Categories of Sports Part II Flashcards
Name the committee that runs the Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)
They plan the games and oversees issues and decisions
Describe the Special Olympics
Activities or events for athletes with intellectual disabilities
Describe the Paralympics
Olympic-style games for athletes with a range of physical and intellectual disabilities
Identify who “Babe” Didrikson Zaharias is and why she played an important role in the advancement of women’s sports
She was an Olympic gold medalist, who not only excelled at most sports but was also am impressive sports promoter
1. Signature line of golf clubs
2. Wrote books
3. Personal experiences
Identify who Billy Jean King is and why she played an important role in the advancement of women’s sports
She was a key player in the advancement of women sports
Was named “Sportswoman of the Year” in 1972
Defeated Bobby Riggs in the “Battle of the Sexes” in 1973
Explain what Title IX is
A law that bans gender discrimination in schools that receive federal funds
Making funding equal for men and women in sports
Identify some prominent/important women in sports
Minjee Lee
Jessica Pegula
Simone Biles
Coco Gauff
Venus Williams
Define what extreme sports is and to list some examples
Nontraditional, daring methods of athletic competition
Ex. Snowboarding, skateboarding, rollerblading, biking, surfing
List some popular international sports
- Soccer (The World Cup)
- Biking (The Tour de France)
- Cricket
- Rugby
Explain what challenges/opportunities international sports bring to North America
Challenges: Not as popular in Canada
Opportunity: To make them popular in North America
Describe what opportunities extreme sports bring to corporations and sports/entertainment companies
Companies see they are growing in popularity
Companies might want to get involved with sponsorships and endorsements
What year did Title IX become a law?
1972
What year was the Amateur Rule overturned in?
1986
