Deck 6: Amateur Sport in the Community

Question 1

The changing nature of work was a factor in the development of

A) automobiles
B) nonprofit sport organizations
C) colleges and universities
D) public holidays

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Public and nonprofit sport organizations largely differ in

A) membership
B) structure
C) government involvement
D) complexity

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Recreational sport leagues are organized predominately by

A) volunteers
B) volunteers and paid staff
C) government employees
D) student interns

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The mission of the Y is

A) steered by for-profit activity
B) guided by the local Executive Committee only
C) focuses exclusively on kids
D) involves development of the "whole body"

Question 5

The terms Board Member and Trustee are

A) unnecessary
B) dichotomous
C) synonymous
D) superfluous

Question 6

The Jewish Community Center Association sporting festival is named the

A) Maccabi Games
B) JCC Games
C) Communities in Action
D) Kids Sport Festival

Question 7

Managers in nonprofit sport organizations are most often concerned about

A) elder abuse
B) fundraising
C) political infighting
D) legal problems

Question 8

Community sport organizations set technology use policy in order to

A) promote women's access
B) communicate broadly
C) facility fundraising
D) ensure consistent use

Question 9

"Safe Sport" is an example of

A) a proactive program organized nationally
B) a parental orientation program
C) a recreational sport program
D) a "respect" program organized locally

Question 10

When hiring youth sport coaches

A) a winning record is critical
B) plan to rotate coaches among sports
C) involve the parents
D) check references and criminal background

Question 11

Amateur sport organizations have a limited history and role to play in the sport industry

Question 12

Excessive parental involvement in amateur sport can serve to teach children the wrong lessons

Question 13

The Y operates solely in the United States

Question 14

Most recreational sport leagues officials are unconcerned about the use of social media in sport

Question 15

Amateur sport is large, complex, and prevalent in today's society

Question 16

Briefly explain the membership and programming of a small City Parks and Recreation Department

Question 17

Write a mission statement for a community sport organization

Question 18

To which category of amateur sport organization do the YWCA belong? Explain

Question 19

Why is the inactivity of youth a policy issue for community amateur sport organizations?

Question 20

List five possible solutions for curbing spectator violence at amateur athletic events