Participating in Sports Answers

All of the following are true about your opponents EXCEPT:A.Opponents in any game are not enemies.B.Opponents in sports are temporary challengers.C.Opponents who hold grudges make better competitors.D.Opponents who keep grudges are engaged in an unhealthy behavior.

Faking and exaggerating injuries are a natural part of sports.

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of an athlete during a competition?A.giving his or her best effortB.cooperating with teammatesC.providing leadership to the teamD.making up the rules for the game

Which of the following statements about losing gracefully is TRUE?A.It is acceptable to blame the loss on the referees.B.It is acceptable to taunt the losing team.C.It is acceptable to win at any cost. D.none of the above

Which attribute is NOT an element of giving one's best effort?A.setting aside personal issues while competingB.always putting forth a maximum effortC.letting the other team score easilyD.being mentally focused during the game

Which of the following statements is NOT true about good sportsmanship?A.A good sport wins with class.B.A good sport is a team player. C.A good sport plays recklessly.D.A good sport respects officials.

Which is NOT an aspect of being a team player? A.criticizing your teammates B.sharing the ball C.supporting teammate effortsD.encouraging growth

Which of the following is a component of staying positive while competing?A.criticizing yourself for not playing wellB.complimenting others on good playsC.confronting officials angrilyD.refusing to cooperate with teammates

A person who yells at an official who made a bad call is just displaying a competitive spirit.

The NCAA Sportsmanship Award honors students who demonstrate the ideals of sportsmanship, including __________.A.fairnessB.honestyC.respectD.all of the above