NFHS Exam
leadership skills - Answer -For the coach, a primary objective of students' involvement in athletics is to
develop the athletes':
F - Answer -A coach should stress to his/her athletes, that the best measure of their season's success is
their win/loss record. TF
wearing school colors during spirit week - Answer -Which of the following does NOT demonstrate(s) a
coach's professionalism?
punctuality
working hard/strong work ethic
maintaining appropriate relationships with parents, colleagues and students
wearing school colors during spirit week
being well organized
T - Answer -Promoting positive citizenship, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle are among the top five
educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics. TF
F - Answer -Teachable moments" should be maximized by coaches throughout any season. An example
of a teachable moment may come after a huge win, when the coach reinforces what a great job the
team did in completely dominating the opponent. TF
, increasing the numbers of locker room and training facilities for women in college sports - Answer -A
tremendous impact was made on ___ by Title IX legislation, passed in 1972.
1. increasing the numbers of locker room and training facilities for women in college sports
2. increasing the number of minority referees/umpires in college sports
3. increasing participation for girls in interscholastic sports in American schools
4. decreasing the numbers of athletes who were cut from athletic teams
5. providing greater financial assistance for minority males in college sports
T - Answer -Interscholastic coaches who maintain student-centered coaching philosophies regard the
creation of a safe, non-threatening and respectful environment that provides students the opportunity
to develop skills and learn personal responsibility, as their number one responsibility. TF
F - Answer -A coach can best create and organize developmentally appropriate experiences for student
athletes, by considering students at the interscholastic level as smaller, younger versions of college or
professional athletes.
interscholastic athletes - Answer -Promoting learning in all areas of development is the primary
purpose/responsibility of:
public education as a whole
athletic trainers
interscholastic athletics
guidance counselors
academic and career programs
coaching philosophy - Answer -By identifying your values and exploring how your values are consistent
with the mission and purpose of interscholastic activities, you (as coach) can best develop your:
reputation as a winning coach
relationship with teachers
leadership skills - Answer -For the coach, a primary objective of students' involvement in athletics is to
develop the athletes':
F - Answer -A coach should stress to his/her athletes, that the best measure of their season's success is
their win/loss record. TF
wearing school colors during spirit week - Answer -Which of the following does NOT demonstrate(s) a
coach's professionalism?
punctuality
working hard/strong work ethic
maintaining appropriate relationships with parents, colleagues and students
wearing school colors during spirit week
being well organized
T - Answer -Promoting positive citizenship, sportsmanship, and a healthy lifestyle are among the top five
educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics. TF
F - Answer -Teachable moments" should be maximized by coaches throughout any season. An example
of a teachable moment may come after a huge win, when the coach reinforces what a great job the
team did in completely dominating the opponent. TF
, increasing the numbers of locker room and training facilities for women in college sports - Answer -A
tremendous impact was made on ___ by Title IX legislation, passed in 1972.
1. increasing the numbers of locker room and training facilities for women in college sports
2. increasing the number of minority referees/umpires in college sports
3. increasing participation for girls in interscholastic sports in American schools
4. decreasing the numbers of athletes who were cut from athletic teams
5. providing greater financial assistance for minority males in college sports
T - Answer -Interscholastic coaches who maintain student-centered coaching philosophies regard the
creation of a safe, non-threatening and respectful environment that provides students the opportunity
to develop skills and learn personal responsibility, as their number one responsibility. TF
F - Answer -A coach can best create and organize developmentally appropriate experiences for student
athletes, by considering students at the interscholastic level as smaller, younger versions of college or
professional athletes.
interscholastic athletes - Answer -Promoting learning in all areas of development is the primary
purpose/responsibility of:
public education as a whole
athletic trainers
interscholastic athletics
guidance counselors
academic and career programs
coaching philosophy - Answer -By identifying your values and exploring how your values are consistent
with the mission and purpose of interscholastic activities, you (as coach) can best develop your:
reputation as a winning coach
relationship with teachers
