AL Midterm - NFHS

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for exertional heat illness for students?

Age

Which of the following strategies will help a teacher/coach work most effectively with an assistant coach?

Delegate responsibilities and encourages an open exchange of ideas and insights

What was NOT a societal concern interscholastic athletics was expected to address?

Develop literacy to help students become effective citizens

In transporting students to contests, the head coach can sit in the front of the bus, maintaining an indirect supervisory role.

False

The best indicator of a successful interscholastic teacher/coach is wins and losses.

False

Many sport accidents occur as a result of activities taking place in unsafe or inappropriate facilities. What can be done to reduce these injuries?

Inspect the facility regularly and keep in safe condition.

A teacher/coach is clapping and gives the following feedback after a drill, "Good effort on that last drill. You are really keeping the intensity high." What statement best describes the use of this feedback statement.

It is an appropriate use of feedback for reinforcement because it uses verbal compliments to reward desirable behaviors.

What is an easy way to encourage students to stay hydrated?

Let them know hydration improves performance.

Why is heat acclimatization important?

Many students spend their summers out of the heat., Students who are used to the heat are less likely to have heat illness.

What is the first thing you should do as a coach when one of your students has sustained a bump or blow to the head or body and isn't acting right?

Remove the student from play and look for signs and symptoms of a concussion.

Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that a student may describe?

The student states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused and complain of a headache.

Arranging escorts for the officials to and from the field, locker rooms, and their vehicles is the responsibility of the home teacher/coach during the in-season?

True

Fitness should never be used as punishment in interscholastic athletics.

True

Which of the following are managerial skills necessary for being a successful coach? (Select all that apply)

preparation, legal responsibilities, time management

It is normal for a student-athlete's heart to beat quickly during and after strenuous exercise.

true

During tennis practice, a student is observing where the shots are going and making adjustments to the serve. This represents what type of feedback?

Augmented

Which of the following best describes "relatedness" in interscholastic athletics?

Being connected to others on the team

___ specifies which people in a sport organization are required to report suspected child abuse.

All of the above

Which of the following best describes the communication process?

Communication involves creating, delivering, and receiving messages effectively.

Which area addressed by state association's eligibility rules is put in place to inhibit students from seeking out or being recruited by other schools solely for athletic purposes?

Transfer/Residency

How can a concussion be identified?

Watching for different types of signs or symptoms after a student gets a hit to the head or body.

In general, how long should the return to play process take for an student to complete?

a week or more

If your student-athlete collapses and is non-responsive, you should do the following:

all of the above

Sudden Cardiac Arrest happens when:

all of the above

Which of the following is an example of physical misconduct?

all of the above

Complete as many administrative tasks as possible

during the off season

Sexual misconduct only includes contact behaviors, such as unwanted touching.

False

Which of the following practices should NOT be implemented to create a safe sport environment?

Identify equipment in need of repair and have you or another coach fix it

Why should you have an Emergency Action Plan?

Seconds can mean the difference between life and death from exertional heat stroke., EAPs let everyone on your staff know and practice what to do in case of an emergency.

Who is responsible for the execution of the emergency action plan if a student is injured during a contest?

Teacher / Coach

Which of the following would indicate a medical emergency that requires activating EMS/calling 9-1-1?

The student lost consciousness, is vomiting persistently and seems to become increasingly more confused and restless.

A teacher/coach discusses the goals and successes achieved over the last two weeks just before the next big game. This is an attempt to build self-confidence by using which source of self-confidence?

past performance

In what century did organized athletics become a part of our nation's schools?

1800's

Teacher/coaches must be professional in the way they teach and behave with their students, parents, colleagues and administrators. Which of the following are examples of acting professionally? (Select all that apply).

A) Being punctual and well-groomed, C) Working hard, E) Maintaining appropriate relationships with students, parents and coaching colleagues

A developmentally appropriate experience is one that is consistent with a student's (Select all that apply):

Ability, maturity

A student comes to talk with you about a disappointing performance in the last game. What strategy could you use to be an active listener who listens with empathy?

Ask questions to probe for additional insight or simply encourage your student to keep talking

Which of the following actions is expected under anti-harassment laws?

Avoid even the appearance of impropriety with regard to your interaction with students by being careful what you say and avoid any physical contact that may be construed as inappropriate touching

Which of the following does NOT represent a developmentally appropriate experience?

Consider students at the interscholastic level just as smaller versions of college and professional athletes.

Which of the following is an effective way to improve concentration in your students?

Develop trigger words to stay in the moment and focus.

What's most reliable indicator you should use when determining if you should modify activity for heat?

Wet bulb temperature taken at your field

Interscholastic athletics becomes part of the educational process when:

Learning objectives are clearly stated and integrated into the experience, B) Learning is purposefully planned, C) Personal responsibility and accountability is stressed, D) Teachable moments are used to promote the development of each student

Which of the following are effective strategies for communicating information non-verbally? (Select all that apply).

Maintain eye contact without staring, Smile, Maintain a posture of relaxed confidence

All individuals involved in interscholastic athletics are ultimately responsible to?

board of education

Establish and communicate in written and verbal form a clear and transparent evaluation and selection process of students to make the program:

during the preseason

A student-athlete who collapses and starts shaking is definitely having a seizure and should be left alone.

false

During or after exercise, it is normal for a student-athlete to comment that his/her heart feels like it is "beating out of their chest"

false

The American with Disabilities Act requires that public facilities and programs accommodate an individual with a defined disability unless the accommodation leads to: (Select all that apply)

fundamental alteration of a program, undue administrative burden, excessive cost

A distance runner sets a goal of reducing her 5000-meter time by two seconds from her previous time by the end of the month. Which type of goal does this represent?

