Coaching Exam - Quiz Questions with
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It is the coaches legal duty to inform the athletes of the inherent risks of the sport. True
or false? - ANS- True
What is the first thing you should do after signing you contract to coach? - ANS-
Purchase liability insurance
It is the coach's legal duty to properly plan the activity both in terms of progression of
skill and proper execution of skills. True of false? - ANS- True
It is the coach's legal duty to provide a safe environment. True or false? - ANS- True
Specific supervision is necessary when you are introducing an activity, until players are
familiar enough with the activity to appreciate their own ability to do the activity, and are
able to understand and adhere to the safety procedures established. True or false? -
ANS- True
Team rules can supersede parental rights. True or false? - ANS- False
Parental permission forms insure that you cannot be sued. True or false? - ANS- False
If Johnny's catcher's gear doesn't fit properly, and he is injured by a foul tip, you as the
coach should be considered negligent. True or false? - ANS- True
If Johnny's catcher's gear does fit properly, and he is injured by a foul tip, you as the
coach should be considered negligent. True or false? - ANS- False
If lightning strikes out of a clear blue sky and hits little Billy with no warning, a coach
should be considered negligent. True or false? - ANS- False
If a coach keeps his team on the field during a thunderstorm with lightening striking all
around and little Billy gets hit, the coach should be considered negligent. True or false? -
ANS- True
Mr. Jones wants to take his son Billy directly home from an away game because Billy has
a math for which he needs to study. (Assume that Billy's parents are not having any
, marital difficulties). From a legal standpoint, what is your response as a coach? - ANS- It
is OK for Mr. Jones to take Billy
Mr. Jones wants to take his son Billy directly home from an away game because Billy has
a math test for which he needs to study. Jimmy Smith is in the same math class and asks
to go home with the Jones'. (Assume that Billy's parents are not having any marital
difficulties). From a legal standpoint, what is your response as a coach? - ANS- It is OK
for Mr. Jones to take Billy, but not Jimmy
An element of risk is a normal part of the activity - what is this? - ANS- Inherent risk
An athlete's actions contribute to the harm he or she suffered - what is this? - ANS-
contributory negligence
An athlete knows the risks involved in an activity and chooses to participate anyway -
what is this? - ANS- Assumption of risk
The direct cause of the injury was a result of the forces of nature - what is this? - ANS-
Act of God
The best option from a legal standpoint, in transporting your team would be? - ANS- Hire
a professional driver and approved vehicle
Negligence is? - ANS- The failure to act as a reasonable person in a situation where
someone is harmed
In selecting an approach to manage risk, you can choose to? - ANS- Eliminate, Accept,
Avoid or Transfer the risk
Your temperament will have an impact on your coaching style. True of False? - ANS-
True
How you were coached as an athlete will have an impact on your coaching style. True or
false? - ANS- True
Team culture is the social architecture that nurtures team psyche. True or false? - ANS-
True
A good leader will avoid confrontation when problems arise. True or false? - ANS- False
A good leader will motivate individuals to pursue group goals. True or false? - ANS- True
correct Answers 2025/2026 A+ Graded
100% Verified
It is the coaches legal duty to inform the athletes of the inherent risks of the sport. True
or false? - ANS- True
What is the first thing you should do after signing you contract to coach? - ANS-
Purchase liability insurance
It is the coach's legal duty to properly plan the activity both in terms of progression of
skill and proper execution of skills. True of false? - ANS- True
It is the coach's legal duty to provide a safe environment. True or false? - ANS- True
Specific supervision is necessary when you are introducing an activity, until players are
familiar enough with the activity to appreciate their own ability to do the activity, and are
able to understand and adhere to the safety procedures established. True or false? -
ANS- True
Team rules can supersede parental rights. True or false? - ANS- False
Parental permission forms insure that you cannot be sued. True or false? - ANS- False
If Johnny's catcher's gear doesn't fit properly, and he is injured by a foul tip, you as the
coach should be considered negligent. True or false? - ANS- True
If Johnny's catcher's gear does fit properly, and he is injured by a foul tip, you as the
coach should be considered negligent. True or false? - ANS- False
If lightning strikes out of a clear blue sky and hits little Billy with no warning, a coach
should be considered negligent. True or false? - ANS- False
If a coach keeps his team on the field during a thunderstorm with lightening striking all
around and little Billy gets hit, the coach should be considered negligent. True or false? -
ANS- True
Mr. Jones wants to take his son Billy directly home from an away game because Billy has
a math for which he needs to study. (Assume that Billy's parents are not having any
, marital difficulties). From a legal standpoint, what is your response as a coach? - ANS- It
is OK for Mr. Jones to take Billy
Mr. Jones wants to take his son Billy directly home from an away game because Billy has
a math test for which he needs to study. Jimmy Smith is in the same math class and asks
to go home with the Jones'. (Assume that Billy's parents are not having any marital
difficulties). From a legal standpoint, what is your response as a coach? - ANS- It is OK
for Mr. Jones to take Billy, but not Jimmy
An element of risk is a normal part of the activity - what is this? - ANS- Inherent risk
An athlete's actions contribute to the harm he or she suffered - what is this? - ANS-
contributory negligence
An athlete knows the risks involved in an activity and chooses to participate anyway -
what is this? - ANS- Assumption of risk
The direct cause of the injury was a result of the forces of nature - what is this? - ANS-
Act of God
The best option from a legal standpoint, in transporting your team would be? - ANS- Hire
a professional driver and approved vehicle
Negligence is? - ANS- The failure to act as a reasonable person in a situation where
someone is harmed
In selecting an approach to manage risk, you can choose to? - ANS- Eliminate, Accept,
Avoid or Transfer the risk
Your temperament will have an impact on your coaching style. True of False? - ANS-
True
How you were coached as an athlete will have an impact on your coaching style. True or
false? - ANS- True
Team culture is the social architecture that nurtures team psyche. True or false? - ANS-
True
A good leader will avoid confrontation when problems arise. True or false? - ANS- False
A good leader will motivate individuals to pursue group goals. True or false? - ANS- True
