Coaching Test 1 – 85 NFHS Exam Questions with Correct Answers – Skill Development, Safety, Eligibility

This document includes 85 official-style questions and answers from the 2025/2026 NFHS Coaching Test 1, structured to aid in exam preparation and certification readiness. It thoroughly covers foundational coaching knowledge such as motor learning, skill acquisition stages (beginner, intermediate, advanced), tactical awareness, and teaching methods based on learning styles. Students and coaches will find detailed distinctions between open and closed skills, appropriate practice types (constant vs. variable), and when to apply whole versus part teaching methods. Additional topics include team management, the tactical interviewing process, warm-up/cool-down protocols, interscholastic sports philosophy, Title IX impact, coaching ethics, and the societal role of athletics in education. The document also outlines eligibility rules (including age, academic standing, and transfer regulations), and legal responsibilities related to inclusion and disability accommodation. It concludes with key coaching domains as defined by national sport standards. This resource is ideal for sports science students, education majors, trainee coaches, and anyone pursuing NFHS certification or preparing for coaching roles in interscholastic athletics. It's especially relevant for university-level programs in kinesiology, physical education, or sports coaching. Keywords: NFHS coaching test, interscholastic athletics, skill acquisition, motor learning, coaching stages, tactical ability, practice methods, eligibility rules, Title IX, coaching ethics, learning styles, open vs closed skills, feedback systems, warm-up protocols, cool-down, team management, sports education, coaching certification, student-centered coaching