Coaching Principles Test, Coaching
Principles Test 2 (2025-2026) With
Correct And Well Analysed Answers
Graded A+
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
b. false
A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many
people happy as possible.
Answer: B
a. true
b. false
What is the drawback when a coach bases her self-esteem on wins
and losses in competition?
Answer: E
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
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
,What does the coaching philosophy "Athletes first, winning second"
emphasize?
Answer: D
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
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
a. true
b. false
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
a. command style
b. cooperative style
c. games style
d. integrated style
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
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
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
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
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
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
a. true
b. false
What should a coach do when working with an athlete with a
disability?
Answer: E
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.
The expectations of teachers and coaches can affect how athletes
with low self-esteem tend to perform.
Answer: A
a. true
b. false
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
a. preadolescence (9 to 10 years)
b. early adolescence (11 to 14 years)
c. middle adolescence (15 to 17 years)
d. late adolescence (18 to 21 years)
e. adulthood (21+ 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.
b. Expect all athletes to display the same emotions and attitudes.
c. Ignore cultural differences among athletes.
d. Avoid discussing prejudices with athletes.
e. all of these
Athletes should be matched for competition based on their
chronological age to prevent the risk of injury to younger athletes.
Answer: B
a. true
b. false
A coach who uses active listening should interrupt athletes frequently
to clarify what they mean.
Answer: B
a. true
b. false
Principles Test 2 (2025-2026) With
Correct And Well Analysed Answers
Graded A+
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
b. false
A good way to develop a coaching philosophy is to make as many
people happy as possible.
Answer: B
a. true
b. false
What is the drawback when a coach bases her self-esteem on wins
and losses in competition?
Answer: E
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
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
,What does the coaching philosophy "Athletes first, winning second"
emphasize?
Answer: D
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
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
a. true
b. false
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
a. command style
b. cooperative style
c. games style
d. integrated style
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
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
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
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
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
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
a. true
b. false
What should a coach do when working with an athlete with a
disability?
Answer: E
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.
The expectations of teachers and coaches can affect how athletes
with low self-esteem tend to perform.
Answer: A
a. true
b. false
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
a. preadolescence (9 to 10 years)
b. early adolescence (11 to 14 years)
c. middle adolescence (15 to 17 years)
d. late adolescence (18 to 21 years)
e. adulthood (21+ 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.
b. Expect all athletes to display the same emotions and attitudes.
c. Ignore cultural differences among athletes.
d. Avoid discussing prejudices with athletes.
e. all of these
Athletes should be matched for competition based on their
chronological age to prevent the risk of injury to younger athletes.
Answer: B
a. true
b. false
A coach who uses active listening should interrupt athletes frequently
to clarify what they mean.
Answer: B
a. true
b. false
