Question 1

What is the role of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)?&#10;A) If a sports person breaks civil laws the CAS will represent them in court.&#10;B) It helps decide over the grey areas in sport that civil law cannot quite deliver upon. i.e. violence in hockey, player ownership.&#10;C) CAS makes sure that sports people do not break the rules when they are participating in professional sports.&#10;D) It is a philisophical organisation that discusses whether or not sport violence should be accepted or banned from todays society.

Accepted Answer

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is an independent institution that arbitrates disputes related to sport. Its role is to help decide over the grey areas in sport that civil law cannot quite deliver upon, such as cases of violence in hockey or player ownership. Option A is incorrect because the CAS is not involved in civil law cases. Option C is partially correct in that the CAS does ensure compliance with the rules of specific sports, but it is not their sole role. Option D is incorrect as the CAS is not a philosophical organization and their mandate is not to discuss whether sport violence should be accepted or banned from society.

Question 2

International sporting bodies have been set up to organise and help administer international sports event and programmes. Due to their size and their power these organisations are often uncontrolled and it is difficult to hold them to account. Which sporting institution has not been involved in a corruption scandal in the last three years?

A) The International Olympic Committee.
B) Nike and their athletes.
C) FIFA
D) All of the above

D

Accepted Answer

All the options listed have been involved in corruption scandals in the past, but the question specifies the last three years. Without current, specific allegations or evidence against these organizations within that timeframe, it's not accurate to claim any have been involved in new corruption scandals. This is a nuanced interpretation based on the question's specific timeframe.

Question 3

Which model connected to Sport in Focus 7.6 fits the following description: the governance of international sporting bodies will always reflect the interests of the dominant governing bodies of sport.&#10;A) Fundamentalist&#10;B) Constructivist&#10;C) Institutonalist&#10;D) Realist

Accepted Answer

This statement reflects a realist perspective, as it suggests that international sports governance is shaped by power dynamics and the interests of dominant actors. Realism emphasizes the role of power and the pursuit of self-interest in shaping international relations.

Question 4

How much did Lebron James sign to Nike for when he was 18 years old?&#10;A) $1million&#10;B) $10million&#10;C) $90million&#10;D) $150million

Accepted Answer

Lebron James signed a seven-year, $90 million deal with Nike when he was just 18 years old. This was before he had even played a single NBA game. This was a groundbreaking deal at the time and set James up as one of the most marketable athletes of his generation.

Question 5

Which challenge should not be the focus of global sports initiatives?&#10;A) Monitoring of child labour violations in sport and in the production of sport merchandising.&#10;B) Use sport as vehicle to debate global politics.&#10;C) Ensure that the most amount of people watch sports events so that sponsors pay more money to advertise during TV broadcast.&#10;D) Advocate for a distinct social agend. i.e. environmentally friendly sports events.

Accepted Answer

Ensuring that the most amount of people watch sports events so that sponsors pay more money to advertise during TV broadcast should not be the focus of global sports initiatives as this is primarily driven by commercial interests rather than societal or ethical concerns.

Deck 7: Sport, Law and Governance