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Cambridge National Sports Studies 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which one of the following barriers is most likely to affect participation in sport by the unemployed?

a)

lack of role models

b)

activities are only available at certain times

c)

awareness of activity provision

d)

cost of equipment

2.

Which one of the following sports would be classified as an ‘emerging sport’ in the UK?

a)

table tennis

b)

football

c)

ultimate frisbee

d)

volleyball

3.

Which one of the following factors is a barrier to people over the age of 50 participating in football on a regular basis?

a)

Lack of suitable facilities

b)

Limited specialist equipment

c)

Not a suitable climate in the UK

d)

Risk of injury

4.

Work commitments can be a barrier to participation in sports activities.Which of the following strategies would most likely address this barrier?

a)

Increased variety of sports on offer

b)

Advertising using appropriate role models

c)

Reduced pricing

d)

Better programming of sessions

5.

Which one of the following sports is the most popular in terms of participation rates in the UK?

a)

Rugby league

b)

Rugby union

c)

Netball

d)

Cycling

6.

“The most important thing is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered, but to have fought well.”Olympic creed – Pierre De Coubertin (founder of the Modern Olympics)


Which of the following best matches the Olympic creed?

a)

Breaking a world record

b)

Winning a gold medal

c)

Finishing a race after falling badly

d)

Finishing 1st in a relay race

7.

Which one of the following is an example of hosting a ‘one-off’ sporting event?

a)

Wimbledon

b)

London 2012

c)

British Formula 1 Grand Prix

d)

FA Cup Final

8.

Paula and Steven are partners and have two young children. Both have full-time jobs. Which of these is not a possible barrier that might prevent Paula and Steven from regular participation in sport.

a)

Too much free time

b)

Family Commitments

c)

Work restrictions

d)

Activities not available they want to do

9.

Give two ways of encouraging regular participation in sport by women

a)

Childcare provided

b)

Male Role Models

c)

Concessions

d)

Male Coaches

10.

Identify two positive effects of media coverage on the popularity of sport

a)

Focus mainly on high profile sports

b)

More spectators

c)

Brings money into the sport

d)

Matches scheduled when its best for TV coverage