PE 3.4 Evolution of Sports

In which country did the Olympics originate?

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

• United States

What has affected almost every aspect of modern sports?

• technology

• injuries

• politics

• weather

What is technology?

• the ability to perform a task in a short period of time using little to no energy

• the ability to perform a task using a full range of motion in a short period of time

• the production of new machines as a result of processes using science and knowledge

• the interaction among people, companies, and governments of different nations

In professional football, some players have microphones in their helmets that allow them to communicate with coaches on the sideline. What does this indicate?

• how technology has improved sports

• a commitment to fair play among athletes

• how players rely on coaches during games

• the importance of leadership in sports

What is globalization?

• an organization of people competing against each other in physical activities

• learning about beliefs and characteristics of a particular social, ethnic, or age group

• the interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations

• the strategy of positioning yourself to be successful against teams from other countries

In which ancient civilization did the sport of cuju originate?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Persia

• China

Which is the best example of the commercialization of modern sports?

• school team plays a rival school at baseball.

• local soccer club makes it to the regional finals.

• Millions of spectators watch the NFL Super Bowl.

• Former tennis champions play in a charity game

Some athletes now wear special shoes with spikes to get a better grip. What does this indicate?

• how technology has improved athletic gear and clothing

• how globalization has bridged the gap between teams

• how teams can work together to attain a certain goal

• how some players gain an unfair advantage

Select the correct answer. A quarterback takes a hard hit and is carried off the field on a stretcher. Why might he have a better chance of recovery than quarterbacks of previous generations?

• Rules that promote fair play now force players to tackle softer than before.

• The doctor will have more advanced medical equipment than before.

• Teams don't play as often, so he will get a longer recovery period.

• Players often fake injuries to influence the referees

What country hosted the memorable 2008 Summer Olympics?

• Greece

• England

• China

• United States