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Coaching Principles TEST 2026/2027 Questions and
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Question:
Communication Interpersonal Technical Managerial Tactical
Answer:
Tactical ✔✔1.14 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of communication, social skills, and
motivation? Technical Managerial Integrity Tactical Interpersonal - ✔✔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 - ✔✔Managerial ✔✔1.16
Who is the most influential individual in determining the outcomes of interscholastic sports?
Athletic Administrator Parent Player Principal Coach - ✔✔NOT ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR
✔✔1.17 The influence of a teacher/coach is restricted to the athletic context. T/F - ✔✔False
✔✔1.18 The relationship between the student, parents, and coach is called the. athletic theory
athletic cinterfuge athletic triangle athletic circle athletic team - ✔✔athletic triangle ✔✔1.19 Your
behavior will have the most significant impact on your players lives. T/F - ✔✔True ✔✔1.20 Your
principals, values, beliefs, and opinions about coaching is called your. mission statement vision
statement coaching paradigm coaching philosophy coaching path - ✔✔coaching philosophy
✔✔1.21 You coaching philosophy does not have to be consistent with the schools mission
statement since athletics are an after school activity, and not directly related to the classroom. T/F -
✔✔False ✔✔1.22 Finish the following quote by Theodore Roosevelt, "People don't care how much
you know, until they.". know that you are concerned about their well being". know that you can
win". know that you will push them to their limit".know how much you care". know that you are on
their side" - ✔✔.know how much you care" ✔✔1.23 Which of the Expected Outcomes of
Interscholastic Athletics expects a student to acquire knowledge, attitudes, experience and skills that
will prepare the to be a productive member of society? Communication Citizenship Winning Life
Skills Sportsmanship - ✔✔Citizenship ✔✔2.1 According to NFHS, which of the following is a
managerial skill that all coaches are expected to perform? Choose all that apply. Administrative
Structure Programming Preparation Time management Weekly talk show appearance Legal
Responsibilities Field Maintenance - ✔✔.6/1 Programming Preparation Time management ✔✔2.2
The name of the organization that oversees interscholastic athletics in South Carolina is called the
South Carolina High School Athletic Association. - ✔✔False ✔✔2.3 In SC, how long is a student
ineligible if they do not meet the transfer requirements when moving from one school to another? 1
semester Cannot participate in the current semester that they transferred. 1 year 2 months - ✔✔1
year ✔✔2.4 A student-athlete in SC cannot be over the age of ______ before July 1 in order to
participate in interscholastic athletics. 20 - ✔✔19 ✔✔2.5 In SC, which sports are not considered a
contact sport, and as a result, 7th and 8th graders can participate at the varsity level? Choose all that
, apply. Football Baseball/Softball Lacrosse Wrestling Swimming Soccer Basketball -
✔✔Baseball/Softball Swimming Basketball ✔✔2.6 A coach steps out of practice to take a phone
call. While the coach is on the phone, a player is injured while horse-playing. The teacher/coach
could be negligent because what duty was breached? None of the listed Duty to Supervise Duty to
Teach Properly Duty to Evaluate Injury Duty to Plan - ✔✔Duty to Supervise ✔✔2.7 Establishing
communication is an important role for coaches. Communication should be established in both
written and verbal form outlining how teams will be selected. during the preseason None of the
listed during the off-season during the in-season - ✔✔during the off-season ✔✔2.8 Maintaining
accurate and complete financial records and operating within the school district guidelines for
fundraising is not an important role for a coach. T/F - ✔✔False ✔✔2.9 When matching players for
a drill in practice, which of the following is the least important characteristic. ability height weight
years on the team age - ✔✔NOT YEARS ON THE TEAM ✔✔2.10 Which of the following
strategies will help a head coach work most effectively with an assistant coach? Dictate all decisions
and tasks and rule with an iron fist. Manage tensions by telling the assistant coach to abide by your
rules. Delegate only small tasks to the assistant and handle all the major decisions alone. Delegate
responsibilities and encourage an open exchange of ideas. - ✔✔Delegate responsibilities and
encourage an open exchange of ideas. ✔✔2.11 Establishing and maintaining a professional
relationship between you and your students is not integral to the interscholastic athletic experience.
