NFHS Principles of Coaching
4.19 Which of the following are good hydration options? None of the listed Caffeinated drinks that enhance performance. Water before, during, and after practice/competition Sports drink to help replenish electrolytes and glycogen Flavored drinks which will encourage students to drink.
1/2 CREDIT Water before, during, and after practice/competition Sports drink to help replenish electrolytes and glycogen
2.4 A student-athlete in SC cannot be over the age of ______ before July 1 in order to participate in interscholastic athletics. 19 21 18 17 20
19
3.8 Which of the following is recommended when setting goals? Setting too many goals at one time. Setting only outcome goals Setting only process goals Setting goals that are too general Adjusting goals so they are not unrealistic
Adjusting goals so they are not unrealistic
3.22 According to researchers, up to 50% of a message's meaning is communicated non-verbally. T/F
False
1.12 Sports became part of the nation's school fabric in order to address four concerns in society, except for.. Military Preparedness Socialization Social injustice Education Health
Social injustice
2.12 Who is responsible for the execution of the emergency action plan if a student is injured during a contest? Athletic Director Athletic Trainer Teacher/Coach Principal None of the listed
Teacher/Coach
1.19 Your behavior will have the most significant impact on your players lives. T/F
True
3.20 The teacher/coach sets the culture of their respective program(s). T/F
True
3.21 According to the NFHS Unit 3 presentation, every human being has three basic psychological needs, that when supported, result in positive consequences such as healthy and sustained motivation, well-being and performance. Which one of the following is not one of the basic psychological needs? trust relatedness autonomy competence None of the listed
trust
3.16 Which of the following best describes the communication process? Communication involves the delivery of mostly verbal messages and some non-verbal messages None of the listed Communication involves teaching others how to be attentive to a sender's message. Communication involves creating, delivering, and receiving messages effectively Communication involves listening with empathy
Communication involves creating, delivering, and receiving messages effectively
2.2 The name of the organization that oversees interscholastic athletics in South Carolina is called the South Carolina High School Athletic Association.
False
2.20 The head coach is ultimately accountable for athletics in a school. T/F
False
1.14 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of communication, social skills, and motivation? Technical Managerial Integrity Tactical Interpersonal
Interpersonal
2.9 When matching players for a drill in practice, which of the following is the least important characteristic .. ability height weight years on the team age
NOT YEARS ON THE TEAM
3.6/3.7 NFHS suggests teacher/coaches follow the SMART approach when helping set goals for their students. What does the "A" stand for in SMART? Antiquated Awesome None of the listed Additional Athletic
None of the listed
4.10 A carbohydrate/protein snack consumed within _____ after the competition or practice will allow the body to start the recovery process faster. 15 minutes 45 minutes 2 hours 1 hour None of the listed
None of the listed
4.13 Which of the following is not one of the three main classes of performance-enhancing drugs? Opiates Blood Doping Stimlulants Anabolic Steroids
Opiates
3.14 Research has shown that the optimal level of arousal for performance of a particular athletic task is dependent on which of the following variables? None of the listed Level of competition and the individual performing the task The task itself and the individual performing the task. The ability, personality, and anxiety level of the individual performing the task.
The task itself and the individual performing the task.
