NFHS Principles of coaching
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1.1 The purpose of student-centered athletics is to win and lose with class.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -False
1.2 The most important indicator of a successful interscholastic teach/coach is
wins and losses.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -False
,1.3 A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for
students to develop leadership skills through athletics.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -True
1.4 The communication of your coaching philosophy will happen by chance, and
it is not necessary to have a plan to implement the philosophy.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -False
1.5 Research has shown that the more an individual focuses on winning, the
higher the likelihood that he or she will cheat or participate in unsportsmanlike
behavior.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -True
1.6 The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics include:
Healthy Lifestyle
Communication
Winning
Financial Independence
,Promote Learning
Life Skills
Sportsmanship
Citizenship - - ANSWER✔✔ - -Healthy Lifestyle
Promote Learning
Life Skills
Sportsmanship
Citizenship
1.7 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of a concrete knowledge base
of the sport?
Managerial
Interpersonal
Tactical
Technical
Communication - - ANSWER✔✔ - -Technical
1.8 Which of the following is not an example of a professional development
opportunity for interscholastic teacher/coaches?
, Completing various NFHS certifications
Attending workshops and conferences from accredited organizations
Joining professional organizations and coaching associations.
Attending a college game
Attending coaching clinics at local universities. - - ANSWER✔✔ - -
Attending a college game
1.9 Which of the following is not an attribute that students are looking for in a
teacher/coach?
Personal Concern
Motivation
Confidence
Fairness and Consistency
Winning Record
Competence
Support
Approachability - - ANSWER✔✔ - -NOT PERSONAL CONCERN
1.10 Choose all answers that are incorrect. A coaches influence is...
Exam Study Guide – Practice
Questions with Verified
Answers. GRADED A+. Latest
2026/2027 Update
1.1 The purpose of student-centered athletics is to win and lose with class.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -False
1.2 The most important indicator of a successful interscholastic teach/coach is
wins and losses.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -False
,1.3 A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities and opportunities for
students to develop leadership skills through athletics.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -True
1.4 The communication of your coaching philosophy will happen by chance, and
it is not necessary to have a plan to implement the philosophy.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -False
1.5 Research has shown that the more an individual focuses on winning, the
higher the likelihood that he or she will cheat or participate in unsportsmanlike
behavior.
T/F - - ANSWER✔✔ - -True
1.6 The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics include:
Healthy Lifestyle
Communication
Winning
Financial Independence
,Promote Learning
Life Skills
Sportsmanship
Citizenship - - ANSWER✔✔ - -Healthy Lifestyle
Promote Learning
Life Skills
Sportsmanship
Citizenship
1.7 Which of the four coaching skill sets consists of a concrete knowledge base
of the sport?
Managerial
Interpersonal
Tactical
Technical
Communication - - ANSWER✔✔ - -Technical
1.8 Which of the following is not an example of a professional development
opportunity for interscholastic teacher/coaches?
, Completing various NFHS certifications
Attending workshops and conferences from accredited organizations
Joining professional organizations and coaching associations.
Attending a college game
Attending coaching clinics at local universities. - - ANSWER✔✔ - -
Attending a college game
1.9 Which of the following is not an attribute that students are looking for in a
teacher/coach?
Personal Concern
Motivation
Confidence
Fairness and Consistency
Winning Record
Competence
Support
Approachability - - ANSWER✔✔ - -NOT PERSONAL CONCERN
1.10 Choose all answers that are incorrect. A coaches influence is...
