Question 1

Communities are important because they can be a source of&#8230;.?&#10;A) &#8230;values and identity.&#10;B) &#8230;important places for independence and of safety for some groups.&#10;C) &#8230;self-actualization because they can descentralize power and use it for themselves.&#10;D) &#8230;all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Communities can be a source of values and identity for individuals, provide important places for independence and safety for certain groups, and potentially allow for self-actualization by decentralizing power and using it for themselves. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Question 2

Which one is an important articulation of liberal individualism?&#10;A) People should be seen as indivudals, separate from one another.&#10;B) Every person should vote and take part in local democratic processes.&#10;C) The free market should determine our societies organisation.&#10;D) A belief in 'big government' and the bureucratic system.

Accepted Answer

The articulation of liberal individualism emphasizes the importance of individual rights and freedoms. This means that people should be seen as individuals, separate from each other, with the right to pursue their own goals and interests without interference from others or the government. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choices B, C, and D do not align with the core principles of liberal individualism.

Question 3

Which definition explains and speaks most clearly to access to sports and recreation in relation to the public realm?&#10;A) Community managed facilities that are free and easy to access.&#10;B) Sports clubs should operate in the private realm but be avaiable to the public.&#10;C) Schools should provide sport facilities to the local communities.&#10;D) Individuals should seek out their own sports and recreation facilities.

Accepted Answer

This option clearly states that sports and recreation facilities should be "free and easy to access" for the public, indicating that they should be located within the public realm and not restricted to private spaces or only available through schools.

Question 4

Protecting and empowering social and cultural diversity through sport must be seen as a crucial part of any progressive approach towards sport in the world.

Accepted Answer

Protecting and empowering social and cultural diversity through sport is important because it promotes inclusivity and helps create a more equitable society. This approach recognizes and celebrates the different backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of individuals and promotes mutual respect and understanding. It also enables individuals from diverse communities to participate in and benefit from sports, which can have wide-ranging positive effects on physical and mental health, social cohesion, and personal development. Therefore, protecting and empowering social and cultural diversity through sport is a crucial part of any progressive approach towards sport in the world.

Question 5

Which sport does not directly emanate from indingenous history?&#10;A) Lacrosse&#10;B) Shinty&#10;C) Basketball&#10;D) Hurling

Accepted Answer

Lacrosse, shinty, and hurling all have roots in indigenous history, specifically in Native American, Scottish, and Irish cultures, respectively. Basketball, on the other hand, was invented by Canadian physical education instructor James Naismith in 1891.

Deck 8: Sport and Community