Coaching Principles Test 2
Fat provides more energy per gram than carbohydrate. a
a. true b. false
Low- and moderate-glycemic foods such as yogurt and bananas are good pregame foods. a
a. true b. false
Most physical growth is completed between the ages of 17 and 20. b
a. true b. false
Negative discipline is effective in the short term and in the long term. b
a. true b. false
Practices should be evaluated every week to 10 days throughout the season. b
a. true b. false
Usually the tactical skills a team uses are affected by the actions of the opponents.
a. true b. false
What is the probable percentage of gays and lesbians in high school sports? c
a. 1 to 2 percent b. 2 to 4 percent c. 5 to 10 percent d. 11 to 15 percent e. 16 to 20 percent
When athletes demonstrate appropriate ethical behavior, the coach should reward the behavior even if it is not exactly what the coach would have demonstrated. a
a. true b. false
An important benefit of active listening is that it enables a coach to d
a. focus on the athletes' thought processes rather than their emotions b. discourage discussion of the athletes' problems and fears unrelated to the sport c. increase the opportunities to express sympathy d. respond more constructively to the athletes e. decrease the coach's influence by increasing the athletes' independence
What coaching approach is especially effective in teaching athletes how to respond to changing game situations? e
a. focusing on technical skills, not on tactical skills b. frequent questioning of athletes while they're playing c. observing other athletes make decisions d. controlling feedback e. variable practice
When a coach makes winning the primary objective even when it stifles the athletes' motivation and enjoyment, what is the coach's primary coaching style? b
a. games style b. command style c. cooperative style d. integrated style e. submissive style
Which athlete skills should be evaluated in the preseason? e
a. only offensive skills b. only defensive skills c. only advanced skills d. only specialty skills e. only essential skills the athletes can safely perform
What test is recommended for evaluating the flexibility of the arms and shoulders? e (wrong)
a. sit-and-reach test b. bent-over row test c. triceps press-down test d. back scratch test e. seated press test
What energy fitness test is used in evaluating anaerobic capacity? c
a. skinfold test b. bioelectrical impedance test c. 30-second max test d. sit-and-reach test e. 1.5-mile run test
Self-confidence, attention, concentration, and anxiety control are examples of which skills? e
a. technical skills b. tactical skills c. character skills d. communication skills e. mental skills
If a coach needs to seek help for an athlete with a drug problem, what person or people would likely be most appropriate to contact? d
a. the athlete's boyfriend or girlfriend b. the team trainer c. the athlete's teammates d. the athlete's parents or guardians e. b and d
Who has a legal duty to reduce the risks of hazards in the physical environment of a sport? d
a. the athletes b. the parents c. the trainer d. the coach e. c and d
Typically, who enforces the consequences for violations of team rules? b
a. the athletic administrator b. the coach c. the coach and the team captains d. the team e. the coach and the team
When an athlete uses sport equipment she bought, who has the legal duty to inspect that equipment? a
a. the coach b. the athlete c. the equipment manufacturer d. the facilities manager e. a and b
What is muscular endurance? e
a. the maximum amount of force that a muscle can generate in a single effort b. the reaction and movement time required for moving from point A to point B quickly c. strength and speed combined d. moving joints through the range of motion demanded by the sport e. a muscle's ability to contract repeatedly or sustain a continuous contraction involving less than maximum for
By emphasizing direct instruction, and in comparison to the games approach, what advantage does the traditional approach to coaching provide? a (wrong)
a. the most effective learning of mental skills and tactics b. shorter practices c. less discipline in learning technical skills d. quicker development of technical skills early in the season e. creation of a strong coach-athlete bond
What best describes the purpose of using the freeze replay in the games approach? a (wrong)
a. to improve a specific technical skill through repetition b. to improve the athletes' concentration c. to explain a specific rule of the game d. to draw out the key elements of good play e. a and c
A coach provides little instruction and minimal guidance in organizing activities and resolves discipline problems only when absolutely necessary. The coach is more likely to use the submissive style of communication rather than the command style of communication. a
a. true b. false
