Chapter 6/7

Question 1

Longitudinal Research

Answer 1

Repeated observations of same variables over a long time period

Question 2

Ethnography

Answer 2

Qualitative research
-Immersion into the culture that is being studied
-Data obtained by observations/interviews where
conclusions are then drawn from

Question 3

Validity

Answer 3

How well the measures used work for their specific job (instrument accuracy)

Question 4

Reliability

Answer 4

How consistent the measure is when repeated multiple times

Question 5

Youth Sport Organizations

Answer 5

-YMCA
-YWCA
-Canadian Royal Legion

Question 6

Who Offers Community Sport?

Answer 6

-Communities
-Schools
-Private local sport organizations

Question 7

Sport Participation Rate in the U.S.

Answer 7

-Fitness sports are highest
-Winter sports are lowest

Question 8

Canadian vs. U.S. Community Sports

Answer 8

-Canada sport almost fully offered through
local/regional government & organizations
-U.S. sport offered through 3 sectors:
Public, nonprofit, commercial

Question 9

Adult Community Sport

Answer 9

Offered in discrete times that accommodate adults’
jobs and responsibilities

Question 10

True or False: There is one simple way to manage youth community sport.

Answer 10

False!
Every organization’s structure and system is different so there can be challenges.

Question 11

Benefits of Sport Participation

Answer 11

-Sense of belonging
-Health benefits
-Improved quality of life