A teacher/coach is interested in evaluating student progress in the program. Which suggestion would you offer the teacher/coach?
-Develop a list of activi... [Show More] ties and behaviors vital to development and performance and then on a weekly basis have students rate themselves on each activity/behavior
-Meet with students to discuss their progress
Which guidelines should a teacher/coach incorporate into a program evaluation?
-Evaluate whether the program achieved its stated learning objectives and goals
-Determine how successful you were in teaching specific sport skills, sportsmanship, citizenship, a healthy lifestyle, and various life skills
-Be proactive in identifying areas of concern and use this opportunity to make changes and enhance your program
-Collect information from all stakeholders including your athletic director, students, and parents/guardians
The best use of post-competition time is:
To briefly reinforce the behaviors you observed that were consistent with the values of the program and remind students to follow post-competition hydration and nutrition plans
Which of the following tips can be helpful during a pre-game speech? (Select all that apply).
-Be brief and use the time to reinforce what you have been coaching all week or all season
-Help students focus on what is important
-Offer positive encouragement and reinforce the game plan that the student or team has worked on all week
Which statement best reflects the elements that should be incorporated into an effective practice plan?
An effective practice plan includes learning objectives, equipment requirements, structure of each session, and important points to emphasize during practice sessions
Complete the following sentence. The decision to use the whole, combined, or part approach when teaching a skill should be determined by the ________and___________of the skill.
Interdependence and complexity
Which of the following is true about the length and duration of practice sessions?
If a skill causes physical fatigue or demands intense concentration practice sessions should be short and frequent
When a task is open (e.g., a rally in tennis), a teacher/coach should design practice sessions to:
Be predominantly "game-like" so that the student becomes better at adapting, adjusting, and anticipating changes
T/F Designing programs that combine all three learning styles is the most effective approach in the promotion of learning.
True
Before providing feedback regarding poor tactical performance, a teacher/coach should:
Assess whether the student has the physiological or technical skill to be able to execute the tactical decision
To engage in effective observation for tactical interviewing a teacher/coach should:
Closely observe students and evaluate whether students are making the "right choice" at the "right time" in the "right place"
Constant practice would be most effective in learning a skill under which conditions?
-When the conditions under which the skill is executed do not change
-When students are just starting to learn the skill
During the beginning stage of learning, the teacher/coach can use which of the following learning tactics?
Focus on the general idea of how to execute a technique and provide feedback after every success
Learning is defined as:
The process of acquiring knowledge or skill through study, experience, or teaching
Technical skill development should be the primary focus during which stage of learning?
Beginning
When heat-related illness symptoms are apparent a teacher/coach should (check all that apply
-Move the student out of sun and into shade or other cooler environment
-Encourage skin cooling evaporation using water and fans
Students can check their hydration status by
Examining their urine and if it looks like apple juice they are dehydrated
Which statement represents a good strategy for post-workout snacks or meals?
A carbohydrate snack consumed within 30 minutes after the competition or practice will allow the body to start the recovery process faster
Complete the following sentence. An activity that is relatively short in time (< 10 seconds) and has few repetitions predominately uses the _____________ energy system.
ATP/PC
Training during the competitive season should
Focus on improving anaerobic systems and the tactics and techniques related to the sport
What is the main difference between aerobic and anaerobic replenishment of energy?
The use of oxygen
The principle of periodization would say:
Rest is an important component of your training program
Which of the statements is NOT true about growth spurts?
The peak velocity of the growth spurt starts sooner in males compared to females
Given that most female students will reach their adult height in their sophomore year of high school and will continue to gain weight during high school as a part of healthy growth and development, a teacher/coach should:
Encourage students to get appropriate levels of carbohydrates, iron, and calcium
A pre-game meal should:
Contain high-carbohydrate foods that represent 2/3 of the meal
One component of the basic treatment plan (R.I.C.E.) is rest. Which of the following represents how best to have students rest following an injury?
Rest the injured area by not using the injured part in ways recommended by a medical professional
Unexplained changes in body composition, mood swings, and performance increases or decrease, all can signal the use of performance-enhancing drugs.
True
Which of the following statements is true about the typical training week?
Follow high stress days by physiologically easier days and focus on technique and tactics
The principle of individualization would say:
You should adapt your training session to the different needs of your students
Which statement best represents what occurs during the body of the workout (i.e., the main part of the workout)?
With little rest between repetitions, fatigue will place increased stress on the ability of the student to execute the desired technique correctly, but it will also stimulate energy replenishing mechanisms
An effective cool down typically:
Lasts 10 minutes and involves low intensity activity similar to that used in the sport
Males continue to make significant gains in weight until age 22 and differential weight changes can cause some males to try to become heavier by using supplements or performance-enhancing drugs.
True
For every pound lost during practice, a student should drink how much fluid?
16 to 20 ounces
Coaches who use the principles of periodization and individualization in their program will significantly minimize injuries
True
If a student has reduced exercise capacity and when asked, responds, "I feel hot," a heat-related illness can be suspected.
True
True / false
Fitness should never be used as punishment in interscholastic athletics.
True
True / false
If we are to ensure that all students are included and fully engaged in athletics, the teacher/coach needs to work hard to establish an environment that promotes task involvement.
True
Jeremy, a soccer player, focuses on doing better than others do and brags about how little he has to
work to outperform others. Which of the following best describes Jeremy?
he is an "ego-involved" student
Which of the following best describes "relatedness" in interscholastic athletics?
being connected to others on the team
How can a teacher/coach increase the level of student relatedness on the team?
