NFHS Principles of Coaching Exam Questions and Answers 2024: A Comprehensive Guide, Exams of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences

Download NFHS Principles of Coaching Exam Questions and Answers 2024: A Comprehensive Guide and more Exams Physical Activity and Sport Sciences in PDF only on Docsity! pg. 1 professoraxe l 1 NFHS Principles of Coaching Exam Questions and Answers 2024 1.1 The purpose of student-centered athletics is to win and lose with class. T/F - Correct Answer-False 1.2 The most important indicator of a successful interscholastic teach/coach is wins and losses. T/F - Correct Answer-False 1.3 A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through athletics. T/F - Correct Answer-True 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. pg. 2 professoraxe l 2 T/F - Correct Answer-False 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 - Correct Answer-True 1.6 The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics include: Healthy Lifestyle Communication Winning Financial Independence Promote Learning Life Skills Sportsmanship Citizenship - Correct Answer-Healthy Lifestyle Promote Learning Life Skills pg. 5 professoraxe l 5 a quality that can last a lifetime - Correct Answer-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 - Correct Answer-none of the above 1.12 Sports became part of the nation's school fabric in order to address four concerns in society, except for.. Military Preparedness pg. 6 professoraxe l 6 Socialization Social injustice Education Health - Correct Answer-Social injustice 1.13 Which of the four coaching skill sets contains the decision making that helps win games? Communication Interpersonal Technical Managerial Tactical - Correct Answer-Tactical 1.14 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of communication, social skills, and motivation? Technical Managerial Integrity Tactical pg. 7 professoraxe l 7 Interpersonal - Correct Answer-Interpersonal 1.15 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of preparation, time management, and administration of the overall program? Technical Managerial Tactical Interpersonal - Correct Answer-Managerial 1.16 Who is the most influential individual in determining the outcomes of interscholastic sports? Athletic Administrator Parent Player Principal Coach - Correct Answer-NOT ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR pg. 10 professoraxe l 10 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 - Correct Answer-Citizenship 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 pg. 11 professoraxe l 11 Field Maintenance - Correct Answer-.6/1 Programming Preparation Time management 2.2 The name of the organization that oversees interscholastic athletics in South Carolina is called the South Carolina High School Athletic Association. - Correct Answer-False 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 - Correct Answer-1 year 2.4 A student-athlete in SC cannot be over the age of ______ before July 1 in order to participate in interscholastic athletics. pg. 12 professoraxe l 12 19 21 18 17 20 - Correct Answer-19 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 - Correct Answer-Baseball/Softball Swimming Basketball pg. 15 professoraxe l 15 Delegate only small tasks to the assistant and handle all the major decisions alone. Delegate responsibilities and encourage an open exchange of ideas. - Correct Answer-Delegate responsibilities and encourage an open exchange of ideas. 2.11 Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship between you and your students is not integral to the interscholastic athletic experience. T/F - Correct Answer-False 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 - Correct Answer-Teacher/Coach pg. 16 professoraxe l 16 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 - Correct Answer-Transfer/Residency 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 - Correct Answer-Fundamental alteration of a program Undue administrative burden pg. 17 professoraxe l 17 Excessive costs 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 - Correct Answer-NOT NONE OF THE LISTED 2.16 Which of the following would be considered Stakeholders? Select all that apply. administrators faculty fellow coaches students parents - Correct Answer-1.6/2 administrators pg. 20 professoraxe l 20 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 - Correct Answer-Identify equipment in need of repair and have another coach fix it 2.22 In the coaching chain of command, the Head Coach directly reports to the ... Athletic Director State Association Board of Education Principal Superintendant - Correct Answer-Athletic Director 2.23 According to the SCHSL, how long will a player be declared ineligible if they are ejected twice in the same sport? pg. 21 professoraxe l 21 Two weeks Indefinately One week None of the above One game - Correct Answer-Two weeks 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 - Correct Answer-Ask questions to probe for additional insight. 