Unit I: Management of Sporting Events
Q1. Explain the functions of sports events management.
Answer:
Sports event management has five main functions:
1. Planning: Decide what event to organize, when, where, and how.
2. Organising: Arrange resources like venue, equipment, and volunteers.
3. Staffing: Appoint referees, coaches, and helpers.
4. Directing: Give instructions and supervise activities.
5. Controlling: Check everything is done properly and solve problems.
Q2. Describe the various committees and their responsibilities before, during, and after a
sports event.
Answer:
● Before event: Plan the event, arrange venue, invite teams, prepare fixtures.
● During event: Conduct matches, manage participants, scorekeeping, ensure rules are
followed.
● After event: Announce results, distribute awards, clean venue, collect feedback.
Q3. Differentiate between Knock-Out, League, and Combination tournaments. Give
examples.
Answer:
Type Meaning Example
Knock-Out Loser is out, winner moves to Tennis tournament
next round
League Every team plays with all Football league
teams
Combination Mix of knock-out & league School sports tournaments
Q4. Explain the meaning, objectives, and significance of Intramural and Extramural
sports.
Answer:
● Intramural: Sports within the school/college.
● Extramural: Sports between schools/colleges.
Objectives: Participation, teamwork, fitness.
Significance: Encourages health, social interaction, and sports spirit.
Q5. Write a short note on community sports programs such as Sports Day, Health Run,
Run for Fun, and Run for Unity.
Answer:
● Community sports programs encourage fitness and participation.
● Examples: Sports Day, Health Run, Run for Fun, Run for Unity.
● Benefits: Improve health, develop social skills, and create awareness about community
causes.
Unit II: Children and Women in Sports
Q6. Explain the exercise guidelines of WHO for different age groups.
Answer:
● Children (5–17 yrs): 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity daily.
● Adults (18–64 yrs): 150 minutes of moderate or 75 minutes of vigorous activity weekly.
● Older adults (65+ yrs): Include balance and strength exercises to prevent falls.
Q7. Write about common postural deformities in children such as Knock Knee, Bow
Legs, Flat Foot, Round Shoulders, Lordosis, Kyphosis, and Scoliosis and their corrective
measures.
Answer:
Deformity Corrective Exercise
Knock Knee Leg strengthening exercises
Bow Legs Squats, yoga stretches
Flat Foot Arch exercises, standing on toes
Round Shoulders Shoulder stretches, Bhujangasana
Lordosis Tadasana, Cat-Cow stretch
Kyphosis Chest opening stretches
Scoliosis Side stretches, yoga twists
Q8. Discuss the physical, psychological, and social benefits of women participation in
sports.
Answer:
● Physical: Strong muscles, healthy heart, better fitness.
● Psychological: Confidence, stress relief, mental stability.
● Social: Leadership, teamwork, social interaction.
Q9. Explain special considerations for women athletes with respect to menarche and
menstrual dysfunction.
Answer:
● Menarche (first menstruation): Monitor health, adjust training.
● Menstrual dysfunction: Avoid heavy training during irregular periods to prevent fatigue
and injury.
Q10. Describe the Female Athlete Triad (Osteoporosis, Amenorrhea, Eating Disorders)
and its impact on health.
Answer:
1. Osteoporosis: Weak bones due to low calcium.
2. Amenorrhea: Missed or irregular periods.
3. Eating Disorders: Poor nutrition affecting performance.
Impact: Causes fatigue, poor performance, and long-term health problems.
Unit III: Yoga as Preventive Measure for
Lifestyle Disease
Q11. Explain any five yoga asanas for obesity with their procedure, benefits, and
contraindications.
Answer:
1. Tadasana (Mountain Pose): Stand and stretch up → improves posture, burns fat.
2. Katichakrasana (Waist Twist Pose): Twist waist → reduces belly fat.
3. Pavanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose): Lie, lift legs → improves digestion.
4. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose): Strengthens back & abdomen → burns calories.
5. Ushtrasana (Camel Pose): Opens chest → improves metabolism.
Contraindications: Avoid in back pain, heart issues, pregnancy.
Q12. Explain any five yoga asanas/pranayamas for diabetes with their procedure,
benefits, and contraindications.
Answer:
1. Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): Strengthens pancreas → controls blood sugar.
2. Dhanurasana (Bow Pose): Stimulates insulin production.
3. Paschimottasana (Seated Forward Bend): Improves digestion.
4. Kapalbhati (Pranayama): Improves metabolism.
5. Ushtrasana (Camel Pose): Reduces stress, helps control sugar.
Contraindications: Avoid if heart or back problems.
Q13. Explain yoga as a preventive measure for asthma and hypertension with suitable
examples of asanas and pranayamas.
Answer:
● Asthma: Tadasana, Bhujangasana, Ushtrasana, Gomukhasana, Anuloma-Viloma →
improves breathing, strengthens lungs.
● Hypertension: Tadasana, Ardha Halasana, Shavasana, Nadi-Shodhana, Sheetali →
reduces stress, controls blood pressure.
Q14. Describe yoga as a preventive measure for back pain and arthritis mentioning
suitable asanas and pranayamas.
Answer:
● Asanas: Tadasana, Ushtrasana, Bhujangasana, Gomukhasana, Bhadrasana,
Makarasana.
● Pranayama: Nadi-Shodhana.
Benefits: Strengthens back, improves flexibility, reduces joint stiffness.
Unit IV: Physical Education and Sports for
CWSN (Children with Special Needs /
Divyang)
Q15. Explain the role of Special Olympics, Paralympics, and Deaflympics in promoting
sports for children with special needs.
Answer:
● Special Olympics: For children with intellectual disabilities.
● Paralympics: For children with physical disabilities.
● Deaflympics: For children with hearing impairment.
Purpose: Promote sports participation, confidence, and inclusion.
Q16. Discuss the concept of classification and divisioning in sports for children with
special needs.
Answer:
● Classification: Group athletes by type of disability (physical, visual, intellectual).
● Divisioning: Divide by performance level (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Purpose: Ensures fair and equal competition.
Q17. Explain the concept of inclusion in sports, its need, and implementation.
Answer:
● Inclusion: Everyone participates together, regardless of disability.
● Need: Equality, social integration, confidence, teamwork.
● Implementation: Adapt equipment, train coaches, make mixed teams, provide
accessible facilities.
Q18. Write the advantages of physical activities for children with special needs.
Answer:
● Improves strength, flexibility, and coordination.
● Boosts confidence and mental health.
● Encourages social interaction and inclusion.
Q19. Explain the strategies to make physical activities accessible for children with
special needs.
Answer:
1. Adapt equipment (light balls, ramps).
2. Modify rules (extra time, smaller fields).
3. Individualized programs based on ability.
4. Encourage inclusive environment and peer support.
Unit V: Sports and Nutrition
Q20. Explain the importance of diet in sports before, during, and after competition, with
reference to balanced diet, macro and micro nutrients, and nutritive components.
Answer:
● Pre-competition: Easily digestible carbs, avoid heavy meals (e.g., oats, fruits).
● During competition: Hydrate, maintain energy (fruits, energy drinks).
● Post-competition: Proteins + carbs for recovery (milk, eggs, sandwich).
● Balanced diet: Includes carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water →
improves performance, endurance, and recovery.