A coach should delegate as many logistical responsibilities as practical during the preseason. a
a. true b. false
A coach's primary tasks as a logistics manager include managing assistant coaches, team managers, athletic trainers, and other staff. b
a. true b. false
A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many people happy as possible. b
a. true b. false
A healthy diet includes 10 to 15 percent fat. b
a. true b. false
A high school athlete who is beginning a resistance training program should train three or four times per week. b
a. true b. false
A very common coaching mistake is to provide inaccurate feedback and advice on how to correct errors. a
a. true b. false
A warm-up should begin with strenuous exercise, then progress to light, sport-specific activity and stretching, and then conclude with more intense work. b
a. true b. false
After a coach discusses an athlete's drug problem with the athlete, the coach must notify the appropriate law-enforcement agency. b
a. true b. false
An ethical action should be legal, honest, and moral. A
a. true b. false
Athletes should limit the amount of weight they try to lose to two or fewer pounds per week. a
a. true b. false
Athletes who play for intrinsic rewards seldom maintain the long-term motivation needed for success in sport. b
a. true b. false
Baseball players require high levels of aerobic fitness. b
a. true b. false
Boys and girls should be coached differently because of their sex. b
a. true b. false
Conflict in a relationship can lead to a positive solution to a problem. a
a. true b. false
Experienced coaches are a good source for learning which tactical skills should be taught and in what sequence. a
a. true b. false
Feeling competent is an example of an intrinsic reward. a
a. true b. false
For muscles that work in pairs, both muscles contract together or relax together to move the bone to which they are attached. b
a. true b. false
For technical skills in most high school sports, it is best to practice ONLY the whole skill and NOT its separate parts. b
a. true b. false
Generally, using scare tactics in drug education programs is ineffective with high school athletes. a
a. true b. false
Good coaches encourage athletes to stay within the athletes' comfort zones. b
a. true b. false
How a coach manages his weight has little effect on how his athletes manage theirs. b
a. true b. false
Team rules should be stated in positive terms.a
a. true b. false
The Volunteer Protection Act provides volunteer coaches immunity from lawsuits in cases of gross negligence. b
a. true b. false
The key for a coach to develop a philosophy of coaching is to learn more about himself. A
a. true b. false
The mental skills that athletes learn are affected by the mental skills that their coaches demonstrate. a
a. true b. false
When an assistant coach thinks the actions of the head coach are inconsistent with the team goals, the assistant should respectfully disagree with the head coach in private. a
a. true b. false
When athletes and coaching assistants are empowered, they are more likely to believe they are making a positive contribution to the team. a
a. true b. false
When parents ask a coach how their children are doing on the team, the coach should NOT feel threatened. a
a. true b. false
While discussing an athlete's drug problem with the athlete, the coach should deliver some "tough love" that includes blaming, judging, and even threatening the athlete with expulsion from the team. b
a. true b. false
When a coach transfers the risk created by an injury to an athlete, the coach also transfers his legal duty to help the athlete avoid the injury. b
a. true b. false
Athletes learn to fear failure in which circumstance(s)? a
a. when their performance is emphasized, not their learning and attitude b. when their goals are realistic and sometimes challenging c. when they are motivated by self-satisfaction and not by extrinsic rewards d. all of these e. a and b
Which muscle fibers have the greatest capacity to produce energy via the anaerobic energy system? c
a. slow-twitch fibers b. medium-twitch fibers c. fast glycolytic fibers d. fast oxidative glycolytic fibers e. none of these
Judges usually uphold waivers of responsibility signed by athletes and a coach; therefore, these waivers provide the coach with adequate protection from claims of negligence. b
a. true b. false
Most muscles work independently. b
a. true b. false
Success-oriented athletes think winning is a consequence of their abilities, and they think occasional failures are caused by their insufficient efforts. a
a. true b. false
A technique is practiced frequently and creates little likelihood of severe injury. What is the recommended approach for managing the risk of performing the technique? c (wrong)
a. Accept the risk. b. Transfer the risk. c. Avoid the risk. d. Reevaluate the risk. e. Ignore the risk.
