fundamentals of coaching units 1-3 test,
dominance profile stuff, and a bit of
remember the titans stuff
Interscholastic athletics becomes part of the educational process when: - ANS A) Learning
objectives are clearly stated and integrated into the experience
B) Learning is purposefully planned
C) Personal responsibility and accountability is stressed,
D) Teachable moments are used to promote the development of each student
A developmentally appropriate experience is one that is consistent with a student's: - ANS
ability, maturity
Which of the following does NOT represent a developmentally appropriate experience? - ANS
Consider students at the interscholastic level just as smaller versions of college and
professional athletes.
Which of the following exemplifies a teacher/coach acting as a positive role model? - ANS D)
After a loss, the teacher/coach goes over to the coach of the opposing team and shakes his/her
hand and congratulates the team on a job well done.
true / false Creating and ensuring a safe, non-threatening and respectful environment that
provides each student opportunities to develop skills and learn personal responsibility is the No.
1 responsibility for an interscholastic teacher/coach who has adopted a student-centered
coaching philosophy. - ANS true
In what century did organized athletics become a part of our nation's schools? - ANS 1800s
What was NOT a societal concern interscholastic athletics was expected to address? - ANS C)
Develop literacy to help students become effective citizens (Literacy)
Title IX legislation passed in 1972 stated in part 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."
This had a tremendous impact on: - ANS C) Increasing participation for girls in interscholastic
sports in America schools
, true / false Interscholastic athletics become part of the educational process when the program is
designed to enhance academic achievement and other important outcomes such as the
promotion of good citizenship and healthy lifestyles. - ANS true
which of the following is an example of a teachable moment? - ANS B) Following a loss, a
teacher/coach explains the importance of losing with dignity and encourages the students to
face their adversity.
What role does winning play in a student-centered coaching philosophy? - ANS C) Winning is a
pleasant by-product to the main goal of developing young people.
the top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics are: - ANS Promotion of learning
citizenship,
sportsmanship
healthy lifestyle
life skills
True / false A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for students to
develop leadership skills through athletics. - ANS true
Part of developing a student-centered philosophy involves adopting a code of ethics. Which of
the following statements represent a student-centered philosophy and is part of the NFHS Code
of Ethics? - ANS The teacher/coach shall be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence,
for either good or ill, on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the
value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.
true or false The best indicator of a successful interscholastic teacher/coach is wins and losses.
- ANS false
the primary purpose of interscholastic athletics is to: - ANS Promote learning in all areas of
development
The successful teacher/coach can structure interscholastic athletics to achieve which of the
following outcomes? - ANS Enhance students' self-esteem
Teacher/coaches must be professional in the way they teach and behave with their students,
parents, colleagues and administrators. Which of the following are examples of acting
professionally? (Select all that apply). - ANS A) Being punctual and well-groomed
C) Working hard
E) Maintaining appropriate relationships with students, parents and coaching colleagues
Which of the following statements best represent how to develop a coaching philosophy? - ANS
Identify your defining values, explore how your values are consistent with the mission and
dominance profile stuff, and a bit of
remember the titans stuff
Interscholastic athletics becomes part of the educational process when: - ANS A) Learning
objectives are clearly stated and integrated into the experience
B) Learning is purposefully planned
C) Personal responsibility and accountability is stressed,
D) Teachable moments are used to promote the development of each student
A developmentally appropriate experience is one that is consistent with a student's: - ANS
ability, maturity
Which of the following does NOT represent a developmentally appropriate experience? - ANS
Consider students at the interscholastic level just as smaller versions of college and
professional athletes.
Which of the following exemplifies a teacher/coach acting as a positive role model? - ANS D)
After a loss, the teacher/coach goes over to the coach of the opposing team and shakes his/her
hand and congratulates the team on a job well done.
true / false Creating and ensuring a safe, non-threatening and respectful environment that
provides each student opportunities to develop skills and learn personal responsibility is the No.
1 responsibility for an interscholastic teacher/coach who has adopted a student-centered
coaching philosophy. - ANS true
In what century did organized athletics become a part of our nation's schools? - ANS 1800s
What was NOT a societal concern interscholastic athletics was expected to address? - ANS C)
Develop literacy to help students become effective citizens (Literacy)
Title IX legislation passed in 1972 stated in part 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."
This had a tremendous impact on: - ANS C) Increasing participation for girls in interscholastic
sports in America schools
, true / false Interscholastic athletics become part of the educational process when the program is
designed to enhance academic achievement and other important outcomes such as the
promotion of good citizenship and healthy lifestyles. - ANS true
which of the following is an example of a teachable moment? - ANS B) Following a loss, a
teacher/coach explains the importance of losing with dignity and encourages the students to
face their adversity.
What role does winning play in a student-centered coaching philosophy? - ANS C) Winning is a
pleasant by-product to the main goal of developing young people.
the top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics are: - ANS Promotion of learning
citizenship,
sportsmanship
healthy lifestyle
life skills
True / false A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for students to
develop leadership skills through athletics. - ANS true
Part of developing a student-centered philosophy involves adopting a code of ethics. Which of
the following statements represent a student-centered philosophy and is part of the NFHS Code
of Ethics? - ANS The teacher/coach shall be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence,
for either good or ill, on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the
value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.
true or false The best indicator of a successful interscholastic teacher/coach is wins and losses.
- ANS false
the primary purpose of interscholastic athletics is to: - ANS Promote learning in all areas of
development
The successful teacher/coach can structure interscholastic athletics to achieve which of the
following outcomes? - ANS Enhance students' self-esteem
Teacher/coaches must be professional in the way they teach and behave with their students,
parents, colleagues and administrators. Which of the following are examples of acting
professionally? (Select all that apply). - ANS A) Being punctual and well-groomed
C) Working hard
E) Maintaining appropriate relationships with students, parents and coaching colleagues
Which of the following statements best represent how to develop a coaching philosophy? - ANS
Identify your defining values, explore how your values are consistent with the mission and
