Types Of Competiton

Question 1

A ladder in one type of competition. Give one other type

Answer 1

Knockout

Question 2

State two advantages of using the ‘knock out’ format

Answer 2

It is quick to complete and can cater for a large number

Question 3

Describe one disadvantage of using the ‘knock out’ format

Answer 3

• You could only play once because it is a ‘knock out’ format so once you lose you are out
• The winner goes through to the next round and plays more than one which is unfair

Question 4

Name one major international sporting competition

Answer 4

The Olympic Games

Question 5

Describe how ‘knock-out’ competitions can be organised

Answer 5

• They might be used in final phase of World Cup seeding terms in order to spice up final rounds
• Winners progress through to next round until final

Question 6

How do different types of competition offer opportunities for participation? (4)

Answer 6

• League produce results over time
• Leagues can also offer play offs
• Knockouts allow two teams to play eachother
• Knockouts can be organised putting the best two teams against eachother