Coaching Principles Test 2/100 answered
Questions A+ Rated
A 15-year-old athlete legally purchased and took a drug that required no
prescription. Now he has slurred speech, loss of coordination, and slowed
breathing. What type of drug did he probably take?
c - -a. alcohol
b. amphetamine
c. inhalant
d. hallucinogen
e. tobacco
-A batter adjusts his swing to reach out for a pitch outside of the strike zone.
The complex set of mental rules he uses in making his swing is called
e - -a. an autonomic algorithm
b. a mental blueprint
c. a processing plan
d. a mind map
e. a motor program
-A coach is likely to be most successful instilling character in her athletes
when she
A (wrong) - -a. develops all team rules with little input from the athletes
b. lectures athletes about moral behavior
c. requires athletes to develop their personal concepts of character on their
own
d. models and teaches ethical decision making
e. a and b
-A coach is more likely to share decision making with athletes when he uses
which coaching style?
b - -a. command style
b. cooperative style
c. games style
d. integrated style
e. submissive style
-A coach provides little instruction and minimal guidance in organizing
activities and resolves discipline problems only when absolutely necessary.
The coach is more likely to use the submissive style of communication rather
than the command style of communication.
a - -a. true
b. false
, -A coach should delegate as many logistical responsibilities as practical
during the preseason.
a - -a. true
b. false
-A coach's primary tasks as a logistics manager include managing assistant
coaches, team managers, athletic trainers, and other staff.
b - -a. true
b. false
-A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many people
happy as possible.
b - -a. true
b. false
-A head coach values his own goals and places little importance on his
relationship with his assistant coach. When a conflict arises between them,
what is the head coach most likely to do?
b (wrong) - -a. Seek a compromise that makes both coaches happy.
b. Confront the assistant and seek to resolve the conflict positively.
c. Confront the assistant and try to force him to accept the head coach's
solution to the conflict.
d. Withdraw from the conflict and avoid confrontation.
e. Ask the assistant how he thinks the conflict could best be resolved.
-A healthy diet includes 10 to 15 percent fat.
b - -a. true
b. false
-A high school athlete who is beginning a resistance training program should
train three or four times per week.
b - -a. true
b. false
-A technique is practiced frequently and creates little likelihood of severe
injury. What is the recommended approach for managing the risk of
performing the technique?
c (wrong) - -a. Accept the risk.
b. Transfer the risk.
c. Avoid the risk.
d. Reevaluate the risk.
e. Ignore the risk.
-A very common coaching mistake is to provide inaccurate feedback and
advice on how to correct errors.
a - -a. true
Questions A+ Rated
A 15-year-old athlete legally purchased and took a drug that required no
prescription. Now he has slurred speech, loss of coordination, and slowed
breathing. What type of drug did he probably take?
c - -a. alcohol
b. amphetamine
c. inhalant
d. hallucinogen
e. tobacco
-A batter adjusts his swing to reach out for a pitch outside of the strike zone.
The complex set of mental rules he uses in making his swing is called
e - -a. an autonomic algorithm
b. a mental blueprint
c. a processing plan
d. a mind map
e. a motor program
-A coach is likely to be most successful instilling character in her athletes
when she
A (wrong) - -a. develops all team rules with little input from the athletes
b. lectures athletes about moral behavior
c. requires athletes to develop their personal concepts of character on their
own
d. models and teaches ethical decision making
e. a and b
-A coach is more likely to share decision making with athletes when he uses
which coaching style?
b - -a. command style
b. cooperative style
c. games style
d. integrated style
e. submissive style
-A coach provides little instruction and minimal guidance in organizing
activities and resolves discipline problems only when absolutely necessary.
The coach is more likely to use the submissive style of communication rather
than the command style of communication.
a - -a. true
b. false
, -A coach should delegate as many logistical responsibilities as practical
during the preseason.
a - -a. true
b. false
-A coach's primary tasks as a logistics manager include managing assistant
coaches, team managers, athletic trainers, and other staff.
b - -a. true
b. false
-A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many people
happy as possible.
b - -a. true
b. false
-A head coach values his own goals and places little importance on his
relationship with his assistant coach. When a conflict arises between them,
what is the head coach most likely to do?
b (wrong) - -a. Seek a compromise that makes both coaches happy.
b. Confront the assistant and seek to resolve the conflict positively.
c. Confront the assistant and try to force him to accept the head coach's
solution to the conflict.
d. Withdraw from the conflict and avoid confrontation.
e. Ask the assistant how he thinks the conflict could best be resolved.
-A healthy diet includes 10 to 15 percent fat.
b - -a. true
b. false
-A high school athlete who is beginning a resistance training program should
train three or four times per week.
b - -a. true
b. false
-A technique is practiced frequently and creates little likelihood of severe
injury. What is the recommended approach for managing the risk of
performing the technique?
c (wrong) - -a. Accept the risk.
b. Transfer the risk.
c. Avoid the risk.
d. Reevaluate the risk.
e. Ignore the risk.
-A very common coaching mistake is to provide inaccurate feedback and
advice on how to correct errors.
a - -a. true
