KIN 101 CH11 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
In the context of the eligibility rule stipulated by the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), it has been argued that the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and
the American College Test (ACT) are _____. - Answer-culturally biased against ethnic
minorities
True or false: Female athletes who are ethnic minorities must overcome both racial and
gender barriers to receive equal opportunities in sports. - Answer-True
The Department of Education declared that in the absence of a continuing practice of
program expansion, an institution must _____. - Answer-show that the interests and
abilities of members of the underrepresented sex have been effectively accommodated
How do senior citizens benefit from being involved in sports? (Check all that apply.) -
Answer-Their activity reduces the stress of lost spouses and friends.
Their loneliness is replaced with new friends.
Identify an accurate statement about the treatment of African American athletes in the
United States. - Answer-Only a small number of them were allowed on a team due to
quota systems.
In the context of sport opportunities for individuals with special needs, what was the
purpose of the Amateur Sports Act of 1978? - Answer-To ensure that the competitive
needs of athletes with special needs are accommodated
In addition to successfully completing 16 core courses and graduating high school, the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) expects prospective student-athletes to
_____. - Answer-have a suitable score on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or on
the American College Test (ACT)
Some ethnic minorities opposed the eligibility rule for Division I competition stipulated by
the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on the grounds that _____. -
Answer-the predominantly white institutions wanted to limit the domination of ethnic
minorities on their sport teams
How are ethnic minorities differentiated from Caucasians in sports? - Answer-Ethnic
minorities are given lower signing bonuses.
Sport opportunities for senior citizens have increased because _____. - Answer-former
athletes and newly aspiring older athletes wish to engage in sports
, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 mandated that _____. -
Answer-athletics be provided to school students with special needs
True or false: Specialization in one sport often results in overuse injuries. - Answer-True
Identify a true statement about the Special Olympics. - Answer-It provides competitive
opportunities for intellectually challenged individuals.
In the context of winning becoming the primary objective of sports, coaches' lack of
preparation often results in _____. - Answer-poorly taught skills
When children specialize in one sport, they _____. - Answer-miss the enjoyment of
playing various other sports
Identify a true statement about the impact of parental pressure on children engaged in
sport activities. - Answer-Children are forced to play a particular sport due to their
parents' wishes.
Which of the following is true of the Paralympic Winter Games that began in 1976? -
Answer-They welcomed visually impaired athletes.
Program administrators in orientation programs for parents of student athletes stress
_____. - Answer-eliminating individual awards that reduce playing opportunities
How do coaches pressurize children involved in sports? - Answer-By pressuring them to
play while injured
How does strength training benefit coordination and muscle fiber development? -
Answer-By improving motor skills and sport performance
Children involved in sports are most likely to lose important values when their parents
_____. - Answer-instruct them to circumvent rules
Identify a true statement about the Junior Olympics. - Answer-It is the largest amateur
sports program in the United States.
What should program administrators emphasize in orientation programs for parents?
(Check all that apply.) - Answer-Developing sport skills
Making sure that children have fun
Many interscholastic sport coaches have not been prepared to coach because of the
_____. - Answer-addition of more specialized requirements for prospective physical
education teachers
A feature of strength training is that it _____. - Answer-aids in the development of
cardiorespiratory fitness
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
In the context of the eligibility rule stipulated by the National Collegiate Athletic
Association (NCAA), it has been argued that the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and
the American College Test (ACT) are _____. - Answer-culturally biased against ethnic
minorities
True or false: Female athletes who are ethnic minorities must overcome both racial and
gender barriers to receive equal opportunities in sports. - Answer-True
The Department of Education declared that in the absence of a continuing practice of
program expansion, an institution must _____. - Answer-show that the interests and
abilities of members of the underrepresented sex have been effectively accommodated
How do senior citizens benefit from being involved in sports? (Check all that apply.) -
Answer-Their activity reduces the stress of lost spouses and friends.
Their loneliness is replaced with new friends.
Identify an accurate statement about the treatment of African American athletes in the
United States. - Answer-Only a small number of them were allowed on a team due to
quota systems.
In the context of sport opportunities for individuals with special needs, what was the
purpose of the Amateur Sports Act of 1978? - Answer-To ensure that the competitive
needs of athletes with special needs are accommodated
In addition to successfully completing 16 core courses and graduating high school, the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) expects prospective student-athletes to
_____. - Answer-have a suitable score on the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or on
the American College Test (ACT)
Some ethnic minorities opposed the eligibility rule for Division I competition stipulated by
the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on the grounds that _____. -
Answer-the predominantly white institutions wanted to limit the domination of ethnic
minorities on their sport teams
How are ethnic minorities differentiated from Caucasians in sports? - Answer-Ethnic
minorities are given lower signing bonuses.
Sport opportunities for senior citizens have increased because _____. - Answer-former
athletes and newly aspiring older athletes wish to engage in sports
, The Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975 mandated that _____. -
Answer-athletics be provided to school students with special needs
True or false: Specialization in one sport often results in overuse injuries. - Answer-True
Identify a true statement about the Special Olympics. - Answer-It provides competitive
opportunities for intellectually challenged individuals.
In the context of winning becoming the primary objective of sports, coaches' lack of
preparation often results in _____. - Answer-poorly taught skills
When children specialize in one sport, they _____. - Answer-miss the enjoyment of
playing various other sports
Identify a true statement about the impact of parental pressure on children engaged in
sport activities. - Answer-Children are forced to play a particular sport due to their
parents' wishes.
Which of the following is true of the Paralympic Winter Games that began in 1976? -
Answer-They welcomed visually impaired athletes.
Program administrators in orientation programs for parents of student athletes stress
_____. - Answer-eliminating individual awards that reduce playing opportunities
How do coaches pressurize children involved in sports? - Answer-By pressuring them to
play while injured
How does strength training benefit coordination and muscle fiber development? -
Answer-By improving motor skills and sport performance
Children involved in sports are most likely to lose important values when their parents
_____. - Answer-instruct them to circumvent rules
Identify a true statement about the Junior Olympics. - Answer-It is the largest amateur
sports program in the United States.
What should program administrators emphasize in orientation programs for parents?
(Check all that apply.) - Answer-Developing sport skills
Making sure that children have fun
Many interscholastic sport coaches have not been prepared to coach because of the
_____. - Answer-addition of more specialized requirements for prospective physical
education teachers
A feature of strength training is that it _____. - Answer-aids in the development of
cardiorespiratory fitness
