Chapter 06 Sport Programs and Professions

 

True/False

 

1. Americans have less leisure time than the ancient Greeks and Romans.

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2. Youth coaches in the United States usually have had training in sport but little formal preparation in pedagogy.

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

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4. The United States is still the only country in the world where sport is intricately linked with colleges and universities.

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5. Public Law 94-142 requires a free and appropriate public education for people with disabilities, including opportunities to participate in developmentally appropriate physical education classes.

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6. With the advent of Title IX, the number of women in coaching and administrative roles has substantially increased over the past decade.

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Multiple Choice

 

7. Which of the following national governments have played a relatively small role in developing and administering child and youth sport?

a.      Canada

b.      Great Britain

c.      United States

d.      Australia

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

a.   remained the same.

b.      increased dramatically.

c.      declined dramatically.

d.      increased slightly.

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

a.      PL 93-112

b.      PL 94-142

c.      PL 95-606

d.      PL 105-117

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10. Which law is also known as the Amateur Sports Act?

a.      PL 93-112

b.      PL 94-142

c.      PL 95-606

d.      PL 105-117

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11. Which of the following is not a classification of sport participation?

a.      amateur

b.      professional

c.      recreational

d.      intramural

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Essay

 

12. What are the four participation categories for sport?

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13. What are some of the ways interscholastic sport is funded?

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14. What determines the NCAA division to which schools belong?

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