NFHS Principles of Coaching Exam

1.1 The purpose of student-centered athletics is to win and lose with class. T/F - Correct Answer-False 1.2 The most important indicator of a successful interscholastic teach/coach is wins and losses. T/F - Correct Answer-False 1.3 A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for students to develop leadership skills through athletics. T/F - Correct Answer-True 1.4 The communication of your coaching philosophy will happen by chance, and it is not necessary to have a plan to implement the philosophy. T/F - Correct Answer-False 1.5 Research has shown that the more an individual focuses on winning, the higher the likelihood that he or she will cheat or participate in unsportsmanlike behavior. T/F - Correct Answer-True 1.6 The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics include: Healthy Lifestyle Communication Winning Financial Independence Promote Learning Life Skills Sportsmanship Citizenship - Correct Answer-Healthy Lifestyle Promote Learning Life Skills Sportsmanship Citizenship 1.7 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of a concrete knowledge base of the sport? Managerial Interpersonal Tactical Technical Communication - Correct Answer-Technical 1.8 Which of the following is not an example of a professional development opportunity for interscholastic teacher/coaches? Completing various NFHS certifications Attending workshops and conferences from accredited organizations Joining professional organizations and coaching associations. Attending a college game Attending coaching clinics at local universities. - Correct Answer-Attending a college game 1.9 Which of the following is not an attribute that students are looking for in a teacher/coach? Personal Concern Motivation Confidence Fairness and Consistency Winning Record Competence Support Approachability - Correct Answer-NOT PERSONAL CONCERN 1.10 Choose all answers that are incorrect. A coaches influence is... limited to practice time over when the athlete graduates limited to the athletic contest a quality that can last a lifetime - Correct Answer-limited to practice time over when the athlete graduates limited to the athletic contest 1.11 What piece of federal legislation declared 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. Title XI ADA Title I Title X Title IV none of the above - Correct Answer-none of the above 1.12 Sports became part of the nation's school fabric in order to address four concerns in society, except for.. Military Preparedness Socialization Social injustice Education Health - Correct Answer-Social injustice 1.13 Which of the four coaching skill sets contains the decision making that helps win games? Communication Interpersonal Technical Managerial Tactical - Correct Answer-Tactical 1.14 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of communication, social skills, and motivation? Technical Managerial Integrity Tactical Interpersonal - Correct Answer-Interpersonal 1.15 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of preparation, time management, and administration of the overall program? Technical Managerial Tactical Interpersonal - Correct Answer-Managerial 1.16 Who is the most influential individual in determining the outcomes of interscholastic sports? Athletic Administrator Parent Player Principal Coach - Correct Answer-NOT ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR 1.17 The influence of a teacher/coach is restricted to the athletic context. T/F - Correct Answer-False 1.18 The relationship between the student, parents, and coach is called the ... athletic theory athletic cinterfuge