Chapter 23

How many children in the United States participate in sports?

• 30 million

• 44 million

• 50 million

• 60 million

What percentage of extracurricular activities do sports account for?

• 50%

• 66%

• 75%

• 80%

What are the components of the Environmental Subsystem in the diagram?

• Communities and Organizations

• Values and Traditions

• Parents and Siblings

• Peers and Coaches

Which subsystem includes Parents and Siblings according to the diagram?

• Environmental Subsystem

• Family Subsystem

• Team Subsystem

• Society

What factors are associated with the Athlete in the diagram?

• Values and Traditions

• Stage of Development, Socioeconomic status, Age, Aspirations

• Social comparison and expectations

• Knowledge and leadership

According to Visek and colleagues (2015), which of the following is a dimension of fun in sports?

• Winning trophies

• Team rituals

• Individual performance

• Financial rewards

What aspect of sports did Visek and colleagues (2015) study through interviews with young athletes?

• The impact of sports on health

• The financial benefits of sports

• Why sports are fun

• The history of sports

Which of the following is NOT listed as a general fun dimension in sports by Visek and colleagues (2015)?

• Swag

• Game-time support

• Positive coaching

• Sponsorship deals

Which dimension of fun involves improving skills and knowledge in sports according to Visek and colleagues (2015)?

• Swag

• Learning and Improvement

• Mental bonuses

• Team friendships

What is one reason why children participate in activities?

• Lack of fun

• Learn new skills

• No challenge or failure

• Lack of affiliation