3.2 How can John's teacher/coach foster task-involvement? pg. 22 professoraxe l 22 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. - Correct Answer-Encourage him to focus on personal improvement 3.3 Individuals with anxiety perceive a discrepancy between their current ability level and the demands of a specific task. T/F - Correct Answer-True 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. pg. 25 professoraxe l 25 Augmented Intrinsic None of the listed Informational Augmented and Intrinsic - Correct Answer-Augmented 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 - Correct Answer-Winning is the measure of success 3.12 Select all characteristics of an Ego-involved student: pg. 26 professoraxe l 26 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 - Correct Answer-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 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 pg. 27 professoraxe l 27 Speak quickly and loudly - Correct Answer-Maintain a relaxed and confident posture Smile Maintain eye contact without staring 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. - Correct Answer-The task itself and the individual performing the task. 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 pg. 30 professoraxe l 30 T/F - Correct Answer-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 - Correct Answer-trust 3.22 According to researchers, up to 50% of a message's meaning is communicated non-verbally. T/F - Correct Answer-False 3.23 What type of listener is concerned about the content and intent of the message being transmitted, as well as genuinely pg. 31 professoraxe l 31 invested in the feelings of the individual transmitting the message? None of the listed Inattentive listener Active listener Arrogant listener - Correct Answer-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 - Correct Answer-Arrogant listener 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 - Correct Answer-True pg. 32 professoraxe l 32 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 - Correct Answer-He is an "ego involved" student 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 - Correct Answer-True 4.1 How many hours of sleep per night does the National Sleep Foundation recommend? None of the listed pg. 35 professoraxe l 35 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 - Correct Answer-4 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 pg. 36 professoraxe l 36 Examining their urine, and if it looks like lemonade they are dehydrated - Correct Answer-Examining their urine and if it looks like apple juice, they are dehydrated 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. - Correct Answer-Rest is an important component of your training program. 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 pg. 37 professoraxe l 37 1 hour None of the listed - Correct Answer-None of the listed 4.11 Both males and females gain weight throughout adolescence, but it is accompanied by an increase in height. T/F - Correct Answer-False 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 - Correct Answer-True 4.13 Which of the following is not one of the three main classes of performance-enhancing drugs? Opiates Blood Doping Stimlulants Anabolic Steroids - Correct Answer-Opiates pg. 40 professoraxe l 40 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. - Correct Answer-1/2 CREDIT Water before, during, and after practice/competition Sports drink to help replenish electrolytes and glycogen 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 - Correct Answer-55 TO 65 4.21 Students lose water and electrolytes when they sweat. T/F - Correct Answer-True pg. 41 professoraxe l 41 4.22 Strength training affects ____________ involved in exercise. None of the listed joints muscles all tissues ligaments - Correct Answer-NOT MUSCLES 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 - Correct Answer-You should adapt your training session to the different needs of your students 4.24 What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic replenishment of energy? pg. 42 professoraxe l 42 None of the listed Generation of carbon dioxide Buffering of metabolic acids Use of fast twitch muscles Use of oxygen - Correct Answer-Use of oxygen 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 - Correct Answer-The age of onset, duration, and intensity of growth spurts vary considerably from student to student pg. 45 professoraxe l 45 5.5 A tennis serve and a swimming start are both considered closed sport skills. T/F - Correct Answer-True 5.6 If a skill causes physical fatigue, demands intense concentration, or has the potential to become tedious, practice sessions should be long with short periods of rest between sessions. T/F - Correct Answer-False 5.7 Variable practice would be most effective in learning a skill under which condition? When the conditions under which the skill is executed do not change None of the listed When the conditions under which the skill is executed change frequently When students are just starting to learn the skill pg. 46 professoraxe l 46 When the skill causes physical fatigue - Correct Answer-When the conditions under which the skill is executed change frequently 5.8 A teacher/coach engaging in tactical interviewing will: Select all that apply Closely observe students and evaluate whether students