NFHS Coaching Test 1 Questions and
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What are necessary managerial skills for being a successful coach? Correct
Answ_Preparation, Legal responsibilities, time management
Fitness should never be used as a punishment in interscholastic athletics. T or F Correct
Answ_True
If we are to ensure that all students are included and fully engaged in athletics, the teacher/coach
needs to work hard to establish an environment that promotes task involvement. T or F
Correct Answ_True
Jeremy, a soccer player, focuses on doing better than others do and brags about how little he has
to do to outperform others. What best describes Jeremy? Correct Answ_He is an "ego-
involved student"
What best describes "relatedness" in interscholastic athletics? Correct Answ_Being
connected to others on the team
, How can a teacher/coach increase the level of student relatedness on the team? Correct
Answ_Take the time to really get to know your students.
What best describes the communication process? Correct Answ_Communication involves
creating, delivering, and receiving messages effectively.
What is a SMART goal? Correct Answ_I would like to jump 6ft. 1 in. in the high jump by
the end of the season.
What is an effective way to improve concentration Correct Answ_Develop trigger words to
stay in the moment and focus
Research has shown that the optimal level of arousal for the performance of a particular task is
dependent on which of the following variables? Correct Answ_The task it self and the
individual performing the task
What is an effective strategy for communicating non-verbally? Correct Answ_Maintain eye
contact without staring; smile, maintain a posture of relaxed confidence.
Answers Verified by Experts
What are necessary managerial skills for being a successful coach? Correct
Answ_Preparation, Legal responsibilities, time management
Fitness should never be used as a punishment in interscholastic athletics. T or F Correct
Answ_True
If we are to ensure that all students are included and fully engaged in athletics, the teacher/coach
needs to work hard to establish an environment that promotes task involvement. T or F
Correct Answ_True
Jeremy, a soccer player, focuses on doing better than others do and brags about how little he has
to do to outperform others. What best describes Jeremy? Correct Answ_He is an "ego-
involved student"
What best describes "relatedness" in interscholastic athletics? Correct Answ_Being
connected to others on the team
, How can a teacher/coach increase the level of student relatedness on the team? Correct
Answ_Take the time to really get to know your students.
What best describes the communication process? Correct Answ_Communication involves
creating, delivering, and receiving messages effectively.
What is a SMART goal? Correct Answ_I would like to jump 6ft. 1 in. in the high jump by
the end of the season.
What is an effective way to improve concentration Correct Answ_Develop trigger words to
stay in the moment and focus
Research has shown that the optimal level of arousal for the performance of a particular task is
dependent on which of the following variables? Correct Answ_The task it self and the
individual performing the task
What is an effective strategy for communicating non-verbally? Correct Answ_Maintain eye
contact without staring; smile, maintain a posture of relaxed confidence.
