NFHS fundamentals of coaching Unit 1
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A developmentally appropriate experience is one that is consistent with a student's (Select all that
apply): Correct Answ_Ability and maturity
Which of the following does not represent a developmentally appropriate experience Correct
Answ_Considering students at the interscholastic level just smaller versions of college and
professional athletes
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. Correct Answ_Correct Answer: True
In what century did organized athletics become a part of our nation's schools Correct
Answ_1800s
,Which of the following is an example of a teachable moment? Correct Answ_Correct
Answer: B) Following a loss, a teacher/coach explains the importance of losing with dignity and
encourages the students to face their adversity.
The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics are: Correct Answ_A) Promotion
of learning, citizenship, sportsmanship, healthy lifestyle and life skills
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? Correct Answ_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
The successful teacher/coach can structure interscholastic athletics to achieve which of the
following outcomes? Correct Answ_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). Correct Answ_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?
Correct Answ_Identify your defining values, explore how your values are consistent with the
mission and purpose of interscholastic athletics and the athletics mission in your school, and
explore the role of winning.
The teacher/coach is responsible for the execution of an emergency action plan in the event a
student is injured on game day during the in-season. Correct Answ_True
Conducting meetings with your students and their parents/guardians to define team rules and
procedures and present your student-centered coaching philosophy and assert the educational
mission of interscholastic athletics occurs: Correct Answ_During the preseason
A teacher/coach should begin to develop practice plans and conditioning programs Correct
Answ_During the offseason
Which of the following represent key managerial skills Correct Answ_Preparation, Time
Management, Programming
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A developmentally appropriate experience is one that is consistent with a student's (Select all that
apply): Correct Answ_Ability and maturity
Which of the following does not represent a developmentally appropriate experience Correct
Answ_Considering students at the interscholastic level just smaller versions of college and
professional athletes
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. Correct Answ_Correct Answer: True
In what century did organized athletics become a part of our nation's schools Correct
Answ_1800s
,Which of the following is an example of a teachable moment? Correct Answ_Correct
Answer: B) Following a loss, a teacher/coach explains the importance of losing with dignity and
encourages the students to face their adversity.
The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics are: Correct Answ_A) Promotion
of learning, citizenship, sportsmanship, healthy lifestyle and life skills
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? Correct Answ_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
The successful teacher/coach can structure interscholastic athletics to achieve which of the
following outcomes? Correct Answ_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). Correct Answ_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?
Correct Answ_Identify your defining values, explore how your values are consistent with the
mission and purpose of interscholastic athletics and the athletics mission in your school, and
explore the role of winning.
The teacher/coach is responsible for the execution of an emergency action plan in the event a
student is injured on game day during the in-season. Correct Answ_True
Conducting meetings with your students and their parents/guardians to define team rules and
procedures and present your student-centered coaching philosophy and assert the educational
mission of interscholastic athletics occurs: Correct Answ_During the preseason
A teacher/coach should begin to develop practice plans and conditioning programs Correct
Answ_During the offseason
Which of the following represent key managerial skills Correct Answ_Preparation, Time
Management, Programming
