Diversity in Sports- Quiz

Athletic ability will always guarantee success in sports.

False

Rotating teams more frequently is an example of __________ of the game to keep things fair.
A.
adhering to the rules
B.
modifying the rules
C.
decreasing the difficulty
D.
increasing the difficulty

B. modifying the rules

Australian Rules Football can trace its roots to __________.
A.
rugby
B.
soccer
C.
kickball
D.
American football

A. rugby

Field hockey is one of the most popular female sports.

True

Which of the following statements about cricket is NOT true?
A.
One team bats while the other team fields.
B.
The game is played on a rectangular field.
C.
Runs are scored by running between the wickets.
D.
Teams switch sides when all batsmen are dismissed.

B. The game is played on a rectangular field.

Soccer is the most popular sport in the United States.

False

Competitive games can __________ those with limited skill.
A.
intimidate
B.
excite
C.
empower
D.
anger

A. intimidate

Positive reinforcement can only be given to friends.

False

Which of the following sports is most popular worldwide?
A.
Aussie football
B.
field hockey
C.
cricket
D.
rugby

C. cricket

Which of the following is NOT a way to build on your strengths?
A.
eating a healthy, well-balanced diet
B.
only participating in sports you are good at
C.
learning as much as possible about the sport
D.
studying and learning from other players

B. only participating in sports you are good at

Gauging yourself against others is acceptable in competitive sports.

True

Over-encouraging lesser skilled players can lead to embarrassment.

True