(NFHS) Coaching Final Exam 2026–2027
Exam Questions and Verified
Correct Answers
Which guidelines should a teacher/coach incorporate into a program
evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluate whether the program achieved its
stated learning objectives and goals
-Determine how successful you were in teaching specific sport skills,
sportsmanship, citizenship, a healthy lifestyle, and various life skills
-Be proactive in identifying areas of concern and use this opportunity to
make changes and enhance your program
-Collect information from all stakeholders including your athletic director,
students, and parents/guardians
A distance runner sets a goal of reducing her 5000-meter time by two
seconds from her previous time by the end of the month. Which type of goal
does this represent? - CORRECT ANSWER performance
A teacher/coach discusses the goals and successes achieved over the last
two weeks just before the next big game. This is an attempt to build self-
confidence by using which source of self-confidence? - CORRECT ANSWER
past performance
Breakdowns in concentration often take place when a student is? (select all
that apply). - CORRECT ANSWER -Physically fatigued
,-Paying attention to something that is irrelevant
-Unable to identify what is most important in a situation
Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to help reduce levels of
anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER Provide positive feedback, when and where
appropriate, and look to optimize the development of a student's ability
How can Jeremy's teacher/coach foster task-involvement? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Provide challenging drills that help him improve his skills
-Encourage him to focus on personal improvement
A student comes to talk with you about a disappointing performance in the
last game. What strategy could you use to be an active listener who listens
with empathy? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask questions to probe for additional
insight or simply encourage your student to keep talking
Your emergency care plan, should include: - CORRECT ANSWER -In the case
of life-threatening injuries, administer first aid to the injured athlete
-Personally call or have someone call emergency medical personnel
-Notify parents/guardians promptly when emergency care is needed
The American with Disabilities Act requires that public facilities and
programs accommodate an individual with a defined disability unless the
accommodation leads to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Fundamental alteration of a
program
, -Undue administrative burden
-Excessive cost
Which item should be discussed during a preseason meeting with students? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Evaluation and selection process
-Expectations and time commitment
-Team rules
It is the responsibility of the head coach to adhere to the facility schedule
and not overlap into the time of other teams by being well prepared for
every practice. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which area addressed by state association's eligibility rules is put in place to
inhibit students from seeking out or being recruited by other schools solely
for athletic purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER Transfer/Residency
Complete as many administrative tasks as possible (e.g., budget, scheduling
of contests and facilities): - CORRECT ANSWER During the off season
Arranging escorts for the officials to and from the field, locker rooms, and
their vehicles is the responsibility of the home teacher/coach during the in-
season? - CORRECT ANSWER True
Exam Questions and Verified
Correct Answers
Which guidelines should a teacher/coach incorporate into a program
evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluate whether the program achieved its
stated learning objectives and goals
-Determine how successful you were in teaching specific sport skills,
sportsmanship, citizenship, a healthy lifestyle, and various life skills
-Be proactive in identifying areas of concern and use this opportunity to
make changes and enhance your program
-Collect information from all stakeholders including your athletic director,
students, and parents/guardians
A distance runner sets a goal of reducing her 5000-meter time by two
seconds from her previous time by the end of the month. Which type of goal
does this represent? - CORRECT ANSWER performance
A teacher/coach discusses the goals and successes achieved over the last
two weeks just before the next big game. This is an attempt to build self-
confidence by using which source of self-confidence? - CORRECT ANSWER
past performance
Breakdowns in concentration often take place when a student is? (select all
that apply). - CORRECT ANSWER -Physically fatigued
,-Paying attention to something that is irrelevant
-Unable to identify what is most important in a situation
Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to help reduce levels of
anxiety? - CORRECT ANSWER Provide positive feedback, when and where
appropriate, and look to optimize the development of a student's ability
How can Jeremy's teacher/coach foster task-involvement? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Provide challenging drills that help him improve his skills
-Encourage him to focus on personal improvement
A student comes to talk with you about a disappointing performance in the
last game. What strategy could you use to be an active listener who listens
with empathy? - CORRECT ANSWER Ask questions to probe for additional
insight or simply encourage your student to keep talking
Your emergency care plan, should include: - CORRECT ANSWER -In the case
of life-threatening injuries, administer first aid to the injured athlete
-Personally call or have someone call emergency medical personnel
-Notify parents/guardians promptly when emergency care is needed
The American with Disabilities Act requires that public facilities and
programs accommodate an individual with a defined disability unless the
accommodation leads to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Fundamental alteration of a
program
, -Undue administrative burden
-Excessive cost
Which item should be discussed during a preseason meeting with students? -
CORRECT ANSWER -
Evaluation and selection process
-Expectations and time commitment
-Team rules
It is the responsibility of the head coach to adhere to the facility schedule
and not overlap into the time of other teams by being well prepared for
every practice. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which area addressed by state association's eligibility rules is put in place to
inhibit students from seeking out or being recruited by other schools solely
for athletic purposes? - CORRECT ANSWER Transfer/Residency
Complete as many administrative tasks as possible (e.g., budget, scheduling
of contests and facilities): - CORRECT ANSWER During the off season
Arranging escorts for the officials to and from the field, locker rooms, and
their vehicles is the responsibility of the home teacher/coach during the in-
season? - CORRECT ANSWER True
