Question 1

Universiade is the term used to describe the&#10;A) North American University Games&#10;B) FISU Games&#10;C) FINA Games&#10;D) World University Debating Games

Accepted Answer

Universiade is a term used for the multi-sport event organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). It involves athletes from universities all over the world competing in various sporting events. The North American University Games, FINA Games, and World University Debating Games are all separate events and not referred to as Universiade.

Question 2

Government involvement in sport policy differs depending on a nation's&#10;A) feeder system to professional sport&#10;B) governing political party&#10;C) social, cultural, and political perspectives&#10;D) history of winning

Accepted Answer

Government involvement in sport policy is influenced by a nation's social, cultural, and political perspectives. Different nations have different cultural priorities in terms of sport, and government involvement in sport policy reflects these priorities. For example, some nations may prioritize the development of grassroots sports programs for the general population, while others may prioritize elite-level funding and support. Additionally, political perspectives can influence government involvement in sports policy, with some political parties emphasizing sports as an economic tool or promoting nationalism through sports achievements. A nation's history of winning may affect sports policy to some extent, but it is not the primary driver of government involvement in sports policy. The feeder system to professional sports may also affect sports policy, but this is generally considered more of a factor within the sports industry itself, rather than a driver of government involvement in sports policy.

Question 3

National Sport Governing Bodies&#10;A) exist for only the most popular of sports&#10;B) have diverse and often large numbers of members&#10;C) play a role in governmental affairs by lobbying for amateur sport funding&#10;D) seem to be rather unstable organizations

Accepted Answer

National Sport Governing Bodies typically have diverse and large memberships as they oversee the development and regulation of their respective sports at various levels.

Question 4

The Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act has&#10;A) weakened sport for women&#10;B) focused sport on winning international medals&#10;C) been amended so many times it is paradoxical&#10;D) included provisions for athletes with disabilities

Accepted Answer

The Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act includes provisions for athletes with disabilities, such as the Paralympic Games. Therefore, option D is the best choice. Option A is incorrect as the Act actually promoted gender equity in sports. Option B is partially correct as the Act does focus on winning international medals, but this is not the only aim. Option C is not entirely accurate, as while the Act has been amended several times, it is not paradoxical.

Question 5

Major games in amateur athletics are organized by a&#10;A) GOC&#10;B) OGOC&#10;C) NOC&#10;D) OCMG

Accepted Answer

Major games in amateur athletics are organized by the GOC (Games Organizing Committee).

Question 6

The highest priority topic for policy makers of games organizers is&#10;A) social media&#10;B) facility maintenance&#10;C) sponsorship&#10;D) safety and security of participants and spectators

Accepted Answer

The safety and security of participants and spectators should always be the highest priority for policy makers and games organizers to ensure a positive and secure experience for everyone involved. While social media, facility maintenance, and sponsorship are important factors to consider, they do not surpass the critical need for safety and security in sporting events.

Question 7

Which organization has ultimate responsibility for setting anti-doping policy enacted by organizers of major games?&#10;A) WADA&#10;B) CCES&#10;C) USDA&#10;D) FIFA

Accepted Answer

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is a global organization responsible for the development and enforcement of anti-doping policies and regulations for athletes and sports organizations worldwide. This includes setting standards for testing, promoting research, educating athletes and coaches, and sanctioning those who violate anti-doping rules. WADA works closely with organizers of major games, such as the Olympics and World Cup, to ensure that anti-doping policies are followed and enforced.

Question 8

The Commonwealth Games involve countries based on&#10;A) geography&#10;B) economy&#10;C) history&#10;D) culture

Accepted Answer

The Commonwealth Games involve countries based on history, specifically their historical ties to the British Empire.

Question 9

Funding for major games comes largely from&#10;A) government grants and advertising&#10;B) membership fees&#10;C) sponsorship, fundraising, and ticket sales&#10;D) a wide variety of sources, including those mentioned in &#34;a&#34; through &#34;c&#34; above

Accepted Answer

Funding for major games comes from a wide variety of sources, including government grants, advertising, membership fees, sponsorship, fundraising, and ticket sales. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Question 10

Typically, voting on policy for changing the operation of major games&#10;A) involves all athletes and coaches&#10;B) occurs at the bi-annual meeting or session&#10;C) involves coercion and multiple vote counts&#10;D) is restricted to the executive committee

Accepted Answer

Policy changes for major games are typically voted on during the bi-annual meeting or session. This is where representatives from various countries and organizations come together to discuss and vote on policies that affect the operation of major games. Athletes and coaches are not typically involved in these policy votes, as they are focused on training and competition. Coercion and multiple vote counts would go against the principles of fair and democratic voting, and it is unlikely that policy changes would be restricted only to the executive committee.

Question 11

The Hope Games are an important amateur sporting event held every two years

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Question 12

All major games athletes are &#34;amateur&#34; athletes

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Question 13

The Deaflympics and Special Olympics are hosted together

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Question 14

A highly touted outcome of hosting a major games is referred to as economic impact

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Question 15

The World University Games include compulsory and optional sports

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Question 16

Define the mission of the committee organizing the Special Olympics World Games. How does a mission statement get formed, and what constitutes an effective mission statement?

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Question 17

Who bids to host major games? Are they the same group who organizes the game in the event of a successful bid? Explain.

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Question 18

What role (if any) would a national sport governing body (say USA Baseball) play in the hosting of a major games (say the Pan American Games) awarded to their own country (the US)?

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Question 19

Contrast the involvement of American and Canadian governments in amateur sport

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Question 20

Name and explain three policy areas of critical importance to the successful hosting of a major games

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Deck 9: The Major Games