Title IX Quiz

What was the main purpose of the 1972 law known as Title IX?

• To promote gender equality

• To increase funding for men's sports

• To eliminate all sports in schools

• To create more college scholarships

How many times more women participate in college sports now compared to 1971-72?

• Twice as many

• Three times as many

• More than ten times as many

• Five times as many

Who is Nia Oden?

• A soccer player

• A basketball player at the University of Illinois

• A tennis player

• A swimmer

What does Title IX require schools to do?

• Eliminate all sports programs

• Fund programs for males and females equally

• Focus only on men's sports

• Increase tuition fees

What does the term 'proportionality' mean in the context of Title IX?

• Equal funding for all sports

• Equal number of male and female coaches

• Ratio of male and female athletes matching the student body

• More sports for men than women

What is the role of a coach according to Nancy Hogshead-Makar?

• To focus only on winning

• To find and recruit athletes

• To manage team finances

• To eliminate low-performing players

What is the main goal of Title IX compliance in colleges?

• Achieving proportionality between male and female athletes

• Increasing the number of sports teams

• Reducing the number of male athletes

• Eliminating track sports

What sports are often cut to fulfill the proportionality requirement?

• Track, wrestling, and swimming

• Basketball, football, and baseball

• Soccer, tennis, and golf

• Volleyball, hockey, and lacrosse

Who is Nancy Hogshead-Makar?

• A former Olympic swimmer

• A college athletic director

• A tennis coach

• A track athlete

What is a common deception used by colleges to meet Title IX requirements?

• Padding female rosters

• Increasing male athletes

• Eliminating sports teams

• Reducing practice hours