3.19 A good way to ensure that players do not lose concentration is to be appropriately conditioned and practice under adverse conditions. T/F
True
3.11 Which of the following is not a characteristic of a Task-involved student? None of the listed Primarily think about how to accomplish or get better at a specific skill Winning is the measure of success Are focused on what they are doing at the moment. Perform at the best of their ability Experience personal improvement
Winning is the measure of success
5.1 If a coach is ejected from a contest, the coach could be suspended from the next next contest, as well as face a _________ fine. $500 $400 None of the listed $200 $300
$300
1.22 Finish the following quote by Theodore Roosevelt, "People don't care how much you know, until they ...." ... know that you are concerned about their well being" ... know that you can win" ... know that you will push them to their limit" ...know how much you care" ... know that you are on their side"
...know how much you care"
2.1 According to NFHS, which of the following is a managerial skill that all coaches are expected to perform? Choose all that apply. Administrative Structure Programming Preparation Time management Weekly talk show appearance Legal Responsibilities Field Maintenance
.6/1 Programming Preparation Time management
2.3 In SC, how long is a student ineligible if they do not meet the transfer requirements when moving from one school to another? 1 semester Cannot participate in the current semester that they transferred. 1 year 2 months
1 year
2.16 Which of the following would be considered Stakeholders? Select all that apply. administrators faculty fellow coaches students parents
1.6/2 administrators fellow coaches students parents
4.17 Which of the following strategies can help a teacher/coach make sure students have access to healthy nutrition (select all that apply). Provide healthy snacks before and after practice. None of the listed Give students a list of high energy foods Offer healthy snack options Provide menus and other meal recommendations for students
1/2 CREDIT Give students a list of high energy foods Provide menus and other meal recommendations for students
4.5 If an athlete stops training, their strength, fitness, and body composition will return to pre-training levels within ... 1 week 5 days 3 weeks None of the listed 2 weeks
2 weeks
4.7 Pre-season training can be be guided by "periodization", which allows for a designated cycle resulting in higher performance at future dates. Ideally, the training would be dividied into mesocycles which would have three, _____-week blocks. 4 None of the listed 5 6 3
4
4.20 Water constitutes ______% to _____% of a student's body. 55 to 65 None of the listed 60 to 70 40 to 50 75 to 80
55 TO 65
4.1 How many hours of sleep per night does the National Sleep Foundation recommend? None of the listed 6-7 7-8 8-10 9-11
8-10
3.23 What type of listener is concerned about the content and intent of the message being transmitted, as well as genuinely invested in the feelings of the individual transmitting the message? None of the listed Inattentive listener Active listener Arrogant listener
Active listener
3.24 What type of listener is only interested in what they have to say, rather than what the other individual involved in the interaction is saying? Inattentive Listener Arrogant listener Active listener None of the listed
Arrogant listener
3.1 A student comes to talk with you about a disappointing performance in the last game. What strategy/strategies could you use to be an active listener who listens with empathy? Continue to work on your paperwork as the student talks. Avoid engaging in non-verbal behaviors during the conversation that would distract the student from getting across the message. Abruptly end the conversation by summarizing how you will help the student. Ask questions to probe for additional insight. None of the listed
Ask questions to probe for additional insight.
2.22 In the coaching chain of command, the Head Coach directly reports to the ... Athletic Director State Association Board of Education Principal Superintendant
Athletic Director
1.8 Which of the following is not an example of a professional development opportunity for interscholastic teacher/coaches? Completing various NFHS certifications Attending workshops and conferences from accredited organizations Joining professional organizations and coaching associations. Attending a college game Attending coaching clinics at local universities.
Attending a college game
3.10 During baseball practice, a batter is observing where he is hitting the ball, and making adjustments to his swing in order to hit the ball between first and second base. This represents what type of feedback? Augmented Intrinsic None of the listed Informational Augmented and Intrinsic
Augmented
2.5 In SC, which sports are not considered a contact sport, and as a result, 7th and 8th graders can participate at the varsity level? Choose all that apply. Football Baseball/Softball Lacrosse Wrestling Swimming Soccer Basketball
Baseball/Softball Swimming Basketball
3.18 Which of the following best describes "relatedness" in interscholastic athletics? Being connected to others on the team Experiencing opportunities to exercise and demonstrate one's ability Being the perceived source of one's own behavior. Being perceived as a leader. None of the listed
Being connected to others on the team
1.23 Which of the Expected Outcomes of Interscholastic Athletics expects a student to acquire knowledge, attitudes, experience and skills that will prepare the to be a productive member of society? Communication Citizenship Winning Life Skills Sportsmanship
Citizenship
4.14 When an injury occurs, a teacher/coach should follow the basic treatment plan called RICE. What does the "C" stand for? Compression Call 911 Immediately Caste None of the listed Cold Compress
Compression
2.10 Which of the following strategies will help a head coach work most effectively with an assistant coach? Dictate all decisions and tasks and rule with an iron fist. Manage tensions by telling the assistant coach to abide by your rules. Delegate only small tasks to the assistant and handle all the major decisions alone. Delegate responsibilities and encourage an open exchange of ideas.
