Deck 3: International Sport Development Laura Misener, Kylie Wasser

Question 1

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) reports to the United Nations (UN)

Answer 1

False

Question 2

What is it meant by the concept of the 'glocal?' Discuss.

Answer 2

No Answer

Question 3

SFD initiatives aim to fulfil non-sport-related social objectives, most commonly pursuing:

A) Agitos Foundation Goals
B) IOC's International Relations Committee (IRC) Agenda
C) UN Millennium Development Goals
D) International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Olympic Solidarity Commission

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a classification of SFD organisations and policies?

A) governmental organisations
B) community sport organisations
C) private sector institutions and private donors
D) campaign groups and social movements

Question 5

What two factors are said to be moderators of globalisation?

A) time and scope
B) space and intensity
C) scope and intensity
D) time and space

Question 6

Globalisation can be characterised by:

A) shrinking of time and space
B) increasing communication and transportation technology
C) the intertwining of individuals' beliefs, knowledge and actions
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

Question 7

Top-down approaches in SFD are characterised by local culture, community involvement, and are usually more successful in implementation.

Question 8

Transnational organisations are gaining increased control and influence over international policies.

Question 9

Sport Plus refers to the concept of using sport's popularity as a type of 'fly paper' to attract individuals to sport for development projects, such as programmes of education and training.

Question 10

How has the concept of globalisation positively/negatively impacted your understanding of sport, sport development or sport for development? Explain.