WPE 115: Beginning Coaching
Techniques CAP 1/2 Exam Review
Good coaches talk about their expectations. Great coaches have athletes that meet their expectations.
How do you make certain that athletes meet your expectations? - correct answer ✔✔a. Establish which
behavioral choices are acceptable and which ones are not before poor choices can occur.
b. Talk about your expectations prior to tryouts.
c. Change attitudes with a style that encourages and allows young people to change.
d. All of the above.
Developing your coaching philosophy is a daunting prospect. When considering your philosophy, what
steps should you remember? - correct answer ✔✔a. My philosophy is educationally sound.
b. My philosophy is ethical.
c. My philosophy includes promoting sportsman like behaviors.
d. All of the above.
When developing the professional and personal relationships and expectations needed as a coach, the
following should be considered: - correct answer ✔✔a. A coach must be able to develop a good rapport
with any number of individuals and groups.
b. Diligence, enthusiasm, honesty and a love for the game are all part of a professional pride that should
be exhibited by any coach.
c. The coach becomes a model of all that the program represents.
d. All of the above.
"Open Gyms" are allowed if: - correct answer ✔✔c. The gym is open to all students and offers a variety
of sports activities and do not involve instruction, evaluation, or coaching.
The official representative of the school at interscholastic athletic activities is: - correct answer ✔✔a. The
coach.
, When considering whether your coaching philosophy is compatible with your personality, you should ask
yourself which of the following questions: - correct answer ✔✔a. Am I deliberate or aggressive?
b. Am I cautious or a risk taker?
c. Am I impulsive or a planner?
d. All of the above.
When creating your team culture, it is important to: - correct answer ✔✔a. Involve players in defining
team goals.
According to MHSSA regulations, if a coach is ejected from a contest and an assistant coach or an
assigned school representative is not available to continue as the coach: - correct answer ✔✔d. The
event is terminated and forfeited to the opponent.
When creating your team culture, you need to do which of the following: - correct answer ✔✔a. Create
an organizational system to assist in moving your team toward a goal.
Team culture includes: - correct answer ✔✔a. Acceptable reactions toward winning and losing.
b. Game protocols.
c. Practice procedures.
d. All of the above.
When demonstrating tasks, The coach should provide the athlete with: - correct answer ✔✔a. A full
example of the skill or task.
b. An example of correct form.
c. A range of different ways to complete the task.
d. Both a & b.
When having to confront a player about breaking a team rule, it is best to: - correct answer ✔✔b. Take a
moment to gain your composure so you are not responding with emotion.
Beyond having knowledge of the sport, a successful coach must: - correct answer ✔✔a. Understand the
learning needs of athletes.
Techniques CAP 1/2 Exam Review
Good coaches talk about their expectations. Great coaches have athletes that meet their expectations.
How do you make certain that athletes meet your expectations? - correct answer ✔✔a. Establish which
behavioral choices are acceptable and which ones are not before poor choices can occur.
b. Talk about your expectations prior to tryouts.
c. Change attitudes with a style that encourages and allows young people to change.
d. All of the above.
Developing your coaching philosophy is a daunting prospect. When considering your philosophy, what
steps should you remember? - correct answer ✔✔a. My philosophy is educationally sound.
b. My philosophy is ethical.
c. My philosophy includes promoting sportsman like behaviors.
d. All of the above.
When developing the professional and personal relationships and expectations needed as a coach, the
following should be considered: - correct answer ✔✔a. A coach must be able to develop a good rapport
with any number of individuals and groups.
b. Diligence, enthusiasm, honesty and a love for the game are all part of a professional pride that should
be exhibited by any coach.
c. The coach becomes a model of all that the program represents.
d. All of the above.
"Open Gyms" are allowed if: - correct answer ✔✔c. The gym is open to all students and offers a variety
of sports activities and do not involve instruction, evaluation, or coaching.
The official representative of the school at interscholastic athletic activities is: - correct answer ✔✔a. The
coach.
, When considering whether your coaching philosophy is compatible with your personality, you should ask
yourself which of the following questions: - correct answer ✔✔a. Am I deliberate or aggressive?
b. Am I cautious or a risk taker?
c. Am I impulsive or a planner?
d. All of the above.
When creating your team culture, it is important to: - correct answer ✔✔a. Involve players in defining
team goals.
According to MHSSA regulations, if a coach is ejected from a contest and an assistant coach or an
assigned school representative is not available to continue as the coach: - correct answer ✔✔d. The
event is terminated and forfeited to the opponent.
When creating your team culture, you need to do which of the following: - correct answer ✔✔a. Create
an organizational system to assist in moving your team toward a goal.
Team culture includes: - correct answer ✔✔a. Acceptable reactions toward winning and losing.
b. Game protocols.
c. Practice procedures.
d. All of the above.
When demonstrating tasks, The coach should provide the athlete with: - correct answer ✔✔a. A full
example of the skill or task.
b. An example of correct form.
c. A range of different ways to complete the task.
d. Both a & b.
When having to confront a player about breaking a team rule, it is best to: - correct answer ✔✔b. Take a
moment to gain your composure so you are not responding with emotion.
Beyond having knowledge of the sport, a successful coach must: - correct answer ✔✔a. Understand the
learning needs of athletes.
