General Orientation And Protective Behavior Quiz Template - Special Olympics

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F-Name:____________________________ M.I.:______
L-Name:_____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________ City:_____________________________________________
State:______________
Zip:_____________________
Email:___________________________________________
Phone:_______________________________ Delegation:________________________ Date:_______________________
Applicants need to answer 8 out of 10 questions correctly to receive a “passing” score. If the applicant fails to do so, they will be
contacted via email or phone by the Director of Coaches Education as to the results
(this communication gives the applicant a passing
grade).
1. Special Olympics competitions are different from any other sports competitions. In which way is this apparent?
A. Athletes are separated into divisions based on their ability, gender and age
B. Only those athletes who finish first, second or third receive awards
C. Special Olympics sports do not follow recognized sports rules
2. Which of the following is criteria used to determine advancement to higher levels of Special Olympics Competitions.
i.e USA Games or World Games?
A. An athlete may not have previously competed at the level of competition for which athletes are being selected.
B. The athletes must have completed the minimum training and competition requirements.
C. There are no requirements, advancement is based simply on a random draw of all interested athletes.
3. Who of the following must complete an “A” Volunteer Form?
A. Coaches
B. Chaperones/Volunteers
C.
Unified Partners
D.
All of the answers are correct
4. A portion of the Special Olympics Volunteer Oath states: I promise to spread the word of volunteerism because, in
______, I receive so much _______ in return.
A. Giving, More
B. Volunteering, Joy
C. Being There, Praise
D. None of these are correct
5. Required within a sport season, Special Olympics athlete needs to train and compete a minimum amount of time
(wks/ hours. What is the ratio?
A. 8 weeks/ 10 hours
B. 12 weeks/ 24 hours
C. 10 weeks/ 15 hours
D. 8 weeks/ 8 hours
6. In Special Olympics, which approach to sports is highly stressed throughout the organization?
A. Recreational
B. Competition
7. To be eligible for competition in Special Olympics New Mexico an individual must be:
A. 8 years of age
B. Identified as having an intellectual disability (by an agency or professional)
C. Registered with Special Olympics New Mexico
D. All of the above
8. The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition for individuals with
Intellectual Disabilities. By doing this you are providing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage
and experience Joy.
A. True
B. False
9. Not only do our athletes participate in the sports that are offered, we also offer non-competitive programs as well.
Which of these non-competitive programs do we offer our athletes?
A. Athletes as Coaches Program
B. Athletes as Officials Program
C. Global Messenger Program
D. All of the above
10. What is Special Olympics Unified Sports ?
A. A program where a proportionate number of athletes with intellectual disabilities compete together with individuals without any
intellectual disabilities on the same team.
B. A program where athletes from multiple Special Olympics delegations compete together on the same team.
C. A program where all Special Olympics age groups come together once a year to celebrate Special Olympics by participating in the
one sport that brings the athletes together.
Please take time to mail your completed quiz to: Attn.: Jena Waddell (Director of Coaches Education)
Special Olympics New Mexico, 6600 Palomas NE Suite 207, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
Updated 1/6/2014

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