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COACHING PRINCIPLES TESTFeedback from others on how they see and react to a coach is a good way to increase
the coach's self-awareness.
Answer: A - Answers- a. true
b. false
A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many people happy as
possible.
Answer: B - Answers- a. true
b. false
What is the drawback when a coach bases her self-esteem on wins and losses in
competition?
Answer: E - Answers- a. The coach loses more athletic events.
b. The distance between the coach's public self and her real self increases.
c. Her athletes perceive the coach as weak when she loses.
d. The coach gains some control of her self-esteem.
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 - Answers- a. avoiding losses to less skilled opponents
b. being rewarded for winning
c. learning how to win consistently
d. learning how to lose without complaint
e. striving to win
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 - Answers- a. games style
b. command style
c. cooperative style
d. integrated style
e. submissive 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 - Answers- a. true
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 - Answers- a. believing the good
b. doing the good
c. encouraging the good
, d. rewarding the good
e. focusing on the good
A coach is likely to have the greatest effect on athletes' lives by teaching them about
Answer: A - Answers- a. character development
b. proficiency in technical skills
c. proficiency in tactical skills
d. physical conditioning
e. b and c
When mild hazing causes no physical discomfort, it is a harmless initiation ritual that
helps to build team cohesiveness.
Answer: B - Answers- a. true
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 - Answers- a. true
b. false
What should a coach do when working with an athlete with a disability?
Answer: E - Answers- a. Focus the coaching on what the athlete cannot do.
b. Increase the competitive risks and failures the athlete has to deal with.
c. Treat the athlete as more special than other athletes who are not disabled.
d. Assist the athlete even when she does not request assistance.
e. Disqualify the athlete if her disability creates a high risk to her well-being.
What does the coaching philosophy "Athletes first, winning second" emphasize?
Answer: D - Answers- a. Competitive sports for adolescents should be eliminated.
b. Cooperative games in which no score is kept are more important to athletes than
winning.
c. Winning is important only after athletes have matured.
d. Winning must be kept in perspective by a greater concern for the development of the
athletes.
e. b and c
The motto "Athletes first, winning second" suggests that winning should be a low priority
for a team.
Answer: B - Answers- a. true
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 - Answers- a. true
b. false
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