Wesley Taff HLHP 3280

1. Wesley TaffHLHP 3280 Water Polo Cognitive Assessment Results

2. Exam Results Grading Scale: A (90-100%) B (80-89%) C (70-79%) D (60-69%) F (0-59%) Distribution: A = 4 B = 2 C = 0 D = 1 F = 3

3. Water Polo Test • Multiple Choice: Identify the best answer and put the letter of your answer in the blank __1. While the game is being played, players must enter and exit the playing field: A. Anywhere on the side B. In front of their own team’s bench C. In front of the other team’s bench D. On the opposite side of where the ball is at the time __2. After committing a major foul, a player must sit out for: A. 10 seconds B. 20 seconds C. 30 seconds D. 60 seconds __3. If the ball is deflected out of bounds by the defense, the offense is awarded the ball: A. At the center of the playing area B. In a corner of the playing area C. At the 2 meter line D. At the 5 meter line E. Two of the above

4. __4. How many players from one team are in the playing area at one time? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7 __5. A goal is determined by if the ball: A. Hits the net before it hits the water B. Hits the water before it hits the net C. Completely crosses the goal line D. Hits the post and completely crosses the goal line __6. _____________ is credited for inventing the rules of the game A. William Wilson B. William Clinton C. Wesley Taff E. Theodore Madison __7. If the score is tied at the end of regulation: A. The game is officially over with no declared winner B. The game goes into sudden death, where the first team that scores wins C. 5 penalty shots are taken from each team, and the team that scores the most wins D. Paper, rock, scissors is played to determine the winner

5. True or False: Read every statement and choose whether it is true and false. Write a capital “T” in the blank if it’s true or write a capital “F” if it’s false. F 8. There are four, 10 minute periods in a full game of water polo. F 9. If a penalty is committed inside of the 5 meter line, the offense must pass before shooting. T 10. An offensive player is not allowed to push a defender away. F 11. Water polo was one of the first sports introduced in the 1918 Olympics. T 12. Defense is allowed to play man-to-man or zone. T 13. If a player commits 3 major fouls in a game, that player must sit out the rest of the game. F 14. Goalies do not have to wear a cap. • Fill in the blank: Fill in the blank with the best answer. 15. The ________ Water Polo League was the first league to approve the rules of the game. LONDON 16. A team cannot hold the ball for more than _________ before taking a shot on goal. 30 SECONDS 17. If a minor foul is committed outside of the _________ line, the player must pass before taking a shot on goal. 5 METER 18. The 7 positions of offense include one center, two ________, two drivers, and a point man. WINGS 19. Water polo was first called “_______ _______” when it was played in rivers and lakes. WATER RUGBY 20. Women’s water polo became an Olympic sport in the year _________. 2000 21. The _________ is the only player allowed to touch the ball with 2 hands at once. GOALIE

6. Identify the lines or areas of the playing area. 22. ____________ CENTER LINE 23. ____________ 5 METER LINE 24._____________ 2 METER LINE 25._____________ GOAL

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