Sports Survey - Classroom Exercise

Sports Survey

Adapted from the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Campaign for Alcohol-free Sports TV [http://cspinet.org/booze/CAFST/CSPIsurvey.htm]. Used with Permission.

Answer the following questions:

Do you consider yourself a sports fan?
Yes No Don't know

Do you ever watch sports on television?
Yes No

Do you think participating in sports is an important part of youth development?
Yes No Don't know

Do you think participating in sports helps build good character in kids?
Yes No Don't know

Kids who don’t participate in sports can still learn important values by watching or attending sports events.
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know

Do your parents ever watch sports on TV with you?
Yes No

If so, how often?
All the time Often Sometimes Not often Never

Can you name three types of products featured in commercials aired during televised sports events?

Have you ever seen an ad for beer during televised sports events?
Yes No Don't know

Which beer brand do you most see advertised on sports TV?

Beer ads aired on sports TV reach a significant number of teenagers.
Strongly agree Somewhat agree Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Don't know

Beer companies that advertise during televised sporting events know their ads appeal to persons under the legal drinking age.
Agree Disagree

Do you think brewers intentionally target people under 21 with their ads during sports programming?
Yes No Don't know

In your opinion, does beer advertising during televised sporting events encourage underage persons to drink?
Yes No Don't know

In your opinion, does beer advertising during televised sporting events encourage viewers to drink more than they normally would?
Yes No Don't know

Do you think beer advertising or sponsorship should be allowed for college and university sporting events?
Yes No Don't know