PRINCIPLES OF COACHING CHAPTER 6
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Poor listeners? - Answer-- So busy commanding that they never give others a chance to
speak
- Assume that they know it all and that athletes should be seen and not heard
Improve listening skills? - Answer-- Recognize need to listen
- Concentrate on listening
- Avoid interrupting your athletes
- Respect the rights of your athletes to share their views with you
Categories of nonverbal communication - Answer-- Body motion
- Physical Characteristics
- Touching Behavior
- Voice Characteristics
- Body Position
The Dimensions of Communication? - Answer-- Not only sending, but also receiving
them
- Verbal and Nonverbal messages
- Content and Emotion
Command Style Communication - Answer-- Demanding aggressively
- Intimidating body language
- More talking, less listening
- Accuse and blame when things go wrong
- Approach communication as competition
- Win by interrupting, shouting, and attacking the other person rather than speaking to
the issue at hand
- Drives athletes and others away
Submissive-Style Communication - Answer-- Rarely express their own viewpoint
- Express agreement and disagreement
- Uncertain, speak in a soft voice
- Beat around the bush
- Nonverbally express their lack of confidence
- Avoid direct eye contact
- Stay at a distance from those whom they are speaking to
-Avoidance of difficult issues
Cooperative Style Communication - Answer-- Based on mutual respect between coach
and athlete
- Communicate in a straightforward, positive, and confident way
- Allow and encourage others to do the same
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Poor listeners? - Answer-- So busy commanding that they never give others a chance to
speak
- Assume that they know it all and that athletes should be seen and not heard
Improve listening skills? - Answer-- Recognize need to listen
- Concentrate on listening
- Avoid interrupting your athletes
- Respect the rights of your athletes to share their views with you
Categories of nonverbal communication - Answer-- Body motion
- Physical Characteristics
- Touching Behavior
- Voice Characteristics
- Body Position
The Dimensions of Communication? - Answer-- Not only sending, but also receiving
them
- Verbal and Nonverbal messages
- Content and Emotion
Command Style Communication - Answer-- Demanding aggressively
- Intimidating body language
- More talking, less listening
- Accuse and blame when things go wrong
- Approach communication as competition
- Win by interrupting, shouting, and attacking the other person rather than speaking to
the issue at hand
- Drives athletes and others away
Submissive-Style Communication - Answer-- Rarely express their own viewpoint
- Express agreement and disagreement
- Uncertain, speak in a soft voice
- Beat around the bush
- Nonverbally express their lack of confidence
- Avoid direct eye contact
- Stay at a distance from those whom they are speaking to
-Avoidance of difficult issues
Cooperative Style Communication - Answer-- Based on mutual respect between coach
and athlete
- Communicate in a straightforward, positive, and confident way
- Allow and encourage others to do the same