Delegate responsibilities and encourage an open exchange of ideas.
3.15 Which of the following is an effective way to improve concentration in your students? None of the listed Encourage students to ignore distractions and focus on external events Develop trigger words to stay in the moment and focus Institute emotional control strategies Develop a goal setting plan
Develop trigger words to stay in the moment and focus
2.6 A coach steps out of practice to take a phone call. While the coach is on the phone, a player is injured while horse-playing. The teacher/coach could be negligent because what duty was breached? None of the listed Duty to Supervise Duty to Teach Properly Duty to Evaluate Injury Duty to Plan
Duty to Supervise
2.19 A football player begins practice without having the necessary pads in their pants as required by NFHS rules, due to the coach not having time to get the correct items before practice. The player receives a career ending injury. What negligent duty may have been breached? Duty to condition properly Duty to provide emergency care Duty to Warn Duty to provide appropriate equipment
Duty to provide appropriate equipment
3.2 How can John's teacher/coach foster task-involvement? Encourage him to focus on personal improvement Continue to encourage him to focus on outperforming his teammates None of the listed Acknowledge his level of talent and ability on a daily basis Provide tasks that are not challenging in order to develop confidence.
Encourage him to focus on personal improvement
4.8 Students can check their hydration status by: Checking to see if they gained weight following practice, if so they are dehydrated. Having their blood pressure checked by a doctor Examining their urine and if it looks like apple juice, they are dehydrated None of the listed Examining their urine, and if it looks like lemonade they are dehydrated
Examining their urine and if it looks like apple juice, they are dehydrated
1.1 The purpose of student-centered athletics is to win and lose with class. T/F
False
1.17 The influence of a teacher/coach is restricted to the athletic context. T/F
False
1.2 The most important indicator of a successful interscholastic teach/coach is wins and losses. T/F
False
1.21 You coaching philosophy does not have to be consistent with the schools mission statement since athletics are an after school activity, and not directly related to the classroom. T/F
False
1.4 The communication of your coaching philosophy will happen by chance, and it is not necessary to have a plan to implement the philosophy. T/F
False
2.11 Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship between you and your students is not integral to the interscholastic athletic experience. T/F
False
2.8 Maintaining accurate and complete financial records and operating within the school district guidelines for fundraising is not an important role for a coach. T/F
False
3.17 Fitness is the most effective punishment in interscholastic athletics. T/F
False
4.11 Both males and females gain weight throughout adolescence, but it is accompanied by an increase in height. T/F
False
2.14 Select all that apply: The American with Disabilities Act requires that public facilities and programs accommodate an individual with a defined disability unless the accommodation leads to ... Fundamental alteration of a program Limits ability of teammates to practice/play Undue administrative burden Excessive costs
Fundamental alteration of a program Undue administrative burden Excessive costs
3.26 Ty, a basketball player, focuses on doing better than all the other players on the team. He will often brag about how little effort it takes for him to pick up a skill or outperforms his peers. Which of the following best describes Ty? He is a "task-involved" student None of the listed He is an "ego involved" student
He is an "ego involved" student
1.6 The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics include: Healthy Lifestyle Communication Winning Financial Independence Promote Learning Life Skills Sportsmanship Citizenship
