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Futurists claim that two forms of sports-technosport and ecosport-will play a prominent role in the sport of the future. Describe the main features of each.

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Technosport is a form of sports that hea...

Question 2

One of the most significant trends in North America is the changing nature of its population, and estimates for the next twenty-five years indicate that the US population will actually decline slightly.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Summarize the varieties of new opportunities and equality discussed in Chapter 15 for special groups in sport.

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In Chapter 15, the discussion revolves around the various new opportunities and equality for special groups in sports. The chapter highlights the increasing recognition and inclusion of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including women, people with disabilities, and individuals from different racial and ethnic groups. It emphasizes the importance of providing equal access to sports participation, coaching, and leadership roles for these special groups. Additionally, the chapter explores the potential for creating more inclusive and diverse sports environments through policies, programs, and initiatives that promote equality and opportunities for all. Overall, the chapter underscores the significance of embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities for special groups in sports.

Question 4

Values are socially constructed and thus always undergoing change. Describe the societal values and trends that the textbook suggests may become the most popular in the twenty-first century. Describe the arguments that have been made about trends in sport values.

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The textbook suggests that in the twenty...

Question 5

In the four-day and flextime work schemes tried so far, the workweek

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A)   has been significantly reduced.
B)   has been significantly increased.
C)   remains about the same.
D)   None of the above

Question 6

The emergence of superior athletic performance is largely due to a pool of who are knowledgeable about the newest biotechnologies.

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A)   sport scientists
B)   techno-coaches
C)   sport trainers
D)   robotic engineers A

Question 7

Recent studies have shown that the trend toward continues into the second decade of the twenty-first century.

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A)   longer working hours
B)   shorter working hours
C)   a higher percentage of unionized workers
D)   worker contentment

Question 8

Some of the trends in intramural athletic programs are to deemphasize championships, eliminate trophies, sponsor sports clubs, and include equal sport opportunities for females.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe what is meant by the information/service society. Discuss the information/service workplace and its impact on sporting activities.

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The information/service society refers t...

Question 10

Economically some transnational corporations exceed the size of many nation-states.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Under the various four-day and flextime workweek schemes tried so far, weekly work hours are reduced to between twenty-five and thirty.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

One aspect of the new open visibility of gays and lesbians as sports fans is that they are now viewed as a "niche market" by commercial interests.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One of the new aspects of the open visibility of gays and lesbians as sports fans is that they are beginning to

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A)  be viewed as a "niche market" by commercials interests.
B)   find a great deal of opposition from professional team sports leagues to the new visibility.
C)   hinder season tickets sales of professional team sports leagues.
D)   None of the above

Question 14

Fantasy sport leagues have emerged as an extremely popular form of sport, especially among young men.

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A)   technosport
B)   intellectual
C)   ecosport
D)   simulation

Question 15

The Paralympics is a sporting event for athletes with physical disabilities.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

includes a variety of what have been called "nontraditional" or "alternative"
Outdoor activities.

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A)   Technosports
B)   Violent sports
C)   Simulations
D)   Ecosports D

Question 17

Each of the currently popular sports forms will undoubtedly undergo various modifications in the next generation or two. Identify the trends for professional sports, intercollegiate sports, and secondary school sports that are described in your textbook.

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In the textbook "Sports in the 21st Cent...

Question 18

Over the next two decades there is expected to be a in both the Canadian and the US populations.

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A)   continued increase
B)   decrease in the proportion of older people
C)   decrease
D)   None of the above

Question 19

A manifestation of technosport is

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A)   scientific selection of future athletes in childhood.
B)   increased specialization in sports.
C)   domed stadiums.
D)   All of the above

Question 20

Cellular biologists believe that within ten years gene therapy will enable scientists to alter the muscle fibers of athletes to produce record performances.

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A) True 
 B)False

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One aspect of the new open visibility of gays and lesbians as sports fans is that they are now viewed as a "niche market" by commercial interests.

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Cellular biologists believe that within ten years gene therapy will enable scientists to alter the muscle fibers of athletes to produce record performances.

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