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CAMNAT Sports Studies Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of these is an example of a barrier to sport participation?

a)

American football

b)

Not having much time

c)

Cheap sports equipment

d)

Gamesmanship

2.

Which of these is an example of gamesmanship?

a)

Helping your opponent up from the floor

b)

Shouting at the referee

c)

Shaking everybody's hand

d)

Kicking a football as far out of play as you can to waste time

3.

A laissez faire leader will...

a)

Let their team make all the decisions

b)

Demand obedience

c)

Listen to ideas before making a decision

d)

none of the above

4.

The Olympic Rings represent...

a)

The 5 olympic values

b)

The 5 continents who take part in the olympics

c)

nothing, its just a logo

5.

An example of fair play is...

a)

Admitting the shuttlecock has gone out in badminton

b)

Shaking everybody's hand

c)

Helping an opponent from the floor

d)

Shouting at a referee

6.

An autocratic leader will...

a)

Let their team make all the decisions

b)

Listen to ideas before making decisions

c)

Make all the decisions themselves

7.

Which of these actions demonstrates good sportsmanship?

a)

Helping an opponent up from the floor

b)

shouting at a referee

c)

Admitting when the ball has gone out in tennis

8.

A democratic leader will...

a)

Make all decisions without any advice

b)

Let their team make all the decisions

c)

Listen to ideas before making decisions

9.

Which of these is an example of an emerging sport in the UK?

a)

Football

b)

Cricket

c)

American Football

d)

Tennis

10.

Name an Outdoor and Adventurous Activities

a)

Football

b)

Netball

c)

Rugby

d)

Canoeing

11.

All of these are major tourist markets EXCEPT _________.

a)

U.S.A.

b)

Canada

c)

Europe

d)

Africa

12.

Which one is not a potential barrier that might effect teenagers participating in a sport?

a)

Lack of role models.

b)

Lack of disposable income

c)

Negative attitude towards participation in sport.

d)

Lack of motivation

13.

What is not a factor which impact popularity of sports in the UK?

a)

Participation

b)

Provision

c)

Environment and Climate

d)

Spectatorship/Media Role Models

e)

Money

14.

What does “This Girl Can” Initiative do

a)

breaks down stereotypes

b)

promoting sport for girls

c)

getting girls involved in sport/increasing participation of girls.

d)

only gives girls chances to do sport with other girls

15.

What sport leads on the “Chance to Shine” Initiative?

a)

Hockey

b)

Rugby

c)

Football

d)

Cricket

16.

Identify the Olympic value associated with watching other athletes on your rest day and applauding their performance.

a)

Citizenship

b)

Respect

c)

Excellence

d)

Inspiration

17.

Which solution is most effective to help those with work commitments access sport

a)

Better programming/timing of sessions

b)

Use of positive role models

c)

Reduce pricing

d)

Provide subsidised transport

18.

Which barrier(s) would apply to ethnic minorities? (tick all that apply)

a)

Lack of role models

b)

Lack of disposable income

c)

Religious commitments

d)

Lack of self esteem - fear of prejudice

19.

Which of these combinations are some user groups within sport?

a)

Teenagers, retired, professional athlete

b)

Children, ethnic minorities, unemployed singles

c)

Disabled, unemployed, single parents

20.

Which one of the following sports is currently the most popular within the UK?

a)

Rugby league

b)

Netball

c)

Cycling

d)

Football

21.

Which of the following barrier is most likely to affect participation of the unemployed?

a)

Lack of role models

b)

Unsuitable timing of sessions

c)

Awareness of provision

d)

High cost of equipment

22.

Which barrier is most likely to affect over 50s/retired people from taking part in football?

a)

Lack of leisure time

b)

Lack of disposable income

c)

Risk of injury

d)

Work commitments

23.

Which barrier to sport would children experience the most?

a)

Lack of leisure time

b)

Lack of disposable income

c)

Lack of child care

d)

Risk of injury

24.

What 2 solutions are examples of increasing ACCESS to sport?

a)

Suitable timings of sessions

b)

Disabled parking bays at facilities

c)

Subsidies transport

d)

Specific initiatives targeted at certain user groups

25.

Which sport has a decreasing popularity in the UK due to the ENVIRONMENT/CLIMATE?

a)

Swimming

b)

Skiing

c)

Netball

d)

Basketball

26.

Which of the following are examples of popular/trending sports

a)

Football

b)

Fishing

c)

Netball

d)

Frisbee

27.

Which of the following are examples of emerging sports?

a)

Lacrosse

b)

Basketball

c)

American football

d)

Rugby union

28.

Increasing SPECTATORSHIP has made which of these sports more popular within the UK?

a)

Handball

b)

Formula 1

c)

Rugby league

d)

Football

29.

A hoist at a local swimming pool allows which type of user group to gain ACCESS to sport?

a)

Ethnic minorities

b)

Teenagers

c)

Families with children

d)

Disabled

30.

BBC showing tennis at Wimbledon, is an example of which factor impacting the popularity of tennis?

a)

Success

b)

Media coverage

c)

Acceptability

d)

Provision

31.

The term NGB within sport stands for?

a)

Nationwide Governing Body

b)

Normal Governing Body

c)

National Government Body

d)

National Governing Body

32.

Which of these best describes the role of any NGB? A sports organisation with....

a)

The power to do whatever they want

b)

The power of regulatory and sanctioning functions

c)

The power to provide money for everyone involved in the sport

d)

The power to hire and fire all those involved in the sport

33.

The NGB for rugby is the RFU. What does RFU stand for?

a)

Rugby For Understanding

b)

Rugby Football Unite

c)

Rugby Federation Union

d)

Rugby Football Union

34.

Which one of these is the NGB for athletics for Great Britain?

a)

British Athletics

b)

UK Athletics

c)

Athletics in Britain

d)

GB Athletics

35.

British Athletics may use role models such as Mo Farah, Adam Gemili and Jessica Ennis-Hill to PROMOTE their sport. Why might they chose to do this? (tick all that apply)

a)

Increase income for those athletes

b)

Increase partipation

c)

Inspire more coaches

d)

Increase media coverage

36.

The England Cricket Board will provide SUPPORT and advice to its clubs. Which of these are examples of them doing so? (tick all that apply)

a)

Updates on the rules and disciplinary

b)

Updates on requirements of safety equipment

c)

Organising large tournaments

d)

Contact details for local clubs and cricket facilities

37.

Which of the following major sporting events take place in the UK every year?

a)

Commonwealth Games

b)

World Snooker Championships

c)

UEFA Champions League Final

d)

Wimbledon

38.

Which value is 'accepting and welcoming players from different sporting backgrounds' an example of?

a)

Tolerance and respect

b)

Fair play

c)

Excellence

d)

Team Spirit

39.

Which of the following is an example of sportsmanship?

a)

Feigning injury

b)

Calling for a bathroom break at a crucial point

c)

Congratulating your opponent if they win

d)

Time wasting

40.

Which of the following is not an Olympic and Paralympic value?

a)

Friendship

b)

Brilliance

c)

Courage

d)

Determination

41.

Which is a negative effect of media coverage on the popularity of sport?

a)

Sports available 24/7 through various media

b)

Increase earnings of elite sports performers

c)

Provide more funding for the sport

d)

Focus on elite performers as celebrities

42.

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

43.

National Governing Bodies set the rules of sports

a)

True

b)

False

44.

National Governing bodies are responsible for mass participation but not elite athletes

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Which of the following is a reason why some countries choose to host a major sporting event?

a)

Terrorism

b)

Expensive to bid

c)

Facilities may not be used after the event

d)

National Pride