Verified Answers 2024
To say that there is a symbiotic
relationship between the social institutions
of sport and the media means - Correct Answer-Sport influences the media, and the media
influences sport
According to chapter 7, the primary objective of the sports media is to - Correct Answer-Generate
financial profits
In efforts to achieve its primary objective, the
sports media performs which of the following
functions? - Correct Answer-all of the above
-provide entertainment
-promote cultural values
-convey incoration
The fact that an American college football game
might be played and televised on a Monday or
Wednesday night during the week is an example
of which of the following ways media impacts
sport? - Correct Answer-Modifications to sport
Texas A&M University's "100 year decision" to
move from the Big 12 athletic conference to the
SEC is an example of which of the following ways
media impacts sport? - Correct Answer-Financial rewards
According to chapter 7, which forms of media reap a substantial financial benefit from their
relationship with sport? - Correct Answer-Both A and C
-Newspapers
-Television
To say sport represents a mediated reality means - Correct Answer-Sports presented by the media
are symbolic constructions of reality
The media's focus on Tiger Wood's efforts to
break Jack Nicklaus' record of 18 career majors
in professional golf and neglect of sports and
athletes in the Paralympics is an example of
which prevalent ideology or theme seen in media
coverage? - Correct Answer-winning is everything
, The "Greenest Games" is a title bestowed to
which of the following Summer Olympic cities? - Correct Answer-London
Green washing occurs when - Correct Answer-sport organizations falsely claim to be
environmentally friendly
Sport organizations can completely eliminate their impact on the environment. - Correct Answer-
False
Going green is a continual process. - Correct Answer-TRUE
This aspect of the sport industry is not as regulated as the other aspects of sport. - Correct Answer-
Participatory sport
According to chapter 8 and lecture, on average an 18-hole golf course takes ____________ to build
- Correct Answer-75 to 150 acres
As it relates to sport and the environment, sustainability focuses on - Correct Answer-All of the
above
-exploitation and the overconsumption of natural resources
A utilitarian perspective (i.e., "the greatest good
for the greatest number of people") toward the
environment is associated with - Correct Answer-Conservation movement
This organization is considered one of the
earliest environmental sport organizations in the
United States - Correct Answer-Ducks Unlimited
Sport-for-development initiatives aim to use
sport as a means to make a positive difference in
society - Correct Answer-True
One of the oldest forms of sport-for-development
implementation is the Olympic Games - Correct Answer-True
How many registered sport-related organizations
that contribute to sport for development are
listed by the International Platform on Sport and
Development? - Correct Answer-341
Approximately how many impoverished children in India does Magic Bus have a positive impact on
annually? - Correct Answer-200,000
Which of the following is NOT part of the mission
of Football 4 Peace in Israel? - Correct Answer-Preparing athletes for the next level of soccer