Question

Volleyball is easy to learn and fun to play in a physical education class. With just one net and one ball, an entire class can participate. The object of the game is to get the ball over the net and onto the ground on the other side. At the same time, all players should be in the ready position to keep the ball from hitting the ground on their own side. After the ball has been served, the opposing team may have three hits to get the ball over the net to the other side. Only the serving team may score. If the receiving team wins the volley, the referee calls, "side out" and the receiving team wins the serve. Players should rotate positions so that everyone gets a chance to serve. A game is played to 15 points, but the winning team must win by two points. That means if the score is 14 to 15, the play continues until one team wins by two. A volleyball match consists of three games. The winner of the match is the team that wins two of the three games.

How many people can participate in a volleyball game?
a. 14
b. 15
c. half of a class
d. an entire class

Answer 1

The correct answer is option d. In a traditional volleyball game, with strict adherence to professional rules, 12 players participate. However, in a physical education classroom setting, games can be adapted to include an entire class by modifying the rules to promote inclusion and activity.

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of people who can participate in a volleyball game is 12, with six players on each side of the net. However, in a physical education class setting, where participation and involvement are the main goals, the game can be adapted to include an entire class by rotating players in and out of the game, changing team sizes, or setting up multiple games if equipment and space permit.

The essence of the game in an educational setting shifts from strict adherence to professional rules to emphasizing inclusion, fun, and physical activity.