NFHS Principles of Coaching Exam 2026–2027 | Actual
Exam Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1.1 The purpose of student-centered athletics is to win and lose
with class.
T/F - answer>>>False
1.2 The most important indicator of a successful interscholastic
teach/coach is wins and losses.
T/F - answer>>>False
1.3 A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and
opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through
athletics.
T/F - 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.
T/F - 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 - answer>>>True
1.7 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of a concrete
knowledge base of the sport?
Managerial
Interpersonal
Tactical
Technical
Communication - answer>>>Technical
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. -
answer>>>Attending a college game
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 - answer>>>NOT PERSONAL CONCERN
1.6 The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics
include:
Healthy Lifestyle
Communication
Winning
Financial Independence
Promote Learning
Life Skills
Sportsmanship
Citizenship - answer>>>Healthy Lifestyle
Promote Learning
Life Skills
Sportsmanship
Citizenship
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 - answer>>>limited to practice time
over when the athlete graduates
limited to the athletic contest
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 - 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 - answer>>>Tactical
1.14 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of
communication, social skills, and motivation?
Exam Questions and Correct Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1.1 The purpose of student-centered athletics is to win and lose
with class.
T/F - answer>>>False
1.2 The most important indicator of a successful interscholastic
teach/coach is wins and losses.
T/F - answer>>>False
1.3 A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and
opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through
athletics.
T/F - 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.
T/F - 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 - answer>>>True
1.7 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of a concrete
knowledge base of the sport?
Managerial
Interpersonal
Tactical
Technical
Communication - answer>>>Technical
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. -
answer>>>Attending a college game
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 - answer>>>NOT PERSONAL CONCERN
1.6 The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics
include:
Healthy Lifestyle
Communication
Winning
Financial Independence
Promote Learning
Life Skills
Sportsmanship
Citizenship - answer>>>Healthy Lifestyle
Promote Learning
Life Skills
Sportsmanship
Citizenship
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 - answer>>>limited to practice time
over when the athlete graduates
limited to the athletic contest
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 - 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 - answer>>>Tactical
1.14 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of
communication, social skills, and motivation?
