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All of the following are true about your opponents EXCEPT:

A
Opponents in any game are not enemies.
B
Opponents in sports are temporary challengers.
C
Opponents who hold grudges make better competitors.
D
Opponents who keep grudges are engaged in an unhealthy behavior.
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Faking and exaggerating injuries are a natural part of sports.

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B
F
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Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of an athlete during a competition?

A
giving his or her best effort
B
cooperating with teammates
C
providing leadership to the team
D
making up the rules for the game
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Which of the following statements about losing gracefully is TRUE?

A
It is acceptable to blame the loss on the referees.
B
It is acceptable to taunt the losing team.
C
It is acceptable to win at any cost.
D
none of the above
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Which attribute is NOT an element of giving one's best effort?

A
setting aside personal issues while competing
B
always putting forth a maximum effort
C
letting the other team score easily
D
being mentally focused during the game
6

Which of the following statements is NOT true about good sportsmanship?

A
A good sport wins with class.
B
A good sport is a team player.
C
A good sport plays recklessly.
D
A good sport respects officials.
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Which is NOT an aspect of being a team player?

A
criticizing your teammates
B
sharing the ball
C
supporting teammate efforts
D
encouraging growth
8

Which of the following is a component of staying positive while competing?

A
criticizing yourself for not playing well
B
complimenting others on good plays
C
confronting officials angrily
D
refusing to cooperate with teammates
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A person who yells at an official who made a bad call is just displaying a competitive spirit.

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T
B
F
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The NCAA Sportsmanship Award honors students who demonstrate the ideals of sportsmanship, including __________.

A
fairness
B
honesty
C
respect
D
all of the above
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Faking and exaggerating injuries are a natural part of sports.

A
T
B
F
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In big-time college sports, adminstrators and coaches have often cheated to promote a successful program.

A
T
B
F
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Providing harsh criticism to other players is a natural part of being a good leader.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following is a component of staying positive while competing?

A
criticizing yourself for not playing well
B
complimenting others on good plays
C
confronting officials angrily
D
refusing to cooperate with teammates
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Providing harsh criticism to other players is a natural part of being a good leader.

A
T
B
F
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According to the lesson, which statement about competitions is NOT true?

A
Most sports are competitive.
B
A competition can be against yourself, nature, or other people.
C
A competition involves the potential to receive a reward of recognition.
D
Competitions are harmful to a person's self-esteem.
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All of the following are true about your opponents EXCEPT:

A
Opponents in any game are not enemies.
B
Opponents in sports are temporary challengers.
C
Opponents who hold grudges make better competitors.
D
Opponents who keep grudges are engaged in an unhealthy behavior.
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A person who yells at an official who made a bad call is just displaying a competitive spirit.

A
T
B
F
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Rules are a necessary component of competition.

A
T
B
F
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Having compassion in sports includes all of the following EXCEPT:

A
refraining from showing off
B
embarrassing less skilled players
C
respecting other players
D
helping injured players

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