Coaching Exam Questions And Answers Graded A+!!!

Role of the coach - ANS -organizing practices -introducing athletes to competitive play -organization of competition -recruiting -develop mental skills -develop general and specific fitness programs why is a coach critical? - ANS -teacher: development of skills -leader: motivator, goal setting -organizer: managing, planning -counselor: advising, supporting Why athletes get involved - ANS -fun/enjoyment -socialization -exercise -sense of belonging -personal change -competition Developing an Athlete's Positive Image - ANS -make them feel welcomed -be positive -show confidence in them -encourage effort, not results -create situations that will lead to positive results -lead my input-modelling -allow them time to develop new skills Leader coaching style - ANS -autocratic -1 person has all the power Guide coaching style - ANS -players are active in the decision making -sharing role Monitor coaching style - ANS -players decide -the coach's opinion is asked Advisor coaching style - ANS -acts as a consultant in such areas as strategy, mechanics, communication, fitness/mental skills Active coaching style - ANS -provides assistance with such things as player selection, goals, periodization, practice design, skill analysis What is meant by the "art of coaching" - ANS -knowing which style of coaching to apply to the athletes you work with Qualities of a good coach - ANS -motivated -enthusiastic -positive -encouraging -fairness -ethics Components of an Effective Learning Activity - ANS Intro: goal of activity Theory: integration of previous knowledge with established goal -Experience: draw on past experience that relates to the goal -Application: apply and practice new information -closing: summary of debriefing of new skill Brief history of coaching - ANS -did not value coaching -only found coaches if any, in sport specific such as gymnastics/golf how many people coach (%) - ANS 8% how much is the annual pay of a coach - ANS approximately $26, 350 Roles of the coach: 8 - ANS -performance trainer -tactician -personnel manager -marketing -public relations -self promotion/development -educator -administrator Performance trainer - ANS Individual athlete development (physical, psychological and technical) Tactician - ANS Team/individual strategy through carrying opponent situations Personnel manager - ANS -recruit/select athletes -manage team dynamics Marketing - ANS -program organizer -resource solicitation Public relations - ANS -good representation or organization Self-promotion - ANS -professional development -networking opportunities Educator - ANS -beyond the context of sport Administrator - ANS -Organization for day-to-day needs -little to do with coaching Role challenges - ANS -revenue sources -personal challenges -limited resources Canadian System Shortcomings - ANS -over compete and under train -male adults programs imposed -short term outcome focus -absence of fundamental skills -lack of trained coaches 7 Stage model Based on Developmental Age - ANS -Active start -fundamentals -learning to train -training to train -training to compete -training to win -active for life Active start - ANS 0-6 -physical activity is unstructured -non competitive -whole child development approach FUNadmentals - ANS Females: 6-8/Males: 6-9 -overall general movement skill development -fun and participation emphasis -well structured but no periodization -body weight strength exercise -simple rules/ethics Learning to train - ANS Males: 9-12/Females: 8-11 -overall skill development -this is a good time to have accelerated adaptations windows -intro to the mental side -single/double periodization -talent identification (narrow into a few sports) -training 3 times a week Training to train - ANS Males 12-16/females: 11-15 -sport specific skill development -aerobic strength development -introduce added weight strength exercises -focus on 2 sports -6-9 times a week including complementary spots Training to compete - ANS Males: 16-23/Females: 15-21 -advanced mental preparations -sport specific physical conditioning -advanced mental preparation -single, double or triple periodization -sport specific technical, tactical and fitness training -9-12 x a week all year Active for life - ANS -enter at any age once competitive ambitions are done -60 mins moderate or 30 minutes intense daily activity -recreational -involved in sports through volunteer careers -better opportunity to be active for live if the "physical literacy" is achieved before training to train