Take the time to really get to know your students
Which of the following best describes the communication process?
Communication involves creating, delivering, and receiving messages effectively
which of the following is a SMART goal?
I would like to jump 6 ft. 1 in. in the high jump by the end of the season
Which of the following is an effective way to improve concentration in your students?
Develop trigger words to stay in the moment and focus
Research has shown that the optimal level of arousal for the performance of a particular athletic task is dependent on which of the following variables?
The task itself and the individual performing the task
Which of the following are effective strategies for communicating information non-verbally?
-Maintain eye contact without staring
-Smile
-Maintain a posture of relaxed confidence
During tennis practice, a student is observing where the shots are going and making adjustments to the serve. This represents what type of feedback?
Augmented
A teacher/coach is clapping and gives the following feedback after a drill, "Good effort on that last drill. You are really keeping the intensity high." What statement best describes the use of this feedback statement.
It is an appropriate use of feedback for reinforcement because it uses verbal compliments to reward desirable behaviors
"Ugh! You are still not bending your elbow during the catch-pull phase of your stroke. Think this time!" This is not an effective use of the feedback sandwich for the underwater pull of the freestyle (front crawl). Which of the following statements would better represent correct usage of the feedback sandwich?
I like your recovery and finish of your stroke - good work. Next time, let's add the slight elbow bend in the catch-pull phase of your stroke. This is going to improve the efficiency and power of your stroke. Let's give it another try
true / false
Technical feedback should only be given to your highly talented and high achieving students.
False
A distance runner sets a goal of reducing her 5000-meter time by two seconds from her previous time by the end of the month. Which type of goal does this represent?
performance
A teacher/coach discusses the goals and successes achieved over the last two weeks just before the next big game. This is an attempt to build self-confidence by using which source of self-confidence?
past performance
Breakdowns in concentration often take place when a student is? (select all that apply).
-Physically fatigued
-Paying attention to something that is irrelevant
-Unable to identify what is most important in a situation
Which of the following is an appropriate strategy to help reduce levels of anxiety?
Provide positive feedback, when and where appropriate, and look to optimize the development of a student's ability
How can Jeremy's teacher/coach foster task-involvement?
-Provide challenging drills that help him improve his skills
-Encourage him to focus on personal improvement
A student comes to talk with you about a disappointing performance in the last game. What strategy could you use to be an active listener who listens with empathy?
Ask questions to probe for additional insight or simply encourage your student to keep talking
Your emergency care plan, should include:
-In the case of life-threatening injuries, administer first aid to the injured athlete
-Personally call or have someone call emergency medical personnel
-Notify parents/guardians promptly when emergency care is needed
The American with Disabilities Act requires that public facilities and programs accommodate an individual with a defined disability unless the accommodation leads to:
-Fundamental alteration of a program
-Undue administrative burden
-Excessive cost
Which item should be discussed during a preseason meeting with students?
-Evaluation and selection process
-Expectations and time commitment
-Team rules
It is the responsibility of the head coach to adhere to the facility schedule and not overlap into the time of other teams by being well prepared for every practice.
True
Which area addressed by state association's eligibility rules is put in place to inhibit students from seeking out or being recruited by other schools solely for athletic purposes?
Transfer/Residency
Complete as many administrative tasks as possible (e.g., budget, scheduling of contests and facilities):
During the off season
Arranging escorts for the officials to and from the field, locker rooms, and their vehicles is the responsibility of the home teacher/coach during the in-season?
True
All individuals involved in interscholastic athletics are ultimately responsible t0?
Board of Education
The head coach is completely in charge of game scheduling during the off-season.
False
In transporting students, the head coach an sit in the front of the bus providing an indirect supervision.
False
Who is responsible for the execution of the emergency plan, if a student gets hurt during a contest
a teach/coach
Many sport accidents occur as a result of activities taking place in unsafe or inappropriate facilities. What can be done to reduce these injuries?
Inspect the facility regularly and keep in safe condition
Which area addressed by state association's eligibility rules is put in place to encourage participation for the sake of sport, competition, learning, and physical activity as opposed to any extrinsic or monetary reward?
Amateur/Awards
Which of the following practices should NOT be implemented to create a safe sport environment?
Identify equipment in need of repair and have you or another coach fix it
Each team should have a designated medical kit available at all practices and contests; and establish a set of procedures in the event emergency care is needed.
true
Establishing and maintaining a professional relationship between you and your students is integral to the interscholastic athletic experience.
true
Which of the following strategies will help a teacher/coach work most effectively with an assistant coach?
Delegate responsibilities and encourages an open exchange of ideas and insights
What is the least important characteristic for a teacher/coach to consider when matching students?
Age
The athletic director is ultimately accountable for athletics in a school.
False
The teacher/coach must maintain accurate and complete financial records and operate within established school district guidelines in terms of fund raising.
True
Which of the following actions is expected under the anti- harassment laws?
Avoid even the appearance of impropriety with regard to your interaction with students by being careful what you say and avoid any physical contact that may be construed as inappropriate touching
Establish and communicate in written and verbal form a clear and transparent evaluation and selection process of students to make the program:
during the pre-season
A teacher/coach walks out of practice to handle a scheduling issue for the upcoming game. While away, a player is injured due to horseplay. The teacher/coach could be negligent because what duty was breached?
Duty to Supervise [Show Less]
