COACHING PRINCIPLES TEST 2 NEWEST

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COACHING PRINCIPLES TEST 2 NEWEST

ACTUAL EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANWERS) |ALREADY

GRADED A+

Feedback from others on how they see and react to a coach is a good way to increase the coach's self-awareness.

Answer: A - a. true

• false

A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many people happy as possible.

Answer: B - a. true

• false

What is the drawback when a coach bases her self-esteem on wins and losses in competition?

Answer: E - a. The coach loses more athletic events.

• The distance between the coach's public self and her real self

increases.

• Her athletes perceive the coach as weak when she loses.
• The coach gains some control of her self-esteem.
• The coach loses some control of her self-esteem.

In order for coaches and athletes to keep winning in proper perspective, what goal should they emphasize?Answer: E - a. avoiding losses to less skilled opponents 1 / 4

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• being rewarded for winning
• learning how to win consistently
• learning how to lose without complaint
• striving to win

What does the coaching philosophy "Athletes first, winning second" emphasize?

Answer: D - a. Competitive sports for adolescents should be

eliminated.

• Cooperative games in which no score is kept are more important to

athletes than winning.

• Winning is important only after athletes have matured.
• Winning must be kept in perspective by a greater concern for the

development of the athletes.

• b and c

The motto "Athletes first, winning second" suggests that winning should be a low priority for a team.

Answer: B - a. true

• false

When athletes and coaching assistants are empowered, they are more likely to believe they are making a positive contribution to the team.

Answer: A - a. true

• false

When a coach permits athletes to make most of the decisions, encourages them to just play and have a good time, and avoids dealing with discipline problems, what is the coach's primary coaching style? 2 / 4

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Answer: E - a. command style

• cooperative style
• games style
• integrated style
• submissive style

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?

Answer: B - a. games style

• command style
• cooperative style
• integrated style
• submissive style

The submissive style of coaching assumes the coach knows when to direct the athletes and when to allow the athletes to make decisions for themselves.

Answer: B - a. true

• false

As defined by Thomas Lickona, good character consists of three attributes. The first two are knowing the good and desiring the good.What is the third attribute?

Answer: B - a. believing the good

• doing the good
• encouraging the good
• rewarding the good 3 / 4

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• focusing on the good

A coach is likely to have the greatest effect on athletes' lives by teaching them about

Answer: A - a. character development

• proficiency in technical skills
• proficiency in tactical skills
• physical conditioning
• b and c

When mild hazing causes no physical discomfort, it is a harmless initiation ritual that helps to build team cohesiveness.

Answer: B - a. true

• false

When athletes demonstrate appropriate ethical behavior, the coach should reward the behavior even if it is not exactly what the coach would have demonstrated.

Answer: A - a. true

• false

What should a coach do when working with an athlete with a disability?

Answer: E - a. Focus the coaching on what the athlete cannot do.

• Increase the competitive risks and failures the athlete has to deal with.
• Treat the athlete as more special than other athletes who are not

disabled.

• Assist the athlete even when she does not request assistance.
• Disqualify the athlete if her disability creates a high risk to her well-

being.

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