Paralympics Survey


Results as of Sept. 14, 2001


1. How would you describe your knowledge of the Paralympics?
a-Very Knowledgeable
b-Some Knowledge
c-A Little Knowledge
d-No Knowledge
e-Other than listed

a. 1
b. 7
c.10
d. 6
e. 0

2. Would you say you were interested in the Paralympics?
a-Very interested
b-Some interest
c-Little interest
d-No interest
e-Other than listed

a. 3
b. 9
c. 9
d. 4
e. 0

3- When the Paralympics are on..will you try to watch them
or find out about results in other forms of the Media..?
a-Watch all events
b-Watch some events
c-Not watch any events
d-Wait for results on TV
e-Use web source for results
f-Other than listed

a. 1
b. 9
c. 8
d. 5
e. 1
f. 1


4-Do you think the Paralympics represent the ideal of
sportsmanship, in a better fashion than the "Olympics "?
a-Better
b-About the same
c-Not better
d-No opinion
e-Other than listed

a. 8
b. 9
c. 3
d. 4
e. 1


5- Do you understand the way the Paralympics are run in the way
of categorizing the disability.?
a-Completely understand
b-Some understanding
c-Not sure what categories are
d-Didn't know there was a difference
e-Other than listed

a. 2
b. 11
c. 5
d. 7
e. 0


6-Do you think the Paralympics receives a fair share of media
coverage..?
a-Too much coverage
b-Should receive more
c-Enough coverage
d-Too little coverage
e-Never watched
f-Other than listed

a. 0
b. 8
c. 4
d. 9
e. 4
f. 0


7- Would you prefer to search the web, read the newspaper,
watch TV, receive e-mail updates, or have a variety of
information on the subject of disability and sport in one
location.?
a-Search the web
b-Read the newspaper
c-Watch TV
d-Variety of information one location
e-E-mail
f-Other than listed

a. 4
b. 3
c. 4
d. 8
e. 2
f. 3

8-Additional comments

Great poll....i love it..:)
Sean

I think the paralympics are great but unfortunately it will not get the attention it receives just because of national interest. There are a lot of sports that are underexposed, but as the media become more expansive and web broadcasting becomes more commonplace, i think there isnt any reason why it shouldnt be broadcasted.
Brian

Do they have non-wheelchair competitors? I wondered because I have a disability but I'm not in a wheelchair.
Scott

I like your web site, and the personal stories of real people's achievements. It seems to put faces to the sports. Keep up the good work.
Sue

Anyone who has ever hugged a Special Olympics kid as they cross the finish line could tell you one thing: Their Heart...and their Drive... ...aren't handicapped at all. :-) Jeff

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