are making the "right choice" at the "right time" in the "right place". Assess whether an issue is actually tactical or whether the student does not have the physiological or technical skills to be able to execute the tactical decisions Tell students when they are making incorrect tactical decisions without student input or problem-solving. Help students become aware of what they do by asking questions - Correct Answer-Closely observe students and evaluate whether students are making the "right choice" at the "right time" in the "right place". Assess whether an issue is actually tactical or whether the student does not have the physiological or technical skills to be able to execute the tactical decisions Help students become aware of what they do by asking questions pg. 47 professoraxe l 47 5.9 A teacher/coach's ability to model a calm and confident demeanor has a positive effect on student behavior. T/F - Correct Answer-True 5.10 The structure of a practice session includes: Warm-Up, Activities, Scrimmage, Evaluate TrueWarm-Up, Activities, Cool-down, Evaluate None of the listed FalseWarm-Up, Activities, Cool-Down, Feedback Warm-Up, Activities, Cool-Down - Correct Answer-TrueWarm- Up, Activities, Cool-down, Evaluate 5.11 An important step in developing an effective feedback system is to: Ask an outside person, e.g., the athletic director, to collect information and provide feedback about the program. Focus exclusively on the win/loss record as an indicator of success within the program. pg. 50 professoraxe l 50 Self Spectators - Correct Answer-Athletic Director Students Assistant Coach Parent/Guardian Self 5.15 A teacher/coach is interested in evaluating student progress in the program. Which suggestion would you offer the teacher/coach? Monitor how each student performs during competition and what contribution is made to the team. At the end of the season, share these observations with the students. Develop a list of activities and behaviors vital to development and performance and then on a weekly basis have students rate themselves on each activity/behavior. Meet with students to discuss their progress. None of the listed Develop a list of activities and behaviors vital to development and performance and then on a weekly basis rate them on each activity/behavior. Meet with students to discuss their progress. pg. 51 professoraxe l 51 Have students set their own goals and monitor them throughout the season so they can see their own progress. - Correct Answer-Develop a list of activities and behaviors vital to development and performance and then on a weekly basis have students rate themselves on each activity/behavior. Meet with students to discuss their progress. 5.16 The best use of post-competition time is: To do a play-by-play analysis of the competition and to note a weakness for every student on the team so everyone has something to work on the next day in practice. None of the listed To briefly reinforce the behaviors you observed that were consistent with the values of the program and remind students to follow post-competition hydration and nutrition plans To discuss what the students did right and wrong during the competition and to tell them how to spend their time following competition. To say nothing - Correct Answer-To briefly reinforce the behaviors you observed that were consistent with the values of the program and remind students to follow post- competition hydration and nutrition plans pg. 52 professoraxe l 52 5.17 Which of the following is true about the length and duration of practice sessions? Loner practice sessions generally produce more efficient learning than do shorter sessions particularly with younger and beginner learners. Regardless of length offer as few repetitions as possible during a practice session. If a skill causes physical fatigue or demands intense concentration practice sessions should be short and frequent. Practice sessions that are spread out over many days are usually less effective in sessions crowded into a short time span. None of the listed - Correct Answer-If a skill causes physical fatigue or demands intense concentration practice sessions should be short and frequent. 5.18 Designing programs that combine two of the three learning styles is the most effective approach in the promotion of learning. T/F - Correct Answer-False pg. 55 professoraxe l 55 5.23 According to the SCHSL, which of the following courses are required for coachest: Concussion in Sports First Aid, Health, and Safety Heat Illness Prevention Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Correct Answer-Concussion in Sports Heat Illness Prevention Sudden Cardiac Arrest 5.24 During the beginning stage of skill acquisition, the student is focused on: Making adjustments to basic technique All the listed Developing a motor program for the technique Tactical abilities None of the listed - Correct Answer-Developing a motor program for the technique pg. 56 professoraxe l 56 5.25 An interscholastic athletic practice session should last no longer than 3 hours. T/F - Correct Answer-False pg. 57 professoraxe l 57 NFHS Principles of Coaching Exam Questions and Answers 2024