What is the best way for athletes to learn the rules of their sport? e (wrong)
a. Ask officials to explain their bad calls and the specific rules they used in making the calls. b. Listen to the coach explain the rules during practice games. c. Ask their teammates to explain the rules. d. Listen to the announcers during professional sport contests on television. e. all of these
Team routines should be e (wrong)
a. as specific as possible b. determined by the coach and the team c. determined solely by the coach d. consistent and unchanging e. a and c
What should a coach do to get to know his athletes better? b
a. Reveal intimate details about his life. b. Act honestly and let the athletes know his genuine self. c. Avoid explaining how he feels about what the athletes say and do. d. Discuss irrelevant, even inappropriate situations to get the athletes' attention. e. c and d
In order for coaches and athletes to keep winning in proper perspective, what goal should they emphasize? e
a. avoiding losses to less skilled opponents b. being rewarded for winning c. learning how to win consistently d. learning how to lose without complaint e. striving to win
When a coach decides his team will run sprints as part of their training program, what training decision has the coach made? a
a. choice of exercise b. order of exercises c. intensity of exercise d. volume of exercise e. frequency of training
A coach is more likely to share decision making with athletes when he uses which coaching style? b
a. command style b. cooperative style c. games style d. integrated style e. submissive style
Which task should a coach complete during the postseason? d
a. determining how to evaluate and select athletes for the team b. scheduling next season's contests c. planning the team communication strategy d. giving awards to recognize the athletes and coaching staff e. clarifying eligibility requirements for athletes
Amy is a long-distance runner, and she is starting a new resistance program. Which objective(s) should her resistance program be designed to meet? d
a. developing aerobic capacity as a foundation for her sport b. developing short-term muscular endurance c. developing intermediate-term muscular endurance d. developing long-term muscular endurance e. a, b, and c
A coach is likely to be most successful instilling character in her athletes when she A (wrong)
a. develops all team rules with little input from the athletes b. lectures athletes about moral behavior c. requires athletes to develop their personal concepts of character on their own d. models and teaches ethical decision making e. a and b
Which factor is most likely to be affected by cultural differences?
a. physical speed b. heredity c. intelligence d. social role e. maturity
The best way to help your athletes learn to make good decisions in complicated game situations is to have them practice only simple tactics and NOT complex tactics. b
a. true b. false
The significance a coach gives to winning plays a major role in determining how she coaches. a
a. true b. false
Unless an athlete is a highly conditioned endurance athlete, his maximum heart rate is calculated as 220 minus his age in years. a
a. true b. false
When a coach decreases her feedback and explains why, athletes likely will begin to overanalyze their performances. b
a. true b. false
When an athlete first starts to exercise, her initial energy needs are provided primarily by the aerobic energy system. b
a. true b. false
When athletes perform poorly, they lack motivation. b
a. true b. false
In comparison to blocked practice, variable practice creates better long-term performance. a
a. true b. false
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guarantees a person with a disability a position on any sport team he or she desires to join. b
a. true b. false
What does the coaching philosophy "Athletes first, winning second" emphasize? d
a. Competitive sports for adolescents should be eliminated. b. Cooperative games in which no score is kept are more important to athletes than winning. c. Winning is important only after athletes have matured. d. Winning must be kept in perspective by a greater concern for the development of the athletes. e. b and c
How can athletes best avoid dehydration during exercise? d
a. Drink energy drinks. b. Drink caffeinated beverages. c. Take salt tablets. d. Drink sport drinks. e. b and c
Intimidating movements, hostile gestures, and joyful facial expressions are examples of nonverbal communication. a
a. true b. false
Which diet should be best for most athletes? e
a. 25 percent carbohydrate, 20 percent fat, and 55 percent protein b. 30 percent carbohydrate, 30 percent fat, and 40 percent protein c. 35 percent carbohydrate, 35 percent fat, and 30 protein d. 45 percent carbohydrate, 30 percent fat, and 25 percent protein e. 55 percent carbohydrate, 25 percent fat, and 20 percent protein
What best describes a positive approach to communicating with athletes? a
a. It emphasizes praise and reward, and it can include punishment. b. Athletes are not punished for misbehavior. c. It consists of equal parts encouragement and discouragement. d. It is the hallmark of a command-style coach. e. It requires all messages to be compliments.
Which coaching approach allows athletes to experience flow in practices? a
a. Match the difficulty of the skills to the ability of the athletes performing them. b. Teach only one or two skills at a time so that athletes can overlearn them. c. Provide constant instruction and evaluation during the learning phase. d. Let athletes spend a lot of time watching better athletes perform. e. Provide frequent breaks so that athletes can stop and think about the activity.
A head coach values his own goals and places little importance on his relationship with his assistant coach. When a conflict arises between them, what is the head coach most likely to do? b (wrong)
a. Seek a compromise that makes both coaches happy. b. Confront the assistant and seek to resolve the conflict positively. c. Confront the assistant and try to force him to accept the head coach's solution to the conflict. d. Withdraw from the conflict and avoid confrontation. e. Ask the assistant how he thinks the conflict could best be resolved.
