Question 1

The politics of sport has two main frameworks. One is the how goverments use sport to further their objectives. Choose the answer that speaks to this relationship.&#10;A) Manchester United FC allowing local schools to visit their stadium for free.&#10;B) Schools in the UK are required to provide physical activity for every student.&#10;C) Coca-Cola sponsoring the Rio Summer Olympic Games.&#10;D) David Beckham working as an ambassador for UNICEF.

Accepted Answer

Schools in the UK being required to provide physical activity for every student is an example of how governments use sport to further their objectives, in this case, promoting health and physical education among the youth.

Question 2

What social expressions are important cultural practices for most of the worlds societies?&#10;A) Dance&#10;B) Sports and physical activity&#10;C) Music&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above (dance, sports and physical activity, and music) are important cultural practices for most societies, as they provide opportunities for social interaction, physical expression, and cultural traditions. These activities often reflect the values and beliefs of a society and can promote cohesion and unity within a community.

Question 3

Gramsci's theory of hegemony helps us to see what social phenomenon?&#10;A) The domination of certain cultural practices over others, thus a marginalisation of certain historical traditions.&#10;B) The need to look at the world from a local perspective so that we focus on individuals rather than groups or communities.&#10;C) It helps us to understand that we all need to be similar because we all have a lot in common.&#10;D) Cultural practices are not representative of power relations. The dominant cultural practices become the most popular because people enjoy them.

Accepted Answer

Gramsci's theory of hegemony helps us to see the domination of certain cultural practices over others, which leads to a marginalisation of certain historical traditions. This is because those in power are able to shape and control the dominant cultural narrative, and those who do not conform to it are excluded and alienated from society.

Question 4

Which athlete is famous for showing the world the falicy of white supremecy supported by the Nazi Party?&#10;A) Muhammed Ali&#10;B) John Carlos&#10;C) Jesse Owens&#10;D) Wojdan Shaherkani

Accepted Answer

Jesse Owens, an African American track and field athlete, won four gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany. This was significant because Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party had intended to use the Olympics to promote their belief in the superiority of the Aryan race, and their prejudice against non-white individuals. Owens' victories demonstrated that these beliefs were flawed and false.

Question 5

International sport is often critised. Which of the following problematic political positions might it naturally harbour?&#10;A) Nationalism&#10;B) Seperatism&#10;C) Isolationism&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

International sport can naturally harbour all of these problematic political positions. Nationalism is often displayed in sporting events where athletes are expected to represent their country and compete against others, which can create a sense of us vs. them mentality. Separatism can also be seen when certain regions or groups within a country seek to compete separately or independently in international competitions. Isolationism can manifest when a country chooses to not participate in international sporting events or boycotts events hosted by certain countries. Therefore, all of the above options are possible problematic political positions in international sports.

Deck 5: Sport, Politics and Culture