FOC Exam 3 UPDATED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
For the most successful coaches the end of the season signals the time to - CORRECT
ANSWER collect as much information as possible to make informed decisions.
Which statement about end-of-season evaluations is most accurate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Comprehensive evaluations appear to be the exception rather than the norm.
The primary purpose of end-of-season evaluation procedures should be to - CORRECT
ANSWER help coaches make improvements
At minimum, all program evaluation systems should include tools for measuring -
CORRECT ANSWER athlete development
The first consideration when designing a quality program evaluation is - CORRECT
ANSWER identifying what should be evaluated
The goal of end-of-season program evaluation is to collect information that - CORRECT
ANSWER provides useful data in a short time to make informed decisions
Evaluation results used primarily to determine whether a coach (or member of the staff)
should be retained is referred to as a - CORRECT ANSWER summative evaluation
When should a formal method, such as a written evaluation narrative, be used for reporting
evaluation results? - CORRECT ANSWER At the end of every season across a coach's
career
The factor that has the most influence on the probability of having a successful season is the -
CORRECT ANSWER program climate
, Which of the following is a general rule to guide end-of-season evaluation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Any amount of end-of-season evaluation is better than none at all.
Which group of athletes often is the most valuable source of evaluation information? -
CORRECT ANSWER Departing senior athletes
Assessing how well athletes and coaches support each other is a measure of - CORRECT
ANSWER social cohesion
The ability to recognize and control emotions and respond effectively to the emotions of
others is widely referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER emotional intelligence
The most obvious indicator of athlete and program success is - CORRECT
ANSWER observable performance statistics
The key to meaningful and efficient evaluation of athlete performance across practices and
competitions is to - CORRECT ANSWER identify the most important performance
indicators
Besides presenting the traditional awards for most valuable player, effective coaches
celebrate and honor athletes who - CORRECT ANSWER model desired team values
When speaking at end-of-season award banquets, coaches should - CORRECT
ANSWER reinforce and display the program core values
End-of-season team awards should - CORRECT ANSWER recognize athletes who
model team culture and show improvement
Recognizing the achievements and contributions of important program staff and contributors
is best accomplished by - CORRECT ANSWER writing a thank-you note recognizing
a behavior that added value to the program
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
For the most successful coaches the end of the season signals the time to - CORRECT
ANSWER collect as much information as possible to make informed decisions.
Which statement about end-of-season evaluations is most accurate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Comprehensive evaluations appear to be the exception rather than the norm.
The primary purpose of end-of-season evaluation procedures should be to - CORRECT
ANSWER help coaches make improvements
At minimum, all program evaluation systems should include tools for measuring -
CORRECT ANSWER athlete development
The first consideration when designing a quality program evaluation is - CORRECT
ANSWER identifying what should be evaluated
The goal of end-of-season program evaluation is to collect information that - CORRECT
ANSWER provides useful data in a short time to make informed decisions
Evaluation results used primarily to determine whether a coach (or member of the staff)
should be retained is referred to as a - CORRECT ANSWER summative evaluation
When should a formal method, such as a written evaluation narrative, be used for reporting
evaluation results? - CORRECT ANSWER At the end of every season across a coach's
career
The factor that has the most influence on the probability of having a successful season is the -
CORRECT ANSWER program climate
, Which of the following is a general rule to guide end-of-season evaluation? - CORRECT
ANSWER Any amount of end-of-season evaluation is better than none at all.
Which group of athletes often is the most valuable source of evaluation information? -
CORRECT ANSWER Departing senior athletes
Assessing how well athletes and coaches support each other is a measure of - CORRECT
ANSWER social cohesion
The ability to recognize and control emotions and respond effectively to the emotions of
others is widely referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER emotional intelligence
The most obvious indicator of athlete and program success is - CORRECT
ANSWER observable performance statistics
The key to meaningful and efficient evaluation of athlete performance across practices and
competitions is to - CORRECT ANSWER identify the most important performance
indicators
Besides presenting the traditional awards for most valuable player, effective coaches
celebrate and honor athletes who - CORRECT ANSWER model desired team values
When speaking at end-of-season award banquets, coaches should - CORRECT
ANSWER reinforce and display the program core values
End-of-season team awards should - CORRECT ANSWER recognize athletes who
model team culture and show improvement
Recognizing the achievements and contributions of important program staff and contributors
is best accomplished by - CORRECT ANSWER writing a thank-you note recognizing
a behavior that added value to the program
