AFL
How many players from one team are allowed on the field at one time in AFL?
18.
What is sports gambling?
Betting money on the outcome of sporting events.
What is a role model?
Someone whose behaviour or achievements influence others.
What are the Enhanced Games?
A proposed sporting competition where performance-enhancing drugs would be allowed.
What does recovery mean in sport?
Activities that help the body and mind recover after training or competition.
What does AFL stand for?
Australian Football League.
Name one way gambling advertisements target young people.
Using athletes, humour, social media, bonus offers, live sports advertising.
Name one positive quality an athlete role model should display.
Leadership, respect, teamwork, resilience, honesty, discipline.
What is one argument supporters use in favour of the Enhanced Games?
Athlete freedom, entertainment, scientific advancement, transparency.
Name one recovery strategy AFL players use.
Sleep, stretching, hydration, nutrition, ice baths, massage.
Name two important fitness components for AFL players.
Any two of endurance, speed, agility, strength, power, coordination or flexibility.
Why can gambling become harmful for athletes or young people?
Financial stress, addiction, mental health impacts, relationship issues, loss of focus.
Why do professional athletes influence young people?
Media exposure, popularity, social media, success, visibility.
What is one concern critics have about the Enhanced Games?
Health risks, fairness, pressure on athletes, ethics.
Why is nutrition important for athletes?
Energy, recovery, performance, injury prevention.
Why is communication important in AFL?
It helps teams organise, defend, attack and make better decisions under pressure.
What responsibilities do sporting organisations have regarding gambling advertising?
Protect young audiences, promote ethical behaviour, educate athletes, reduce harm.
Can athletes still be considered role models if they make mistakes? Explain.
Accept justified answers discussing accountability, learning from mistakes, influence, behaviour.
How could the Enhanced Games impact young athletes?
Increased pressure, changing perceptions of success, risky behaviours, unrealistic expectations.
What are some signs of overtraining?
Fatigue, poor performance, soreness, stress, low motivation, injury.
Explain one strategy teams use to move the ball effectively from defence to attack.
Possible answers include overlap running, switching play, corridor use, fast transition, handball chains, leading patterns.
Debate question: Should gambling companies sponsor professional sporting teams?
Accept reasonable arguments either for or against if justified with evidence/examples.
Describe an athlete who has positively impacted society and explain how.
Accept a wide range of examples with explanation.
Should performance-enhancing drugs ever be allowed in professional sport? Explain your opinion.
Accept justified arguments with evidence and reasoning.
Explain how mental skills can improve AFL performance.
Confidence, focus, resilience, decision-making, emotional control.