Sport Governance Chapter 9 – Study Guide, Practice Questions &
Revision Notes
True/False: The Special Olympics World Games and the Paralympic Games are actually one
organization as recognized by the IOC. - correct answer ✔✔False
Which of the following is true of National Sport Governing Bodies?
a. They have diverse and often large numbers of members.
b. They exist for only the most popular of sports.
c. They play a role in governmental affairs by lobbying for amateur sport funding.
d. They seem to be rather unstable organizations. - correct answer ✔✔a. They have diverse and
often large numbers of members.
The Pan American Games are a huge undertaking that could require a billion dollar budget, but
which Games are actually larger in scope than this?
a. Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games
b. World University Games and The World Games for the Deaf
c. Olympic Games and the Special Olympics World Games
d. Olympic Games and World University Games - correct answer ✔✔d. Olympic Games and
World University Games
The Pan American Games involve athletes from which of the following areas?
Select one:
a. North, South, Central America, plus the Caribbean
b. North and South American countries
c. The Americas, Caribbean, and Europe
d. The United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba - correct answer ✔✔a. North, South, Central
America, plus the Caribbean
Revision Notes
True/False: The Special Olympics World Games and the Paralympic Games are actually one
organization as recognized by the IOC. - correct answer ✔✔False
Which of the following is true of National Sport Governing Bodies?
a. They have diverse and often large numbers of members.
b. They exist for only the most popular of sports.
c. They play a role in governmental affairs by lobbying for amateur sport funding.
d. They seem to be rather unstable organizations. - correct answer ✔✔a. They have diverse and
often large numbers of members.
The Pan American Games are a huge undertaking that could require a billion dollar budget, but
which Games are actually larger in scope than this?
a. Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games
b. World University Games and The World Games for the Deaf
c. Olympic Games and the Special Olympics World Games
d. Olympic Games and World University Games - correct answer ✔✔d. Olympic Games and
World University Games
The Pan American Games involve athletes from which of the following areas?
Select one:
a. North, South, Central America, plus the Caribbean
b. North and South American countries
c. The Americas, Caribbean, and Europe
d. The United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba - correct answer ✔✔a. North, South, Central
America, plus the Caribbean
