Question 1

Which of the following is the national governing body for high school sport?&#10;A) National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations&#10;B) National Federation of State High School Associations&#10;C) National Federation of High School Sports&#10;D) National Association of State High School Associations

Accepted Answer

The National Federation of State High School Athletic Associations (NFHS) is the national governing body for high school sport in the United States.

Question 2

The power in high school sport lies on the __________ level.&#10;A) National&#10;B) State&#10;C) Federal&#10;D) Local

Accepted Answer

The power in high school sports primarily lies at the state level, as state athletic associations govern the rules, regulations, and organization of high school sports within their respective states.

Question 3

The NFHS is what type of organization?&#10;A) Enforcement&#10;B) Regulatory&#10;C) Service&#10;D) Reference

Accepted Answer

The NFHS is a service organization. It provides educational resources, guidelines, and support for high school sports and activities programs across the United States. While it does establish rules and regulations for high school sports, its primary focus is on providing services and resources to help schools and athletic programs operate smoothly and effectively.

Question 4

Who are the members of the NFHS?&#10;A) Coaches and Athletic Directors&#10;B) State/provincial high school associations&#10;C) Principals&#10;D) School Superintendents

Accepted Answer

The NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) is made up of state and provincial associations that govern high school sports and activities. While coaches, athletic directors, principals, and school superintendents may be involved in high school sports, they are not members of the NFHS themselves.

Question 5

What sports have been the focus of risk minimization in high school sport?&#10;A) Lacrosse&#10;B) Football&#10;C) Cheerleading&#10;D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All three sports, lacrosse, football, and cheerleading, have been the focus of risk minimization in high school sports due to increased awareness of the potential for injuries, such as concussions and other traumatic brain injuries, and the need for proper safety equipment and training.

Question 6

Which of the following refers to the new legal guidance for scholastic athletics with disabilities?&#10;A) Title IX&#10;B) Athletes with Disabilities Act&#10;C) Student Athlete Access Policy&#10;D) Dear Colleague Letter

Accepted Answer

The Dear Colleague Letter provided new legal guidance for scholastic athletics with disabilities. Title IX addresses gender equity in education, the Athletes with Disabilities Act does not exist as a federal law, and the Student Athlete Access Policy is not a commonly known legal guidance document.

Question 7

What is the title of the highest-ranking paid staff member of a state high school association?&#10;A) The Commissioner or the Executive Director&#10;B) The President or the Executive Director&#10;C) The State Athletic Director or the State Chair&#10;D) None of the above

Accepted Answer

The title of the highest-ranking paid staff member of a state high school association is typically either the Commissioner or the Executive Director. Option B (President) is not typically a paid position in a state high school association, and option C (State Athletic Director or State Chair) may refer to positions that are not necessarily the highest-ranking paid staff member. Option D is not a valid answer as the question specifically asks for the title of the highest-ranking paid staff member.

Question 8

Which of the following policy areas in high school sport receives the most attention?&#10;A) Gender equity&#10;B) Facility safety&#10;C) Home schoolers&#10;D) Eligibility

Accepted Answer

Eligibility is the policy area that receives the most attention in high school sports, as it directly impacts which students are allowed to participate in competitions. Gender equity, facility safety, and home schoolers are also important policy areas, but they do not receive as much attention as eligibility.

Question 9

What concept should always be present in any high school sport organization's mission statement??&#10;A) Funding&#10;B) Education&#10;C) Equitable hiring of coaches&#10;D) Preparing athletes for college competition

Accepted Answer

Education should always be present in any high school sport organization's mission statement as the primary goal for student-athletes is to achieve academic success, while participating in sports as a secondary objective. While the other concepts may be important, they are not essential and may vary based on the organization's focus and priorities.

Question 10

Who initiated high school sport in the early days?&#10;A) Physical educators&#10;B) Athletic Directors&#10;C) Students&#10;D) Principals

Accepted Answer

High school sports were initially organized and initiated by students themselves before being formally adopted by schools and educational institutions.

Question 11

The Federal Home School Act allows home-schooled students to participate in high school sport

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Question 12

High school athletic directors make up the membership of the NFHS

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Question 13

Title IX applies to intercollegiate athletics and not high school sports

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Question 14

Participation in high school sport is a privilege, not a right

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Question 15

Transfer rules have the goal of keeping students from moving from school to school for nonfamily reasons.

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Question 16

Name and explain three values of high school sport

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Question 17

What are three major functions of state high school associations?

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Question 18

How does the NFHS compare to the NCAA? How are they similar or different?

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Question 19

Name three methods put forward in the Dear Colleague Letter to increase participation by students with disabilities

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Question 20

Name and explain three facets of eligibility about which high school associations must set policy

Accepted Answer

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Deck 5: Scholastic Sport