America's Sports Obsession

What is a sport according to the text?

• A physical activity that people do for recreation, usually according to a set of rules.

• A physical activity that people do only to compete.

• A physical activity that people do only to make money.

• A physical activity that people do only in their free time.

What is the favorite recreational activity of a large part of the U.S. population?

• Watching movies

• Playing sports

• Reading books

• Shopping

What do sports enthusiasts do when they are not participating in them?

• They go to the country's stadiums and arenas to see their favorite athletes.

• They stay at home and do not watch sports.

• They only play video games.

• They show no interest in sports.

What does the Latin word for "love" suggest about amateur athletes?

• That an amateur athlete plays simply because they love the game.

• That an amateur athlete plays to earn money.

• That an amateur athlete plays to compete professionally.

• That an amateur athlete plays to become famous.

What is the most popular competitive sport in the United States according to a recent survey?

• Football (Tackle)

• Bowling

• Baseball

• Basketball

What was the total participation in basketball according to the table?

• 15.6 million

• 11.9 million

• 23.4 million

• 7.3 million

What is the sport with the lowest total participation according to the table?

• Lacrosse

• Softball (Fast Pitch)

• Ice Hockey

• Cheerleading

What percentage of primary participants in tackle football come from households with incomes of $100K or more?

• 13%

• 20%

• 27%

• 35%

What trend is observed in the participation of young people in traditional team sports?

• A) Constant increase

• B) Constant decrease

• C) No changes

• D) Increase and then decrease

What percentage of children regularly played a team sport in 2008 according to data from the Aspen Institute?

• A) 37%

• B) 45%

• C) 50%

• D) 60%