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Fitness Industry
Sports Ethics
Obesity, Injury, Illness/Health
History of Sport
Physical Literacy
100
Name 3 brands within the fitness industry.
Nike, Under Armour, Lulu Lemon, Adidas, Reebok, etc.
100
Name two types of prejudice/discrimination in sport.
Gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion.
100
What are lifestyle diseases?
Diseases most often caused by unhealthy lifestyles, can usually be prevented with proper nutrition and activity.
100
What is the difference between amateur and professional athletes?
Amateur athletes are not paid to participate in their sport.
100
What does it mean to be physically literate?
Having the knowledge and understanding, and basic movement skills that are necessary to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
200
Which groups of people are most susceptible to false advertising within the fitness industry?
Seniors, children, teens, obese or overweight individuals.
200
Name 1 person who has been stripped of their medal or title after being found guilty of steroid/PED use.
Lance Armstrong, Ben Johnson, Jim Thorpe, Marion Jones, etc.
200
What is the concussion recovery guideline called, and how long does each stage last?
Return to Play protocol, each stage lasts 1 day if no symptoms reoccur.
200
What is the meaning of the Latin phrase, "mens sana in corpore sano"?
"A healthy mind in a healthy body."
200
Name one societal benefit of physical literacy?
Reduced spending on health care, increased life expectancy, improved academic performance, more confident members of society.
300
What are some products sold within the fitness industry?
Sports drinks, athletic wear, running/workout shoes, water/sports drink bottles, exercise equipment, supplements, etc.
300
What are 2 behaviours that could be considered either unsportsmanlike or unethical in sport?
Steroid usage, poor attitude after losing/after a call by a referee, unsafe or illegal hits, cheating in a game, bribery, biased judges, etc.
300
Name 3 obesity-related illnesses.
Heart Attack, Coronary Artery Disease, Heart Disease, Stroke
300
Where were the first modern Olympics held?
Athens, Greece.
300
Name 2 barriers to physical activity.
Environmental (eg. elevators and escalators, built environments), Socioeconomic (can't afford sports programs or gym membership), Cultural (language barriers), Personal (lack of time, low energy), Psychological (fear of injury or embarrassment).
400
Name 3 local gyms/fitness clubs.
GoodLife, Fuzion, YMCA, LA Fitness, World Gym, Legendary Fitness, Anytime Fitness
400
What is Title IX?
A law that prohibits gender discrimination in federally funded activities and sports.
400
Which disease is caused by vitamin d and calcium deficiency resulting from poor nutrition?
Osteoporosis
400
During the industrial revolution, why were rules and time limits set on many popular sports?
To accommodate the middle-class working hours.
400
What are 3 organizations that work to promote and improve physical literacy in Canada?
Canadian Sport for Life, Ontario Physical and Health Education Association, Physical and Health Education Canada, ParticipACTION, etc.
500
What is the average annual revenue of the private fitness club industry?
Approximately $2 billion.
500
What is blood doping, and what is its purpose?
Blood doping is the usage of drugs to increase the levels of red blood cells in the body. This is done to improve the VO2 max (aka cardiovascular abilities) of an athlete.
500
What is the difference between quadriplegia and paraplegia?
Quadriplegia is when all 4 limbs are paralyzed, and paraplegia is when only the lower 2 limbs are paralyzed.
500
What were the beliefs of Ancient Greece in regards to sports and athleticism?
Only for men, that the gods bestowed athletic abilities on people, that being physically active had both physical AND mental benefits, created Olympic Truce/Olympics, etc.
500
What are all of the stages of the LTAD (Long Term Athlete Development) model?
1: Active Start 2: FUNdamentals 3: Learn to Train 4: Train to Train 5: Train to Compete 6: Train to Win 7: Active for Life