Healthy Lifestyle Promote Learning Life Skills Sportsmanship Citizenship
2.21 Which of the following practices should not be implemented to create a safe sport environment? Ensure that the correct amount of protective equipment is available and that the equipment fits your student-athletes. Explain the correct use and any unique features of all equipment. Take an accurate equipment inventory at the start of the season Identify equipment in need of repair and have another coach fix it
Identify equipment in need of repair and have another coach fix it
4.3 Adequate sleep can positively affect performance by ... (choose all that apply). Improving cognitive performance Reducing vulnerability to injury Reducing fatigue Promoting growth and recovery after training and competition
Improving cognitive performance Reducing vulnerability to injury Reducing fatigue Promoting growth and recovery after training and competition
3.13 Which of the following are effective strategies for communicating information non-verbally? (Select all that apply) Keep arms crossed Maintain a relaxed and confident posture Smile Use sarcasm and other belittling language. Maintain eye contact without staring Speak quickly and loudly
Maintain a relaxed and confident posture Smile Maintain eye contact without staring
1.15 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of preparation, time management, and administration of the overall program? Technical Managerial Tactical Interpersonal
Managerial
1.16 Who is the most influential individual in determining the outcomes of interscholastic sports? Athletic Administrator Parent Player Principal Coach
NOT ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR
4.22 Strength training affects ____________ involved in exercise. None of the listed joints muscles all tissues ligaments
NOT MUSCLES
2.15 Which of the following is not necessary in an emergency action plan? In the case of life threatening injuries, administer first aid to the injured athlete. None of the listed Notify parents/guardians once the athletic event is completed. Personally call or have someone call emergency medical personnel
NOT NONE OF THE LISTED
1.9 Which of the following is not an attribute that students are looking for in a teacher/coach? Personal Concern Motivation Confidence Fairness and Consistency Winning Record Competence Support Approachability
NOT PERSONAL CONCERN
3.4 Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to help reduce levels of anxiety? Help students become more outgoing because it helps them overcome anxiety Develop an ego-involving coaching environment, which defines success solely on wins. Any strategy that increases the discrepancy between the student's perceived ability and the task demands. None of the listed Provide positive feedback, when and where appropriate, and look to optimize the development of a student's ability
Provide positive feedback, when and where appropriate, and look to optimize the development of a student's ability
4.9 The principle of periodization would say: The competitive season is a time to focus on building strength Doing some new plyometrics drills the day before a big game is going to aid performance. None of the listed Make every week harder than the next in your season Rest is an important component of your training program.
Rest is an important component of your training program.
5.3 During the intermediate stage of learning, the teacher/coach can use which of the following learning tactics? None of the listed Use short and concise statements to tell the student what to look for in their technical performance. Structure practice sessions to enhance technical/tactical development and learning. Allow students to devote their entire attention to technical learning during practice sessions. Provide feedback after every success
Structure practice sessions to enhance technical/tactical development and learning.
