USAW L2 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The International Council for Coaching Excellence has established a framework of six (6)
primary functions that will help to fulfill the core purpose of guiding development and
improvement of athletes under the direction of a quality coach. Review those 6 functions and
explain the importance of each as they relate to athlete performance. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Vision and strategy, coach creates vision and strategy based on needs of
athletes.
2. Shape the environment, coach recruits and commits to the athletes and takes responsibility of
planning training and competition.
3. Build relationships, coach builds relationships with athletes and others in program, coach is
responsible for engaging and guiding, it's about leadership.
4. Conduct practice and structure competitions, prepare for competition, positive competition
experience is important for program development.
5. Read and react to situations, coach is attentive to all events as well has effective decision
making.
6. Learn and reflect, constantly evaluate program, support and develop future coaches.
Draw, Label and Explain the Athlete Quadrant of Skill Acquisition - CORRECT
ANSWER - A-acquisition(what are skills athlete needs to know)
B-application(can athlete successfully complete these skills)
C-assimilation(can the athlete complete these skills routinely and automatically)
D-adapatation(can the athlete successfully complete this skills rountinely in a unique situation)
Of the three energy systems in the human body, Phosphagen, Glycolytic, and Oxidative, explain
which is most important to the development
of competitive weightlifters and give an example of proper training to positively affect this
system - CORRECT ANSWER - Phosphogen-primary source for very high intensity
exercise up to 15 seconds. Sets should be 1-2 reps with 2-4 minute rest
Glycolytic-high intensity for up to 30 seconds
Sets should be 2-4 reps with 2-3 minute rest
Questions and CORRECT Answers
The International Council for Coaching Excellence has established a framework of six (6)
primary functions that will help to fulfill the core purpose of guiding development and
improvement of athletes under the direction of a quality coach. Review those 6 functions and
explain the importance of each as they relate to athlete performance. - CORRECT
ANSWER - 1. Vision and strategy, coach creates vision and strategy based on needs of
athletes.
2. Shape the environment, coach recruits and commits to the athletes and takes responsibility of
planning training and competition.
3. Build relationships, coach builds relationships with athletes and others in program, coach is
responsible for engaging and guiding, it's about leadership.
4. Conduct practice and structure competitions, prepare for competition, positive competition
experience is important for program development.
5. Read and react to situations, coach is attentive to all events as well has effective decision
making.
6. Learn and reflect, constantly evaluate program, support and develop future coaches.
Draw, Label and Explain the Athlete Quadrant of Skill Acquisition - CORRECT
ANSWER - A-acquisition(what are skills athlete needs to know)
B-application(can athlete successfully complete these skills)
C-assimilation(can the athlete complete these skills routinely and automatically)
D-adapatation(can the athlete successfully complete this skills rountinely in a unique situation)
Of the three energy systems in the human body, Phosphagen, Glycolytic, and Oxidative, explain
which is most important to the development
of competitive weightlifters and give an example of proper training to positively affect this
system - CORRECT ANSWER - Phosphogen-primary source for very high intensity
exercise up to 15 seconds. Sets should be 1-2 reps with 2-4 minute rest
Glycolytic-high intensity for up to 30 seconds
Sets should be 2-4 reps with 2-3 minute rest
