School-Age Sports (U.S.)
PE in U.S. schools is:
A) Optional
B) Mandatory
B) Mandatory
Texas HS football is played mainly on:
A) Fridays
B) Sundays
A) Fridays
College sports traditions are shaped more by:
A) High school
B) Pro sports
A) High school
Who is going to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime show this year?
A)Taylor Swift
B)Bad bunny
B) Bad bunny
Texas Tech is located in:
A) Lubbock
B) Dallas
A) Lubbock
Which is extracurricular?
A) PE
B) Recess
C) School football team
D) Health
C) School football team
Explain why high school football is considered a community ritual.
A) Because it is mainly played by professional athletes
B) Because games are free and not organised by schools
C) Because families, students, alumni, and local residents regularly gather and participate in shared traditions
D) Because it is only important for winning scholarships
C) Because families, students, alumni, and local residents regularly gather and participate in shared traditions
Which university hosts Midnight Yell?
A) UT
B) Baylor
C) Texas A&M
D) Texas Tech
C) Texas A&M
Which is part of opening ceremonies?
A) Pep rally
B) Flyover
C) Tailgate
D) Pep band
B) Flyover
Which mascot rides a horse?
A) Bevo
B) Raider Red
C) Masked Rider
D) Yell Leader
C) Masked Rider
Term for school competitive teams
Intermural or interscholastic
Phrase for Texas HS football culture
Friday Night Lights
Texas Tech’s costumed mascot
Raider Red
Famous Super Bowl break
Halftime Show
UT Austin’s hand sign
Hook' Em Horns
Name one difference between PE in Texas and California
California requires 2 years of PE for graduation, while Texas requires only 1 year.
California specifies exact PE minutes, while Texas emphasises daily moderate or vigorous activity.
California PE includes changing and showering time, while Texas counts physical activity only.
Which item is linked to homecoming?
Mums
Name one college football ritual
Midnight Yell
(also acceptable: Masked Rider entrance, 12th Man tradition, fight songs)
In which time in history did the national anthem become common at games?
During and after the World Wars
Name the pre-game performance of Texas Tech
The Masked Rider riding onto the field.
Explain how cost affects access to youth sports
Cost affects access because school sports are usually affordable, while club sports are expensive, so students from wealthier families have more opportunities.
Other acceptable answers:
School teams cost less, but club sports require high fees, limiting access.
Travel, equipment, and uniforms can exclude lower-income students.
States with pay-to-play fees reduce participation.
Booster clubs help cover costs, especially in Texas.
Club sports are often only accessible to families who can afford thousands of dollars per year.
Explain one Friday-night tradition
Pep rallies, marching band performances, and community gatherings before games turn Friday nights into shared social rituals
Explain why college sports feel more authentic
College sports are closely tied to tradition, student participation, and school identity, making fans feel emotionally connected beyond commercial interests.
Explain how rituals express national identity
Rituals like the national anthem, flag displays, and flyovers connect sports to patriotism, unity, and shared national values.
Explain how traditions build university identity
Traditions such as mascots, chants, hand signs, and rituals create a shared sense of belonging among students, alumni, and fans.