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An illustrated scene depicting a diverse group of people playing a team sport, with elements of teamwork and collaboration, in a vibrant outdoor setting.

Team Sports and Performance Quiz

Test your knowledge on the impact of team sports on both personal and professional performance. This quiz covers various aspects of how team sports contribute to skills development, emotional well-being, and workplace dynamics.

Multiple choice questions
Focus on research findings
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1. Match the idea with the correct Reading Portfolio source: Workplace team sports have a positive effect on the entire company, increasing work performance.

A. Brinkley et al. (2017)

B. Sander (2016)

C. Williams (2017)

D. Maslen (2015)

2. Match the idea with the correct Reading Portfolio source: Participating in team sports at school increases academic performance.

3. Match the idea with the correct Reading Portfolio source: Without cooperation between top and average players, sports teams will not reach peak performance.

Brinkley et al. (2017)

Sander (2016)

Williams (2017)

Maslen (2015)

4. Match the idea with the correct Reading Portfolio source: Peak professional performance comes from a balance of group and individual work.

A. Brinkley et al. (2017)

B. Sander (2016)

C. Williams (2017)

D. Maslen (2015)

5. 'Soft skills' are:

A. A relationship between two or more things

B. brain-based skills used when learning

C. Personal traits that enable effective interpersonal relationships

6. What is the main argument/thesis of Maslen (2015)?

A. Sports provide athletes with valuable skills unrelated to physical activity

B. Sports provide athletes with opportunities on the field, pitch, and court

7. What type of paragraph is this? Team sports can also help with emotional development. Research published by the Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute states that exercise can lead to a unique state of short-term relaxation. That relaxation can promote increased concentration, better memory, enhanced creativity, more effective problem solving, and an improved mood — all benefits that will extend into the classroom (Maslen, 2015).

A. explanation

B. argument

C. definition

D. compare/contrast

8. What information goes into the 'supporting statements' section of a SUMMARY paragraph?

A. description, explanation and examples from the original source

B. Reasons for position, facts, and examples

C. Steps of a process

D. Arguments and counter-arguments relating to a particular viewpoint

What are the elements of an introduction?

A. Background, topic sentence, preview

B. Background, thesis statement, preview,

C. Background, thesis statement, concluding sentence

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