Sports Terms Memory

What is the definition of 'Athlete'?

• A) A person who competes in sports.

• B) An individual who trains and directs athletes or teams.

• C) An official who enforces the rules during games.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of 'Coach'?

• A person who competes in sports.

• An individual who trains and directs athletes or teams.

• An official who enforces the rules during games.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

What is the definition of 'Referee/Umpire'?

• A person who competes in sports.

• An individual who trains and directs athletes or teams.

• An official who enforces the rules during games.

What is the term for a person who watches and supports a sport?

• Player

• Coach

• Spectator

• Referee

What is the term for an organization that coordinates and regulates competitions?

• Team

• League

• Club

• Association

What is the term for the period during which regular competitions are held?

• Game

• Match

• Season

• Tournament

Match the following terms with their roles in a game.

• The team or players trying to score.

• Substitute

• A player who is not in the starting lineup but may replace another player during the game.

• Goalkeeper

• The player who guards the goal.

• Defense

• The team or players trying to prevent the opposing team from scoring.

• Offense

Match the following terms with their definitions.

• A break in play called by a team

• Goal

• Additional time added to a game

• Overtime

• The team or players trying to prevent the other team from scoring

• Defense

• The act of scoring in a game

• Timeout

What is a break in play requested by a team or official called?

• A) Defense

• B) Timeout

• C) Overtime

• D) Goal

What is the term for additional time played to break a tie?

• Defense

• Timeout

• Overtime

• Goal