What factors should be considered in the preseason evaluation of athletes' skills? b
a. expectations of parents b. the athletes' physical, psychological, and social maturity c. the opponents' skill proficiencies d. the contest schedule e. b and d
Most technical skills performed in high school sports involve a variety of body movements and positions, such as a golf swing. Given this fact, what is the most effective way to teach and practice most of these technical skills? a
a. Teach the whole skill, practice its parts, and practice the whole skill. b. Teach the parts of the skill, and practice the parts. c. Teach the whole skill, and practice the whole skill. d. Teach the preparation phase, and practice the action and follow-through phases. e. Teach the preparation and follow-through phases, and practice the action phase.
Which guideline is recommended for testing athletes' fitness? c
a. Test once a year, preferably during the preseason. b. To individualize the testing, use different equipment for different athletes. c. Test each function at least twice, and use the best score. d. To avoid confounding the results, do not allow athletes to practice for the tests. e. To increase motivation, share individual results with the team.
Typically, what happens when a coach uses negative approaches to communicating? c
a. The self-confidence of the athletes is enhanced. b. Long term, the athletes learn more and are more motivated. c. The athletes feel frustrated and unaccepted. d. The athletes take more risks. e. b and d
What is a characteristic of the most effective goals for athletes? a
a. They are based on performance. b. They are based on outcomes. c. They are challenging and frequently unrealistic. d. They are developed for the team. e. They are developed by the coach.
What best describes the purpose of taking vitamin supplements? d
a. They provide energy to the muscles. b. They improve performance. c. They are more beneficial than fruits and vegetables. d. The help regulate metabolic reactions. e. all of these
What should a coach do to more effectively coach athletes of varying cultural backgrounds? A
a. Understand the athletes' cultural heritages and how they might influence his coaching. b. Expect all athletes to display the same emotions and attitudes. c. Ignore cultural differences among athletes. d. Avoid discussing prejudices with athletes. e. all of these
Which statement applies more to hazing specifically than to bullying generally? d
a. Usually it is committed by one person or just a few people. b. Its purpose is to exclude someone from a group. c. It probably does not occur frequently in elementary school or high school. d. It is a ritual required for joining a group. e. It encourages others to reject the victim.
An appropriate coach-official relationship is described in which situation(s)? c
a. When a coach thinks an official has contributed to his team's loss, the coach should not thank the official for her work. b. When an official makes several bad calls, the coach should privately harass the official about the bad calls. c. A coach should stop using officials who repeatedly perform poorly. d. To counter bad officiating, a coach should allow his athletes to regain the advantage by breaking a few rules of the sport. e. b and d
During the practice stage of learning, how can a coach be most effective in helping athletes learn? e (wrong)
a. When an athlete knows he made an error and how to correct it, immediately provide corrective feedback before the athlete has a chance to correct the error on his own. b. Focus the athletes' mental activity on refining the timing and coordination of the movements. c. Withhold positive reinforcement when the athletes perform a technical skill correctly. d. Focus the athletes' mental activity on the advanced skills they should learn after the practice stage. e. Increase the frequency and duration of verbal cues and feedback.
Running a 10-kilometer race (about 6.2 miles) emphasizes what type of fitness? a
a. aerobic fitness b. anaerobic fitness c. muscular fitness d. preconditioning fitness e. a and b
A 15-year-old athlete legally purchased and took a drug that required no prescription. Now he has slurred speech, loss of coordination, and slowed breathing. What type of drug did he probably take? c
a. alcohol b. amphetamine c. inhalant d. hallucinogen e. tobacco
What is the most widely misused drug among 12- to 17-year-olds? a
a. alcohol b. tobacco c. marijuana d. prescription medications e. crack cocaine
What is appropriate to discuss at team meetings? b
a. an athlete's mistakes in the previous contest b. problems the team has executing specific plays c. an athlete's apparent drug use d. the announcement of who did not make the team e. a and b
A batter adjusts his swing to reach out for a pitch outside of the strike zone. The complex set of mental rules he uses in making his swing is called e
a. an autonomic algorithm b. a mental blueprint c. a processing plan d. a mind map e. a motor program
Planning for facilities; ordering equipment, uniforms, and supplies; and arranging transportation are activities that a coach performs primarily in her role as d
a. event and contest manager b. information manager c. instructional manager d. logistics manager e. personnel manager