Sport Training - General Orientation Quiz

1. Who is eligible to participate in Special Olympics Iowa? (Section 2 - Athlete Information)*

Anyone who wants to participate in Olympic type events
Someone who has a physical disability
Anyone who has an intellectual disability and is under age 18
Someone who is at least 8 years of age and has a doctor signature of having an intellectual disability

2. Which one of the following IS NOT an aspect that differentiates Special Olympic Iowa from other sports organizations? (Section 7 - Competitions, Games & Tournaments)*

A variety of sports opportunities are provided for all ability levels
Ability groupings are created through divisioning to provide equitable competition for all athletes
Awards are provided to all participants who compete
Not everyone who competes will receive an award
To advance to higher levels of competition, criteria is based on place of finish within each division and random draw
There is no charge to athletes or their family members for athletes to train and compete

3. What program does Special Olympics Iowa offer to athletes with the most severe levels of disability? (Section 6 - Special Programs)*

Motor Activities Training Program
Healthy Athletes
Summer Games
Young Athlete Program

4. Does Special Olympics Iowa stress the recreational or competition approach to sports? (Section 1 - Introduction to Special Olympics)*

Recreational
Competition

5. Which of the following are unique characteristics of people with intellectual disabilties that affect how they learn sports and require coaches to modify their instruction? (Select all that apply.) (Section 2 - Athlete Information)*

Learn at a slower rate
Will give up before they give an honest effort, therefore they will learn
Often need skills broken down into smaller tasks and need concepts made very concrete

6. Any delegation that raises funds in the name of Special Olympics is to open a centralized account with the state office. (Section 5 - Fundraising, Policies & Procedures)*

True
False

7. Combination of gender and/or consecutive age groups may occur when very low participation number exist in order to provide quality, competitive competition. (Section 7 - Competition, Games & Tournament & Section 8 - Sport Specific Information)*

True
False

8. What is the minimum amount of time (weeks/hours) required within a sport season that Special Olympics Iowa athletes need to train and compete? (Section 4 - Coach Information)*

10 weeks/20 hours
8 weeks/10 hours
12 weeks/30 hours
52 weeks/100+ hours

9. In order for an athlete to participate in Special Olympics, the following must be completed (select all that apply) (Section 2 - Athlete Information)*

Participant Release Form
Athlete Medical Form - Healthy History
Athlete Information Form
Athletes Medical Form - Physical Exam

10. What method is used to choose athletes and teams to compete in higher levels of Special Olympics competition (USA Games or World Games)? (Section 7 - Competitions, Games & Tournaments)*

Everyone gets to advance, no matter what
It is a process of elimination based on who has been to past competitions
A random draw, or lottery process is used to ensure fairness
It is only based on who is able to show up the day of the competition

11. What is the main component of Special Olympics Iowa Unified Sports? (Section 6 - Special Programs)*

Only Special Olympic Iowa athletes can compete
Only non-disabled athletes can compete
Only athletes with both intellectual and physical disabilities can compete
Athletes with and without intellectual disabilities of similar age and ability compete together on teams

12. Class A application and the Protective Behavior Training must be completed by ALL classification below EXCEPT (Section 3 - Volunteer Information)*

Coaches, chaperones, unified partners, family members, and volunteers who have regular, close physical contact with athletes
Volunteers who are in a position of authority of supervision or trust with athletes
Volunteers who are considered “Day of Event” volunteers
Volunteers who handle substantial amounts of cash or other assets of SOIA

Sport Training – General Orientation Quiz

General Orientation Quiz

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