T/F - ✔✔False ✔✔2.12 Who is responsible for the execution of the emergency action plan if a
student is injured during a contest? Athletic Director Athletic Trainer Teacher/Coach Principal None
of the listed - ✔✔Teacher/Coach ✔✔2.13 Which of the following is addressed by the state
association's eligibility rules and is intended to prohibit students from pursuing or being recruited by
other schools solely for athletic purposes? Transfer/Residency Pre-Participation Evaluation
Maximum Particiaption Restitution None of the listed - ✔✔Transfer/Residency ✔✔2.14 Select all
that apply: The American with Disabilities Act requires that public facilities and programs
accommodate an individual with a defined disability unless the accommodation leads to.
Fundamental alteration of a program Limits ability of teammates to practice/play Undue
administrative burden Excessive costs - ✔✔Fundamental alteration of a program Undue
administrative burden Excessive costs ✔✔2.15 Which of the following is not necessary in an
emergency action plan? In the case of life threatening injuries, administer first aid to the injured
athlete. None of the listed Notify parents/guardians once the athletic event is completed. Personally
call or have someone call emergency medical personnel - ✔✔NOT NONE OF THE LISTED
✔✔2.16 Which of the following would be considered Stakeholders? Select all that apply.
administrators faculty fellow coaches students parents - ✔✔1.6/2 administrators fellow coaches
students parents ✔✔2.17 The more effective a coach is at communicating with parents/guardians,
the better the experience for all involved. T/F - ✔✔True ✔✔2.18 Select the items that should be
covered with stakeholders (Select all that apply). Time commitment Transportation arrangements
Eligibility rules Evaluation and selection process Color scheme of new uniforms Team rules -
✔✔Time commitment Transportation arrangements Eligibility rules Evaluation and selection
process Team rules ✔✔2.19 A football player begins practice without having the necessary pads in
their pants as required by NFHS rules, due to the coach not having time to get the correct items
before practice. The player receives a career ending injury. What negligent duty may have been
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
Coaching Principles TEST 2026/2027 Questions and
Answers Verified Solutions Latest Update
Question:
Communication Interpersonal Technical Managerial Tactical
Answer:
Tactical ✔✔1.14 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of communication, social skills, and
motivation? Technical Managerial Integrity Tactical Interpersonal - ✔✔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 - ✔✔Managerial ✔✔1.16
Who is the most influential individual in determining the outcomes of interscholastic sports?
Athletic Administrator Parent Player Principal Coach - ✔✔NOT ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR
✔✔1.17 The influence of a teacher/coach is restricted to the athletic context. T/F - ✔✔False
✔✔1.18 The relationship between the student, parents, and coach is called the. athletic theory
athletic cinterfuge athletic triangle athletic circle athletic team - ✔✔athletic triangle ✔✔1.19 Your
behavior will have the most significant impact on your players lives. T/F - ✔✔True ✔✔1.20 Your
principals, values, beliefs, and opinions about coaching is called your. mission statement vision
statement coaching paradigm coaching philosophy coaching path - ✔✔coaching philosophy
✔✔1.21 You coaching philosophy does not have to be consistent with the schools mission
statement since athletics are an after school activity, and not directly related to the classroom. T/F -
✔✔False ✔✔1.22 Finish the following quote by Theodore Roosevelt, "People don't care how much
you know, until they.". know that you are concerned about their well being". know that you can
win". know that you will push them to their limit".know how much you care". know that you are on
their side" - ✔✔.know how much you care" ✔✔1.23 Which of the Expected Outcomes of
Interscholastic Athletics expects a student to acquire knowledge, attitudes, experience and skills that
will prepare the to be a productive member of society? Communication Citizenship Winning Life
Skills Sportsmanship - ✔✔Citizenship ✔✔2.1 According to NFHS, which of the following is a
managerial skill that all coaches are expected to perform? Choose all that apply. Administrative
Structure Programming Preparation Time management Weekly talk show appearance Legal
Responsibilities Field Maintenance - ✔✔.6/1 Programming Preparation Time management ✔✔2.2
