KNES 350 Final Exam questions with correct answers
Kids who play sports are more likely to engage in what kind of
behavior? Correct Answer-perform well in school
have higher grades on national tests
graduate from high school
go to college
become and remain employed
become directors and managers
become business and political leaders
Kids who play sports are less likely to get involved in what types of
behavior? Correct Answer-contravene the law or go to prison
join a gang
abuse alcohol or drugs
abuse sex or become pregnant
skip class
Finish this sentence; 70% of kids drop out of youth sports by the age of
13 due to not having fun! Correct Answer--parents and coaches fault
-remember these numbers
What percentage of corporate executives played youth sports
,What number of kids play youth sports on an annual basis Correct
Answer-73%
35 Million
What are the odds of Making it in Pro Sports? Correct Answer-Football:
1 in 6,000
Baseball: 1 in 4,000
Basketball: 1 in 10,000
Soccer: 1 in 90- soccer has the best chance to make it to pros
What is the importance of perceived competence in youth athletes? How
can coaches and parents impact an athlete's perceived competence?
Correct Answer-Children with low perceptions of their athletic abilities
drop out or do not participate in sport, whereas children with high
perceptions of their competence participate and persist. similar with self
efficacy
the way parents and coaches treat, support, train the kids affects their
perceived self competence positively supporting what they do by giving
them attention and playing time
What types of behaviors did the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission
say children witnessed in their youth sports activities Correct Answer-
45.3% have been called names, yelled at, or insulted while participating
21% have been pressured to play with an injury → forced to play or
does not want to disappoint
,17.5% have been hit, kicked, or slapped while participating
8.2% have been pressured to harm others
3.4% have been pressured into sex or sexual touching
more people coming out now, so this stat might not be accurate
In Jupiter, FL, what were the parents required to do for their children to
participate in youth sports Correct Answer-take a class and pass a test so
that their kids could be allowed to play youth sports, to teach them the
proper ways to behave with your child who is involved in youth sports
Explain the difference between the Youth Sport Model and the Pro Sport
Model. Correct Answer-youth sport model
educational environment
primary goal is to create an opportunity to learn life lessons through
sport participation- leadership, comradery, organization
Pro sport model
commercial and entertainment enterprise
primary goal is financial success impacted by winning
What are the myths that are associated with the professionalized
approach to athletic talent development in youth sports Correct Answer-
youth sport is becoming professionalized in the sense that shift is
occurring from a focus on physical, social, and psychological
development to more extrinsic goals like winning, rankings, fame, and
earning college athletic sponsorships
, not focusing on development, learning, social etc
myth 1: athletic talent can be accurately predicted at a young age
myth 2: more is always better!
myth 3: stages of talent development can be skipped→ he is too good for
class
myth 4: intense training will lead to a college scholarship
myth 5: early single- sport specialization is essential
myth 6: one cannot have fun if he or she is going to be an elite athlete
myth 7: talented children need different entry programs and coaching
approaches than their less talented counterparts
What percentage of professional athletes were multi-sport athletes?
What advantage would being a multi-sport athletes have in terms of
physical and mental benefits? Correct Answer-65% of professional
athletes, early specialization, year round intense training, and private
coaching can lead to many problems. Gives them training in additional
areas that can help them mentally prepare for whatever sport they decide
to specialize in
Smith, Smoll and Curtis (1979) Correct Answer-learning a positive
approach to coaching results in lower player dropout rates (5%)
compared with 26% for untrained coaches.
According to Dr. Brody and supported by NAYS "National Standards
for Youth Sports" document, coaches require training in what three
areas? Correct Answer-communication with parents. Two-way
communication fosters a constructive and enjoyable experience for all
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