccer and American football
B
cricket and baseball
C
gymnastics and figure skating
D
ice hockey and field hockey
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Which of the following statement about field hockey is NOT true?

A
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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What are some of the long term benefits of being a positive influence on less skilled players?

Answer not available
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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.

Answer not available
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Being fair doesn't have to mean applying the same rules for everyone. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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What are two benefits of practicing a sport?

Answer not available
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Which statement BEST describes what it means to maximize your effort in sports?

A
giving your best effort only when losing
B
ignoring mistakes and continuing to play
C
keeping a positive attitude
D
none of the above
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Which method of choosing teams would be most hurtful to lower skilled players?

A
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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