BTEC Level 3 Sport Rules & Regulations

What is the offside rule in football?

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than both the ball and the second-to-last defender when the ball is played to them.

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than the first defender when the ball is played to them.

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than the last defender when the ball is played to them.

• A player is in an offside position if they are nearer to the opponent's goal line than the ball.

How many players are there in a basketball team?

• 3

• 5

• 10

• 6

What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in a rugby match?

• 15

• 10

• 8

• 5

What is the penalty for a handball in volleyball?

• point awarded to the team committing the handball

• player is disqualified from the game

• point awarded to the opposing team

• game is restarted with a jump ball

What is the minimum age requirement to participate in Olympic boxing?

• 16

• 20

• 14

• 18

What is the duration of a standard netball match?

• 60 minutes

• 90 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 45 minutes

What is the maximum weight limit for a boxing heavyweight?

• 150 pounds

• 250 pounds

• 180 pounds

• 200 pounds

What is the minimum distance for a long jump in athletics?

• 3.5 meters

• 1.5 meters

• 2.7 meters

• 5 meters

What is the maximum number of fouls allowed in a basketball game before a player fouls out?

• 10

• 6

• 8

• 4

What is the minimum age requirement to compete in the Olympic Games?

• 16

• 18

• 20

• 14