Coaching Exam - Quiz Questions
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1. It is the coaches legal duty to inform the athletes of the inherent risks of the
sport. True or false?: True
2. What is the first thing you should do after signing you contract to coach?: Pur-
chase liability insurance
3. It is the coach's legal duty to properly plan the activity both in terms of
progression of skill and proper execution of skills. True of false?: True
4. It is the coach's legal duty to provide a safe environment. True or false?: True
5. Specific supervision is necessary when you are introducing an activity, until
players are familiar enough with the activity to appreciate their own ability to
do the activity, and are able to understand and adhere to the safety procedures
established. True or false?: True
6. Team rules can supersede parental rights. True or false?: False
7. Parental permission forms insure that you cannot be sued. True or false?: False
8. If Johnny's catcher's gear doesn't fit properly, and he is injured by a foul tip,
you as the coach should be considered negligent. True or false?: True
9. If Johnny's catcher's gear does fit properly, and he is injured by a foul tip, you
as the coach should be considered negligent. True or false?: False
10. If lightning strikes out of a clear blue sky and hits little Billy with no warning,
a coach should be considered negligent. True or false?: False
11. If a coach keeps his team on the field during a thunderstorm with lightening
striking all around and little Billy gets hit, the coach should be considered
negligent. True or false?: True
12. Mr. Jones wants to take his son Billy directly home from an away game
because Billy has a math for which he needs to study. (Assume that Billy's
parents are not having any marital difficulties). From a legal standpoint, what
is your response as a coach?: It is OK for Mr. Jones to take Billy
13. Mr. Jones wants to take his son Billy directly home from an away game
because Billy has a math test for which he needs to study. Jimmy Smith is in
the same math class and asks to go home with the Jones'. (Assume that Billy's
parents are not having any marital difficulties). From a legal standpoint, what
is your response as a coach?: It is OK for Mr. Jones to take Billy, but not Jimmy
14. An element of risk is a normal part of the activity - what is this?: Inherent risk
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15. An athlete's actions contribute to the harm he or she suffered - what is
this?: contributory negligence
16. An athlete knows the risks involved in an activity and chooses to participate
anyway - what is this?: Assumption of risk
17. The direct cause of the injury was a result of the forces of nature - what is
this?: Act of God
18. The best option from a legal standpoint, in transporting your team would
be?: Hire a professional driver and approved vehicle
19. Negligence is?: The failure to act as a reasonable person in a situation where someone is harmed
20. In selecting an approach to manage risk, you can choose to?: Eliminate, Accept, Avoid
or Transfer the risk
21. Your temperament will have an impact on your coaching style. True of
False?: True
22. How you were coached as an athlete will have an impact on your coaching
style. True or false?: True
23. Team culture is the social architecture that nurtures team psyche. True or
false?: True
24. A good leader will avoid confrontation when problems arise. True or false?-
: False
25. A good leader will motivate individuals to pursue group goals. True or false?-
: True
26. Character education can be defined as teaching young people the knowl-
edge, attitudes, beliefs, skills, and behaviors to be a good, kind, fair, and moral
people. True or false?: True
27. Teaching the identified principles of character involves creating a moral team
environment. True or false?: True
28. Teaching the identified principles of character involves explaining and dis-
cussing moral behavior. True or false?: True
29. The most effective way to teach character is to model moral behavior. True
or false?: True
30. Shaking hands after a contest and community service are traditions that
provide opportunities to practice moral behavior. True or false?: True
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1. It is the coaches legal duty to inform the athletes of the inherent risks of the
sport. True or false?: True
2. What is the first thing you should do after signing you contract to coach?: Pur-
chase liability insurance
3. It is the coach's legal duty to properly plan the activity both in terms of
progression of skill and proper execution of skills. True of false?: True
4. It is the coach's legal duty to provide a safe environment. True or false?: True
5. Specific supervision is necessary when you are introducing an activity, until
players are familiar enough with the activity to appreciate their own ability to
do the activity, and are able to understand and adhere to the safety procedures
established. True or false?: True
6. Team rules can supersede parental rights. True or false?: False
7. Parental permission forms insure that you cannot be sued. True or false?: False
8. If Johnny's catcher's gear doesn't fit properly, and he is injured by a foul tip,
you as the coach should be considered negligent. True or false?: True
9. If Johnny's catcher's gear does fit properly, and he is injured by a foul tip, you
as the coach should be considered negligent. True or false?: False
10. If lightning strikes out of a clear blue sky and hits little Billy with no warning,
a coach should be considered negligent. True or false?: False
11. If a coach keeps his team on the field during a thunderstorm with lightening
striking all around and little Billy gets hit, the coach should be considered
negligent. True or false?: True
12. Mr. Jones wants to take his son Billy directly home from an away game
because Billy has a math for which he needs to study. (Assume that Billy's
parents are not having any marital difficulties). From a legal standpoint, what
is your response as a coach?: It is OK for Mr. Jones to take Billy
13. Mr. Jones wants to take his son Billy directly home from an away game
because Billy has a math test for which he needs to study. Jimmy Smith is in
the same math class and asks to go home with the Jones'. (Assume that Billy's
parents are not having any marital difficulties). From a legal standpoint, what
is your response as a coach?: It is OK for Mr. Jones to take Billy, but not Jimmy
14. An element of risk is a normal part of the activity - what is this?: Inherent risk
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15. An athlete's actions contribute to the harm he or she suffered - what is
this?: contributory negligence
16. An athlete knows the risks involved in an activity and chooses to participate
anyway - what is this?: Assumption of risk
17. The direct cause of the injury was a result of the forces of nature - what is
this?: Act of God
18. The best option from a legal standpoint, in transporting your team would
be?: Hire a professional driver and approved vehicle
19. Negligence is?: The failure to act as a reasonable person in a situation where someone is harmed
20. In selecting an approach to manage risk, you can choose to?: Eliminate, Accept, Avoid
or Transfer the risk
21. Your temperament will have an impact on your coaching style. True of
False?: True
22. How you were coached as an athlete will have an impact on your coaching
style. True or false?: True
23. Team culture is the social architecture that nurtures team psyche. True or
false?: True
24. A good leader will avoid confrontation when problems arise. True or false?-
: False
25. A good leader will motivate individuals to pursue group goals. True or false?-
: True
26. Character education can be defined as teaching young people the knowl-
edge, attitudes, beliefs, skills, and behaviors to be a good, kind, fair, and moral
people. True or false?: True
27. Teaching the identified principles of character involves creating a moral team
environment. True or false?: True
28. Teaching the identified principles of character involves explaining and dis-
cussing moral behavior. True or false?: True
29. The most effective way to teach character is to model moral behavior. True
or false?: True
30. Shaking hands after a contest and community service are traditions that
provide opportunities to practice moral behavior. True or false?: True
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