Performance

Breakdowns in concentration often take place when a student is? (select all that apply).

Physically fatigued, Paying attention to something that is irrelevant, Unable to identify what is most important in a situation

The primary purpose of interscholastic athletics is to:

Promote learning in all areas of development

The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics are:

Promotion of learning, citizenship, sportsmanship, healthy lifestyle and life skills

How can a coach foster task involvement?

Provide challenging drills that help him improve his skills., Encourage him to focus on personal improvement.

Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to help reduce levels of anxiety?

Provide positive feedback, when and where appropriate, and look to optimize the development of a student's ability.

What is the appropriate procedure for using an ice water bath with a student who is having a serious heat reaction?

Remove the student's equipment and shirt, and then submerge all but the head in the ice water bath.

Creating and ensuring a safe, non-threatening and respectful environment that provides each student opportunities to develop skills and learn personal responsibility is the No. 1 responsibility for an interscholastic teacher/coach who has adopted a student-centered coaching philosophy.

True

Each team should have a designated medical kit available at all practices and contests; and establish a set of procedures in the event emergency care is needed.

True

Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship between you and your students is integral to the interscholastic athletic experience.

True

If we are to ensure that all students are included and fully engaged in athletics, the teacher/coach needs to work hard to establish an environment that promotes task involvement.

True

Interscholastic athletics become part of the educational process when the program is designed to enhance academic achievement and other important outcomes such as the promotion of good citizenship and healthy lifestyles.

True

It is the responsibility of the head coach to adhere to the facility schedule and not overlap into the time of other teams by being well prepared for every practice.

True

The teacher/coach must maintain accurate and complete financial records and operate within established school district guidelines in terms of fund raising.

True

What is the leading cause of preventable death in high school athletics?

Exertional heat stroke

How much fluid should a student drink for every pound lost during exercise?

16-20 oz

Which of the following is a SMART goal?

I would like to jump 6 ft. 1 in. in the high jump by the end of the season.

Which of the following exemplifies a teacher/coach acting as a positive role model?

After a loss, the teacher/coach goes over to the coach of the opposing team and shakes his/her hand and congratulates the team on a job well done.

What is the least important characteristic for a teacher/coach to consider when matching students?

Age

Which area addressed by state association's eligibility rules is put in place to encourage participation for the sake of sport, competition, learning, and physical activity as opposed to any extrinsic or monetary reward?

Amateur / Awards

If a student returns to sports while still recovering from a concussion, it may:

Both A and B

The student shall be removed from play and the student's parents should be alerted about a possible concussion immediately following the game or practice - before allowing the child to go home. What other elements make up "HEADS UP" Action Plan?

Both A and B

A teacher/coach walks out of practice to handle a scheduling issue for the upcoming game. While away, a player is injured due to horseplay. The teacher/coach could be negligent because what duty was breached?

Duty to Supervise

The successful teacher/coach can structure interscholastic athletics to achieve which of the following outcomes?

Enhance students' self esteem

Which item should be discussed during a preseason meeting with students?

Evaluation and selection process, B) Expectations and time commitment, C) Team rules

Which of the following is NOT an early sign of heat illness?

Excessive sweating

Technical feedback should only be given to your highly talented and high achieving students.

False

The athletic director is ultimately accountable for athletics in a school.

False

The head coach is completely in charge of game scheduling during the off-season.

False

You should only report abuse if you are absolutely sure the abuse occurred.

False

Which is an example of a teachable moment?

Following a loss, a teacher/coach explains the importance of losing with dignity and encourages the students to face their adversity.

Jeremy, a soccer player, focuses on doing better than others and brags about how little he has to work to outperform others. Which of the following best describes Jeremy?

He is an "ego-involved" student

"Ugh! You are still not bending your elbow during the catch-pull phase of your stroke. Think this time!" This is not an effective use of the feedback sandwich for the underwater pull of the freestyle (front crawl). Which of the following statements would better represent correct usage of the feedback sandwich?

I like your recovery and finish of your stroke - good work. Next time, let's add the slight elbow bend in the catch-pull phase of your stroke. This is going to improve the efficiency and power of your stroke. Let's give it another try

Which of the following statements best represent how to develop a coaching philosophy?

Identify your defining values, explore how your values are consistent with the mission and purpose of interscholastic athletics and the athletics mission in your school, and explore the role of winning.

When can concussions occur?

In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity.

Your emergency action plan should include which of the following steps? (Select all that apply)

In the case of life threatening injuries, administer first aid to the injured athlete., B) Personally call or have someone call emergency medical personnel., C) Notify parents/guardians promptly when emergency care is needed.

Title IX legislation passed in 1972 stated in part that "no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance." This had a tremendous impact on:

Increasing participation for girls in interscholastic sports in America schools

Why is building up to full uniform/padding a good idea in preventing heat illness during practices?

Students need to get acclimatized to heat and exercise intensity before wearing heavy gear.

The leading medical cause of death for student-athletes is:

Sudden cardiac arrest

How can a teacher/coach increase the level of student relatedness on the team?

Take the time to get to know your students

How can you help prevent concussions?

Talking to students about ways to lower the chance for hits to the head.

What is not a defense against negligence litigation for a teacher/coach?

The student did not complete the teacher/coach's conditioning program and was therefore not capable of meeting the physical challenges of the sport.

Research has shown that the optimal level of arousal for the performance of a particular athletic task is dependent on which of the following variables?

The task itself and the individual performing the task.

Part of developing a student-centered philosophy involves adopting a code of ethics. Which of the following statements represent a student-centered philosophy and is part of the NFHS Code of Ethics?

The teacher/coach shall be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.

A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through athletics.

True

What role does winning play in a student-centered coaching philosophy?

Winning is a by-product to the main goal of developing young people