The name of the organization that oversees interscholastic athletics in South Carolina is called the
South Carolina High School Athletic Association. - ✔✔False ✔✔2.3 In SC, how long is a student
ineligible if they do not meet the transfer requirements when moving from one school to another? 1
semester Cannot participate in the current semester that they transferred. 1 year 2 months - ✔✔1
year ✔✔2.4 A student-athlete in SC cannot be over the age of ______ before July 1 in order to
participate in interscholastic athletics. 20 - ✔✔19 ✔✔2.5 In SC, which sports are not considered a
contact sport, and as a result, 7th and 8th graders can participate at the varsity level? Choose all that
, apply. Football Baseball/Softball Lacrosse Wrestling Swimming Soccer Basketball -
✔✔Baseball/Softball Swimming Basketball ✔✔2.6 A coach steps out of practice to take a phone
call. While the coach is on the phone, a player is injured while horse-playing. The teacher/coach
could be negligent because what duty was breached? None of the listed Duty to Supervise Duty to
Teach Properly Duty to Evaluate Injury Duty to Plan - ✔✔Duty to Supervise ✔✔2.7 Establishing
communication is an important role for coaches. Communication should be established in both
written and verbal form outlining how teams will be selected. during the preseason None of the
listed during the off-season during the in-season - ✔✔during the off-season ✔✔2.8 Maintaining
accurate and complete financial records and operating within the school district guidelines for
fundraising is not an important role for a coach. T/F - ✔✔False ✔✔2.9 When matching players for
a drill in practice, which of the following is the least important characteristic. ability height weight
years on the team age - ✔✔NOT YEARS ON THE TEAM ✔✔2.10 Which of the following
strategies will help a head coach work most effectively with an assistant coach? Dictate all decisions
and tasks and rule with an iron fist. Manage tensions by telling the assistant coach to abide by your
rules. Delegate only small tasks to the assistant and handle all the major decisions alone. Delegate
responsibilities and encourage an open exchange of ideas. - ✔✔Delegate responsibilities and
encourage an open exchange of ideas. ✔✔2.11 Establishing and maintaining a professional
relationship between you and your students is not integral to the interscholastic athletic experience.
T/F - ✔✔False ✔✔2.12 Who is responsible for the execution of the emergency action plan if a
student is injured during a contest? Athletic Director Athletic Trainer Teacher/Coach Principal None
of the listed - ✔✔Teacher/Coach ✔✔2.13 Which of the following is addressed by the state
association's eligibility rules and is intended to prohibit students from pursuing or being recruited by
other schools solely for athletic purposes? Transfer/Residency Pre-Participation Evaluation
Maximum Particiaption Restitution None of the listed - ✔✔Transfer/Residency ✔✔2.14 Select all
that apply: The American with Disabilities Act requires that public facilities and programs
accommodate an individual with a defined disability unless the accommodation leads to.
Fundamental alteration of a program Limits ability of teammates to practice/play Undue
administrative burden Excessive costs - ✔✔Fundamental alteration of a program Undue
administrative burden Excessive costs ✔✔2.15 Which of the following is not necessary in an
emergency action plan? In the case of life threatening injuries, administer first aid to the injured
athlete. None of the listed Notify parents/guardians once the athletic event is completed. Personally
call or have someone call emergency medical personnel - ✔✔NOT NONE OF THE LISTED
✔✔2.16 Which of the following would be considered Stakeholders? Select all that apply.
administrators faculty fellow coaches students parents - ✔✔1.6/2 administrators fellow coaches
students parents ✔✔2.17 The more effective a coach is at communicating with parents/guardians,
the better the experience for all involved. T/F - ✔✔True ✔✔2.18 Select the items that should be
covered with stakeholders (Select all that apply). Time commitment Transportation arrangements
Eligibility rules Evaluation and selection process Color scheme of new uniforms Team rules -
✔✔Time commitment Transportation arrangements Eligibility rules Evaluation and selection
process Team rules ✔✔2.19 A football player begins practice without having the necessary pads in
their pants as required by NFHS rules, due to the coach not having time to get the correct items
before practice. The player receives a career ending injury. What negligent duty may have been
