Sports Officiating Quiz

While officiating a local basketball game, you saw a player twist his ankle. The player complains of pain and slight swelling. What is the most immediate step you should take?

• Massage the ankle gently

• Perform CPR

• Apply the R.I.C.E. method

• Wrap it tightly with duct tape

A classmate dislocated his shoulder during a volleyball match. What is the most appropriate first aid action?

• Push the bone back into place

• Ignore it and let them continue playing

• Massage the area

• Immobilize and seek medical help

What does the “E” in the R.I.C.E. method stand for?

• Exercise

• Extension

• Examination

• Elevation

While running as a sports official in a community marathon, you experience heat exhaustion. What should you do?

• Keep running to reach the finish line

• Sit down and wait for someone to help

• Rest in a shaded area and hydrate immediately

• Eat salty snacks to gain energy

Which of the following BEST shows fairness as a sports official?

• Allowing only your classmates to win

• Changing the score if your friend loses

• Applying the rules consistently for all players

• Letting the home team always serve first

In officiating, which skill is most important in giving correct hand signals?

• Writing ability

• Arm coordination and muscular endurance

• Lower body strength

• Foot agility

You are tasked to design a pre-game meal plan as a football official. Which food group should be emphasized?

• Pure fats

• Carbohydrates and protein

• Sugary foods

• Fried and greasy meals

A community game is scheduled at noon. As an official, how should you prepare to avoid dehydration?

• Skip meals to stay light

• Hydrate with water before and during the game

• Rely only on sports drinks

• Wait until you feel thirsty

A referee gains weight due to lack of physical activity. Which of the following habits should be avoided?

• Eating more vegetables

• Walking regularly

• Sitting for hours with no exercise

• Drinking plenty of water

What fitness component is MOST developed when referees run the length of the field during football games?

• Coordination

• Cardiovascular endurance

• Balance

• Flexibility