pg. 1 Coaching Principles Test/ New Principles of Coaching Exam/ All Questions with Correct Answers/ Updated
2024-2025.
Feedback from others on how they see and react to a coach is a good way to increase the coach's self- awareness.
- true
b. false Answer: A
A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many people happy as possible.
- true
b. false Answer: B
What is the drawback when a coach bases her self-esteem on wins and losses in competition?
- 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.
e. The coach loses some control of her self-esteem. Answer: E
In order for coaches and athletes to keep winning in proper perspective, what goal should they emphasize?
- avoiding losses to less skilled opponents
- being rewarded for winning
- learning how to win consistently
- learning how to lose without complaint
e. striving to win Answer: E 1 / 4
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What does the coaching philosophy "Athletes first, winning second" emphasize?
- 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.
e. b and c Answer: D
The motto "Athletes first, winning second" suggests that winning should be a low priority for a team.
- true
b. false Answer: B
When athletes and coaching assistants are empowered, they are more likely to believe they are making a positive contribution to the team.
- true
b. false Answer: A
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?. command style
- cooperative style
- games style
- integrated style
e. submissive style Answer: E a
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?
- games style 2 / 4
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- command style
- cooperative style
- integrated style
e. submissive style Answer: B
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.
- true
b. false Answer: B
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?
- believing the good
- doing the good
- encouraging the good
- rewarding the good
e. focusing on the good Answer: B
A coach is likely to have the greatest effect on athletes' lives by teaching them about
- character development
- proficiency in technical skills
- proficiency in tactical skills
- physical conditioning
e. b and c Answer: A
When mild hazing causes no physical discomfort, it is a harmless initiation ritual that helps to build team cohesiveness.. true
b. false Answer: B a
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pg. 4 When athletes demonstrate appropriate ethical behavior, the coach should reward the behavior even if it is not exactly what the coach would have demonstrated.
- true
b. false Answer: A -
What should a coach do when working with an athlete with a disability?
- 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. Answer: E
The expectations of teachers and coaches can affect how athletes with low self-esteem tend to perform.
- true
b. false Answer: A
Typically, an athlete's peer group provides the most influence on the athlete's thinking and life choices when the athlete is in what stage of development?
- preadolescence (9 to 10 years)
- early adolescence (11 to 14 years)
- middle adolescence (15 to 17 years)
- late adolescence (18 to 21 years)
e. adulthood (21+ years Answer: C)
What should a coach do to more effectively coach athletes of varying cultural backgrounds?
- Understand the athletes' cultural heritages and how they might influence his coaching.
- Expect all athletes to display the same emotions and attitudes.
- Ignore cultural differences among athletes.
- Avoid discussing prejudices with athletes.
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