A person who yells at an official who made a bad call is just displaying a competitive spirit.
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
In big-time college sports, adminstrators and coaches have often cheated to promote a successful program.
Faking and exaggerating injuries are a natural part of sports.
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 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
According to the lesson, which statement about competitions is NOT true?A.Most sports are competitive.B.A competition can be against yourself, nature, or other people.C.A competition involves the potential to receive a reward of recognition.D.Competitions are harmful to a person's self-esteem.
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 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
Providing harsh criticism to other players is a natural part of being a good leader.
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