1.13 Which of the four coaching skill sets contains the decision making that helps win games? Communication Interpersonal Technical Managerial Tactical
Tactical
1.7 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of a concrete knowledge base of the sport? Managerial Interpersonal Tactical Technical Communication
Technical
4.25 Which of the following is true about growth spurts? (select all that apply) The age of onset, duration, and intensity of growth spurts vary considerably from student to student None of the listed The peak velocity of the growth spurt starts sooner in males compared to females. Males appear to reach their mature adult heights at approximately 18 while females attain their maximum height at approximately 16. The adolescent growth spurts lasts about 4 1/2 years from the end of childhood
The age of onset, duration, and intensity of growth spurts vary considerably from student to student Males appear to reach their mature adult heights at approximately 18 while females attain their maximum height at approximately 16. The adolescent growth spurts lasts about 4 1/2 years from the end of childhood
2.18 Select the items that should be covered with stakeholders (Select all that apply). Time commitment Transportation arrangements Eligibility rules Evaluation and selection process Color scheme of new uniforms Team rules
Time commitment Transportation arrangements Eligibility rules Evaluation and selection process Team rules
2.13 Which of the following is addressed by the state association's eligibility rules and is intended to prohibit students from pursuing or being recruited by other schools solely for athletic purposes? Transfer/Residency Pre-Participation Evaluation Maximum Particiaption Restitution None of the listed
Transfer/Residency
1.3 A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through athletics. T/F
True
1.5 Research has shown that the more an individual focuses on winning, the higher the likelihood that he or she will cheat or participate in unsportsmanlike behavior. T/F
True
2.17 The more effective a coach is at communicating with parents/guardians, the better the experience for all involved. T/F
True
3.25 A teacher/coach can increase the level of student relatedness on a team by taking the time to rally get to know their students. T/F
True
3.27 A teacher/coach discusses the goals and successes achieved over the last two weeks before the next game. This is an example of using past performance to build self-confidence. T/F
True
3.3 Individuals with anxiety perceive a discrepancy between their current ability level and the demands of a specific task. T/F
True
3.5 Concentration is the ability to focus mental and physical energy on what is most important and relevant in a given situation. T/F
True
3.9 Technical feedback should only be given to all ability levels, not just the highly talented and high achieving students. T/F
True
4.12 When a student can no longer execute a movement or technique at her current level of skill, it generally means that she is fatigued. T/F
True
4.15 One possible indicator of performance-enhancing drug use is suspicious behavior by other adults who may have access or influence on a student. T/F
True
4.16 An easy way to determine sweat loss is to record the difference in body weight before and after exercise. T/F
True
4.18 Consuming small amounts of protein shortly before or after exercise will stimulate muscle repair and growth. T/F
True
4.2 The single most important performance-enhancing adjustment that a student-athlete can make is to make sure he/she gets enough sleep. T/F
True
4.21 Students lose water and electrolytes when they sweat. T/F
True
4.4 Research recommends that naps be between 30-45 minutes in order to allow the body to feel rested and refreshed daily. T/F
True
4.6 "Use it or lose it" is another way of expressing the Principle of Reversibility. T/F
True
5.2 Learning is the process of acquiring knowledge or skill through study, experience, or teaching. T/F
True
2.23 According to the SCHSL, how long will a player be declared ineligible if they are ejected twice in the same sport? Two weeks Indefinately One week None of the above One game
Two weeks
4.24 What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic replenishment of energy? None of the listed Generation of carbon dioxide Buffering of metabolic acids Use of fast twitch muscles Use of oxygen
Use of oxygen
3.12 Select all characteristics of an Ego-involved student: Experience personal improvement Perform to the best of their ability Winning is the measure of success Pre-occupied with the adequacy of their ability compared to others and the outcome of the contest Prefer when winning can be achieved with less preparation or effort compared to an opponet
Winning is the measure of success Pre-occupied with the adequacy of their ability compared to others and the outcome of the contest Prefer when winning can be achieved with less preparation or effort compared to an opponet
4.23 The principle of individualization would say:; None of the listed All students need the same amount of practice You should adapt your training session to the different needs of your students When going on a run, everyone should run at the same pace. Every student needs to complete the same workout
You should adapt your training session to the different needs of your students
1.18 The relationship between the student, parents, and coach is called the ... athletic theory athletic cinterfuge athletic triangle athletic circle athletic team
athletic triangle
1.20 Your principals, values, beliefs, and opinions about coaching is called your .... mission statement vision statement coaching paradigm coaching philosophy coaching path
coaching philosophy
2.7 Establishing communication is an important role for coaches. Communication should be established in both written and verbal form outlining how teams will be selected ... during the preseason None of the listed during the off-season during the in-season
during the off-season
1.10 Choose all answers that are incorrect. A coaches influence is... limited to practice time over when the athlete graduates limited to the athletic contest a quality that can last a lifetime
limited to practice time over when the athlete graduates limited to the athletic contest
1.11 What piece of federal legislation declared 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. Title XI ADA Title I Title X Title IV none of the above
none of the above
