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WorksheetsCambridge National Sports Studies 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which one of the following barriers is most likely to affect participation in sport by the unemployed?
lack of role models
activities are only available at certain times
awareness of activity provision
cost of equipment
Which one of the following sports would be classified as an ‘emerging sport’ in the UK?
table tennis
football
ultimate frisbee
volleyball
Which one of the following factors is a barrier to people over the age of 50 participating in football on a regular basis?
Lack of suitable facilities
Limited specialist equipment
Not a suitable climate in the UK
Risk of injury
Work commitments can be a barrier to participation in sports activities.Which of the following strategies would most likely address this barrier?
Increased variety of sports on offer
Advertising using appropriate role models
Reduced pricing
Better programming of sessions
Which one of the following sports is the most popular in terms of participation rates in the UK?
Rugby league
Rugby union
Netball
Cycling
“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?
Breaking a world record
Winning a gold medal
Finishing a race after falling badly
Finishing 1st in a relay race
Which one of the following is an example of hosting a ‘one-off’ sporting event?
Wimbledon
London 2012
British Formula 1 Grand Prix
FA Cup Final
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.
Too much free time
Family Commitments
Work restrictions
Activities not available they want to do
Give two ways of encouraging regular participation in sport by women
Childcare provided
Male Role Models
Concessions
Male Coaches
Identify two positive effects of media coverage on the popularity of sport
Focus mainly on high profile sports
More spectators
Brings money into the sport
Matches scheduled when its best for TV coverage
