PRINCIPLES OF COACHING FINAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
why positive discipline is better - Answer-o Command-Style coaches who use negative
discipline manage behavior using blame, shame, and pain.
Athletes are blamed for defeats by publicly identifying their mistakes.
Discipline is maintained through humiliation, making athletes feel insecure about their
status on the team, and fear of punishment.
Negative Discipline creates hostility among athletes, which creates a viperous team
environment.
o Cooperative-Style coaches, embrace the positive discipline approach.
They create a team environment that nurtures athletes' self-esteem and is based on
mutual respect between coach and athlete.
Athletes are made to feel they are an important part of the team, and thus are
encouraged
Technical skill vs. Tactical - Answer-• Technical skill or technique - means the specific
procedures to move ones' body to perform the task that needs to be accomplished
• Tactical skill - are the decisions and actions of player in the contest to gain an
advantage over the opposing team or players. (feel for the game or game sense)
Technique vs skill - Answer-o Technique is proper mechanics in performing task
o Skill in sports is being able to execute the techniques
Traditional Approach - Answer-command style coach:
Warm up
Teach Technical skill
Practice technical skill
Practice Tactical use
Teach and practice new skills
Cool-down
Coach's comments
Evaluation of practice
Scrimmage
Conditioning
Stages of learning - Answer-1. mental stage- (learn new skill) making connections
2. practice stage- focus on quality not quantity
3. Automatic stage- shift from helping you to perform a skill to performing the skill in the
game
Key terms - Answer-Tactic- is a plan to gain advantage in a contest
Strategy- is a plan of action for your team for a season or series contest
Game plan- is the application of team's strategy to a particular contest
, 6 steps for instructional planning - Answer-1. identify the skills your athlete need
2. know your athletes
3. analyze your situation
4.establish priorities
5. select the methods for teaching
6. plan practice
aerobic training - Answer-uses fat for energy
1. glycolysis- breaking down glycogen to glucose
2. lactic acid- NOT causing soreness in the muscles
MHR - Answer-220-your age
(multiply your mhr by selecting an appropriate range of 65%-90%)
F.I.T.T - Answer-frequency (3-5x/week)
Intensity (Target heart rate)
Time (20-60min)
Type of activity
Muscular strength vs edurance - Answer-o Muscular strength is usually assessed by
measuring the maximum amount of weight a person can lift one time
o Muscular Endurance is assessed by counting the maximum number of reps of a
muscular contraction a person can perform
other type of exercises / other dynamic exercises - Answer-o Constant and variable
resistance
o Plyometrics
o Speed loading
o Kettlebells
o Isokinetic
Flexibility - Answer-o Flexibility is the ability of a joint to move through its normal range
of motion
o Static Flexibility: ability to hold an extended position at one end in a joint's range of
motion
o Dynamic Flexibility: ability to move a joint through its range of motion with little
resistance
types of stretching - Answer-o Static stretch- gradual stretching
o Ballistic Stretch- forceful/ bouncing stretch
o Dynamic (Functional) stretch- movement stretching
Team manager - Answer-o Policy manager
o Information manager
o Personnel manager
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
why positive discipline is better - Answer-o Command-Style coaches who use negative
discipline manage behavior using blame, shame, and pain.
Athletes are blamed for defeats by publicly identifying their mistakes.
Discipline is maintained through humiliation, making athletes feel insecure about their
status on the team, and fear of punishment.
Negative Discipline creates hostility among athletes, which creates a viperous team
environment.
o Cooperative-Style coaches, embrace the positive discipline approach.
They create a team environment that nurtures athletes' self-esteem and is based on
mutual respect between coach and athlete.
Athletes are made to feel they are an important part of the team, and thus are
encouraged
Technical skill vs. Tactical - Answer-• Technical skill or technique - means the specific
procedures to move ones' body to perform the task that needs to be accomplished
• Tactical skill - are the decisions and actions of player in the contest to gain an
advantage over the opposing team or players. (feel for the game or game sense)
Technique vs skill - Answer-o Technique is proper mechanics in performing task
o Skill in sports is being able to execute the techniques
Traditional Approach - Answer-command style coach:
Warm up
Teach Technical skill
Practice technical skill
Practice Tactical use
Teach and practice new skills
Cool-down
Coach's comments
Evaluation of practice
Scrimmage
Conditioning
Stages of learning - Answer-1. mental stage- (learn new skill) making connections
2. practice stage- focus on quality not quantity
3. Automatic stage- shift from helping you to perform a skill to performing the skill in the
game
Key terms - Answer-Tactic- is a plan to gain advantage in a contest
Strategy- is a plan of action for your team for a season or series contest
Game plan- is the application of team's strategy to a particular contest
, 6 steps for instructional planning - Answer-1. identify the skills your athlete need
2. know your athletes
3. analyze your situation
4.establish priorities
5. select the methods for teaching
6. plan practice
aerobic training - Answer-uses fat for energy
1. glycolysis- breaking down glycogen to glucose
2. lactic acid- NOT causing soreness in the muscles
MHR - Answer-220-your age
(multiply your mhr by selecting an appropriate range of 65%-90%)
F.I.T.T - Answer-frequency (3-5x/week)
Intensity (Target heart rate)
Time (20-60min)
Type of activity
Muscular strength vs edurance - Answer-o Muscular strength is usually assessed by
measuring the maximum amount of weight a person can lift one time
o Muscular Endurance is assessed by counting the maximum number of reps of a
muscular contraction a person can perform
other type of exercises / other dynamic exercises - Answer-o Constant and variable
resistance
o Plyometrics
o Speed loading
o Kettlebells
o Isokinetic
Flexibility - Answer-o Flexibility is the ability of a joint to move through its normal range
of motion
o Static Flexibility: ability to hold an extended position at one end in a joint's range of
motion
o Dynamic Flexibility: ability to move a joint through its range of motion with little
resistance
types of stretching - Answer-o Static stretch- gradual stretching
o Ballistic Stretch- forceful/ bouncing stretch
o Dynamic (Functional) stretch- movement stretching
Team manager - Answer-o Policy manager
o Information manager
o Personnel manager
