Question 1

When the football team at Northwestern University petitioned the National Labor Relations Board to form a union,which of the following was not one of their goals?

Accepted Answer

The primary goals of the Northwestern University football team's petition to form a union included improving player safety, limiting practice hours, and securing health insurance for post-eligibility injuries. The aim to be paid "fair market value" was not among their stated goals, as the focus was more on health, safety, and academic concerns rather than direct financial compensation.

Question 2

Following the sexual abuse scandal at Penn State University,the university president,athletic director,and director of campus security were all fired for

Accepted Answer

The firing of the university president, athletic director, and director of campus security indicates that they were found to have prioritized the protection of the football program over following the law and addressing the sexual abuse scandal.

Question 3

NCAA data on black female athletes in college sports indicate that

Accepted Answer

According to NCAA data, over 75% of black women athletes are in basketball or track.

Question 4

The U.S.Department of Education guidelines for providing equal sport participation opportunities for students with disabilities were needed because

Accepted Answer

The guidelines were needed because only a very small percentage of high schools have teams for students with disabilities, meaning that opportunities for these students to participate in sports were severely limited. The guidelines aimed to create more inclusive and equitable opportunities for students with disabilities.

Question 5

NCAA Division I data show that about 75-percent of black male athletes participate in

Accepted Answer

According to the NCAA Division I data, basketball and football are the two most popular sports among black male athletes, with approximately 75% of them participating in these two sports. The other sports mentioned in the options (lacrosse, track and field, and baseball) do not have as high levels of participation among black male athletes.

Question 6

An overemphasis on "sports development" in high school often leads athletes to

Accepted Answer

An overemphasis on "sports development" in high school often leads athletes to specialize in one sport in a way that restricts overall development. This can lead to burnout, overuse injuries, and a lack of exposure to other sports and activities that could provide a more well-rounded developmental experience.

Question 7

The most potentially disruptive lawsuit against the NCAA led to a 2014 ruling that the NCAA was anti-competitive and in violation of anti-trust law in the way that they compensated college athletes.In this ruling a panel of judges requested that there must be a full analysis of the NCAA's

Accepted Answer

The 2014 ruling found that the NCAA was violating antitrust laws by using the concept of amateurism to deny payments to college athletes. Therefore, analyzing the NCAA's use of the concept of amateurism was the main focus of the ruling. B, C, and D are not directly related to the antitrust lawsuit.

Question 8

A problem faced by African American athletes on college campuses is a feeling of isolation.Which of the following does NOT contribute to feelings of isolation?

Accepted Answer

Option B suggests that campus activities are focused on the interests of Latinos and Asians, which may not directly contribute to the isolation of African American athletes. However, the other options A, C, and D all contribute to the feeling of isolation by African American athletes on college campuses.

Question 9

Data on race and intercollegiate sports in Division I schools show that

Accepted Answer

The statement about universities having distorted priorities related to race and education reflects a critical perspective on how institutions may prioritize athletics over academic achievements or diversity in faculty, which is a plausible interpretation of data on race and intercollegiate sports. The other options are either too specific without data to support them (A, B) or factually incorrect (D), as black athletes typically outnumber black faculty on college campuses.

Quiz 14: Sports in High School and College: Do Competitive Sports Contribute to Education