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Factors Affecting Participation in Sport

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following is not a socio-economic factor affecting participation in sport

a)

time

b)

ability

c)

finance

d)

facilities

2.

Studies show two of the most important factors in becoming an elite athlete are: ________________________ and _______________________.

a)

age and gender

b)

time and finance

c)

family involvement in sport, and development of friendships through sport

d)

ability and disability

3.

Which of the following is a reason why age is a factor in participation in sports?

a)

Peoples bodies get better with age and have less injuries

b)

People have more free time as they get older

c)

Older adults have confidence in their abilities as they age

d)

Physical fitness to participate in sports becomes more of a factor as a person ages

4.

Which of the following is a way gender plays a role in participation in sports?

a)

women and men have the same opportunities in sport

b)

there is less media coverage in women's sports

c)

there are more professional opportunities for women in sports

d)

women have always had the same opportunities as men in sports

5.

Which of the following demonstrates how ability or disability may play a role in affecting someone's participation in sport?

a)

People with a perceived disability will be given the same opportunities.

b)

Ability is not a factor that affects people's participation in sport

c)

Disabilities are not a factor that affects people's participation in sports.

d)

Athletes with more perceived physical ability may be given more opportunities than someone with a perceived disability

6.

Which is not a way that religion affects people's participation in sport?

a)

worship commitments

b)

socio-economic factors

c)

Cultural beliefs

d)

Diet restrictions

7.

What does NGB stand for as it refers to Olympic Sports?

a)

National Governing Bureau

b)

National Games Board

c)

National Governing Bodies

d)

National Gaming Buraeu

8.

Check all the ways the status of a country affect participation in sports?

a)

All countries have the same opportunities to participate in sport

b)

Some countries may not have access to sports as compared to countries with more wealth

c)

Some countries may not have facilities to accommodate sports as compared to other countries

d)

The cultural climate in countries affects participation in sports.

9.

Check all that refer to leisure and play.

a)

Done in free time

b)

Score is kept

c)

Not organized

d)

Spontaneous

10.

Who has influence on someone's participation in sports? Check all that apply.

a)

Family

b)

Acquaintances

c)

Siblings

d)

Peer group