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WorksheetsPE 3.4 Evolution of Sports
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In which country did the Olympics originate?
China
Egypt
Greece
United States
What has affected almost every aspect of modern sports?
technology
injuries
politics
weather
What is technology?
the ability to perform a task in a short period of time using little to no energy
the ability to perform a task using a full range of motion in a short period of time
the production of new machines as a result of processes using science and knowledge
the interaction among people, companies, and governments of different nations
In professional football, some players have microphones in their helmets that allow them to communicate with coaches on the sideline. What does this indicate?
how technology has improved sports
a commitment to fair play among athletes
how players rely on coaches during games
the importance of leadership in sports
What is globalization?
an organization of people competing against each other in physical activities
learning about beliefs and characteristics of a particular social, ethnic, or age group
the interaction and integration among the people, companies, and governments of different nations
the strategy of positioning yourself to be successful against teams from other countries
In which ancient civilization did the sport of cuju originate?
Egypt
Greece
Persia
China
Which is the best example of the commercialization of modern sports?
school team plays a rival school at baseball.
local soccer club makes it to the regional finals.
Millions of spectators watch the NFL Super Bowl.
Former tennis champions play in a charity game
Some athletes now wear special shoes with spikes to get a better grip. What does this indicate?
how technology has improved athletic gear and clothing
how globalization has bridged the gap between teams
how teams can work together to attain a certain goal
how some players gain an unfair advantage
Select the correct answer. A quarterback takes a hard hit and is carried off the field on a stretcher. Why might he have a better chance of recovery than quarterbacks of previous generations?
Rules that promote fair play now force players to tackle softer than before.
The doctor will have more advanced medical equipment than before.
Teams don't play as often, so he will get a longer recovery period.
Players often fake injuries to influence the referees
What country hosted the memorable 2008 Summer Olympics?
Greece
England
China
United States
