Question 1

The pursuit of robust systems helps to increase the capability of individuals and organizations to thrive despite stressors, shocks, volatility, noise, mistakes, faults, attacks, or failures.

Accepted Answer

The pursuit of robust systems helps to increase the ability of individuals and organizations to endure and adapt to stressors, shocks, volatility, noise, mistakes, faults, attacks, or failures, thereby increasing their capability to thrive.

Question 2

This chapter outlines that sport aims to improve one's physical fitness and well-being to obtain the best results in competition at all levels.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Sustainable development is defined as compromising the needs of the present to focus on the future.

Accepted Answer

Sustainable development is defined as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Question 4

The two stages of sport and sustainable development (S&SD) are: (a) sustainable development of sport (SDoS) and (b) sport for sustainable development (S4SD).

Accepted Answer

The statement is true. The two stages of sport and sustainable development are sustainable development of sport (SDoS) and sport for sustainable development (S4SD).

Question 5

Sustainable development of sport (SDoS) refers to the promotion of responsible and sustainable practices by those within sport regarding the management of:
A) sport products
B) sport services
C) sport consumer behaviors
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

Sustainable development of sport (SDoS) includes all the options listed - management of sport products, sport services, and sport consumer behaviors - in a responsible and sustainable manner. It aims to ensure that the long-term impacts of sport on the environment, society, and the economy are positive, while also promoting social and environmental responsibility in sport.

Question 6

Sport for sustainable development (S4SD) is the contribution of sport as a platform for developing, promoting, and advancing sustainable development outcomes to:
A) basketball teams
B) football players
C) our global societies viability by encouraging sustainability
D) sport agents

Accepted Answer

Sport for sustainable development (S4SD) is aimed at contributing to the sustainability of global societies by utilizing sport as a platform to develop, promote, and advance sustainable development outcomes. The focus is on advancing social, economic, and environmental sustainability through sport-based interventions, such as improving access to sport and physical activity, promoting health, and empowering communities. It is not limited to specific sports, teams, or agents, but rather encompasses all aspects of sport and its potential to drive sustainable development.

Question 7

What is the definition of sport and sustainable development (S&SD) as presented in Chapter 1?

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Question 8

Two concepts are discussed in Chapter 1 applicable to sport and sustainable development (S&SD) - name the two concepts.

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Question 9

Outline the vision expressed by the authors of Chapter 1 regarding sport and sustainable development (S&SD).

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Question 10

Define sustainability as presented in Chapter 1.

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Quiz 1: Introduction to Sport and Sustainable Development SSD