Coaching Principles Test/100
Questions with Answers
Feedback from others on how they see and react to a coach is a good way to
increase the coach's self-awareness.
Answer: A - -a. true
-A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many people
happy as possible.
Answer: B - -b. false
-What is the drawback when a coach bases her self-esteem on wins and
losses in competition?
Answer: E - -e. The coach loses some control of her self-esteem.
-In order for coaches and athletes to keep winning in proper perspective,
what goal should they emphasize?
Answer: E - -e. striving to win
-What does the coaching philosophy "Athletes first, winning second"
emphasize?
Answer: D - -d. Winning must be kept in perspective by a greater concern for
the development of the athletes.
-The motto "Athletes first, winning second" suggests that winning should be
a low priority for a team.
Answer: B - -b. false
-When athletes and coaching assistants are empowered, they are more
likely to believe they are making a positive contribution to the team.
Answer: A - -a. true
-When a coach permits athletes to make most of the decisions, encourages
them to just play and have a good time, and avoids dealing with discipline
problems, what is the coach's primary coaching style?
Answer: E - -e. submissive style
-When a coach makes winning the primary objective even when it stifles the
athletes' motivation and enjoyment, what is the coach's primary coaching
style?
Answer: B - -b. command style
, -The submissive style of coaching assumes the coach knows when to direct
the athletes and when to allow the athletes to make decisions for
themselves.
Answer: B - -b. false
-As defined by Thomas Lickona, good character consists of three attributes.
The first two are knowing the good and desiring the good. What is the third
attribute?
Answer: B - -b. doing the good
-A coach is likely to have the greatest effect on athletes' lives by teaching
them about
Answer: A - -a. character development
-When mild hazing causes no physical discomfort, it is a harmless initiation
ritual that helps to build team cohesiveness.
Answer: B - -b. false
-When athletes demonstrate appropriate ethical behavior, the coach should
reward the behavior even if it is not exactly what the coach would have
demonstrated.
Answer: A - -a. true
-What should a coach do when working with an athlete with a disability?
Answer: E - -e. Disqualify the athlete if her disability creates a high risk to
her well-being.
-The expectations of teachers and coaches can affect how athletes with low
self-esteem tend to perform.
Answer: A - -a. true
-Typically, an athlete's peer group provides the most influence on the
athlete's thinking and life choices when the athlete is in what stage of
development?
Answer: C - -c. middle adolescence (15 to 17 years)
-What should a coach do to more effectively coach athletes of varying
cultural backgrounds?
Answer: A - -a. Understand the athletes' cultural heritages and how they
might influence his coaching.
-Athletes should be matched for competition based on their chronological
age to prevent the risk of injury to younger athletes.
Answer: B - -b. false
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