Question 1

A coach who believes she can affect athletes' confidence and emotions during competitions is using which dimension in the model of coaching efficacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Character building 
B) Athlete success 
C) Game strategy 
D) Technique 
E) Motivation 
A) Character building 
B) Athlete success 
C) Game strategy 
D) Technique 
E) Motivation E

Question 2

Given Charlene's extensive background in basketball,she was assigned to coach the women's varsity team at the high school she currently teaches at.The coaching stream that best suits Charlene is:

Accepted Answer

A) Intermediate Stream. 
B) Competition Stream. 
C) Community Sport Stream. 
D) High Performance Stream. 
E) Elite Stream. 
A) Intermediate Stream. 
B) Competition Stream. 
C) Community Sport Stream. 
D) High Performance Stream. 
E) Elite Stream. B

Question 3

Canadian Olympic and university coaches use a different coaching style compared to some of their European and South American counterpart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is an expert coach who believes that her curling team could win gold at the Olympics by excelling in mental,physical,tactical,and technical aspects of training created?

Accepted Answer

A) A long- term goal 
B) A vision 
C) A short- term goal 
D) A mission statement 
A) A long- term goal 
B) A vision 
C) A short- term goal 
D) A mission statement

Question 5

The Positive Coaching Alliance's mission is to improve the quality and exposure of coaching at all levels around the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is coaching efficacy? Explain the four key dimensions at the core of this model.

Accepted Answer

Coaching efficacy is described as the ex

Question 7

A wrestling coach who stresses the importance of sound technical instruction to ensure that athletes are prepared for games and practices is demonstrating which component of the coaching model?

Accepted Answer

A) Contextual factors 
B) Organization 
C) Training 
D) Athlete's personal characteristics 
E) Competition 
A) Contextual factors 
B) Organization 
C) Training 
D) Athlete's personal characteristics 
E) Competition

Question 8

Most youth- sport coaches are male,in their mid/late- forties and competed in sport prior to coaching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The old structure of the NCCP model focused on knowledge and course- based programs run by the CAC with five levels of certification.Explain the focus of the new NCCP model and describe the different streams of the program.

Accepted Answer

The new NCCP model is structured around

Question 10

A lacrosse coach who attempts to improve the performance of an athlete by providing detailed technical information on shooting the ball is exemplifying which dimension of the Leadership Scale for Sports?

Accepted Answer

A) Autocratic behaviour 
B) Training and instruction 
C) Positive feedback 
D) Democratic behaviour 
E) Social support 
A) Autocratic behaviour 
B) Training and instruction 
C) Positive feedback 
D) Democratic behaviour 
E) Social support

Question 11

Pat Summit,famous head basketball coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Voles built a pyramid of success,which includes industriousness and enthusiasm as its lone elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The medical and economic impact of physical inactivity accounts for $5.3 billion annually in Canadian health- care costs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A coach who encourages some of his better academic players to tutor other teammates is following which one of the following coaching principles?

Accepted Answer

A) Utilizing a positive approach that involves encouragement and appropriate instruction 
B) Engaging in self- monitoring and assessment to focus on positive coaching behaviours 
C) Creating a healthy climate that is enjoyable instead of trying to beat an opponent 
D) Establishing norms that emphasize athletes' obligations to help and support one another 
E) Including athletes in decision- making roles regarding team rules and compliance 
A) Utilizing a positive approach that involves encouragement and appropriate instruction 
B) Engaging in self- monitoring and assessment to focus on positive coaching behaviours 
C) Creating a healthy climate that is enjoyable instead of trying to beat an opponent 
D) Establishing norms that emphasize athletes' obligations to help and support one another 
E) Including athletes in decision- making roles regarding team rules and compliance

Question 14

What is the most important factor in a coach's growth and development?

Accepted Answer

A) Observation 
B) Elite experience 
C) Role modeling 
D) Previous leadership experience 
E) Mentoring 
A) Observation 
B) Elite experience 
C) Role modeling 
D) Previous leadership experience 
E) Mentoring

Question 15

A volleyball coach who has athletes develop precompetition routines and focus on what they can control during a match (that is,time outs,rapport with officials,and so on)is demonstrating which component of the coaching model?

Accepted Answer

A) Athlete's personal characteristics 
B) Organization 
C) Contextual factors 
D) Competition 
E) Training 
A) Athlete's personal characteristics 
B) Organization 
C) Contextual factors 
D) Competition 
E) Training

Question 16

Which model allows for connections to be established between the accumulated knowledge of how and why coaches perform as they do and is influenced by the three peripheral components of coaches' personal characteristics,athletic characteristics,and contextual factors?

Accepted Answer

A) The coaching model 
B) The Leadership Scale for Sport 
C) The model of coaching efficacy 
D) The multi- dimensional model of leadership 
E) None of the above 
A) The coaching model 
B) The Leadership Scale for Sport 
C) The model of coaching efficacy 
D) The multi- dimensional model of leadership 
E) None of the above

Question 17

Which of these is not a common myth about coaching psychology?

Accepted Answer

A) Aspiring coaches must emulate the most successful coaches in their sport. 
B) Outstanding athletes have an advantage in becoming excellent coaches. 
C) All elite- level coaches are focused solely on winning at the expense of athlete growth and development. 
D) Elite level coaches are not born with exceptional leadership attributes. 
E) Coaching confidence is determined solely by one's innate personality. 
A) Aspiring coaches must emulate the most successful coaches in their sport. 
B) Outstanding athletes have an advantage in becoming excellent coaches. 
C) All elite- level coaches are focused solely on winning at the expense of athlete growth and development. 
D) Elite level coaches are not born with exceptional leadership attributes. 
E) Coaching confidence is determined solely by one's innate personality.

Question 18

What percentage of the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport)head coaching population is currently female?

Accepted Answer

A) 10- 15% 
B) 20- 25% 
C) 35- 40% 
D) Less than 5% 
E) None of the above 
A) 10- 15% 
B) 20- 25% 
C) 35- 40% 
D) Less than 5% 
E) None of the above

Question 19

A coach who maintains a daily practice and training log and reviews it weekly is following which one of the following coaching principles?

Accepted Answer

A) Creating a healthy climate that is enjoyable instead of trying to beat an opponent 
B) Including athletes in decision- making roles regarding team rules and compliance 
C) Engaging in self- monitoring and assessment to focus on positive coaching behaviours 
D) Utilizing a positive approach that involves encouragement and appropriate instruction 
E) Establishing norms that emphasize athletes' obligations to help and support one another 
A) Creating a healthy climate that is enjoyable instead of trying to beat an opponent 
B) Including athletes in decision- making roles regarding team rules and compliance 
C) Engaging in self- monitoring and assessment to focus on positive coaching behaviours 
D) Utilizing a positive approach that involves encouragement and appropriate instruction 
E) Establishing norms that emphasize athletes' obligations to help and support one another

Question 20

The extent to which coaches believe they have the capacity to affect the learning and performance of their athletes is known as coach effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A coach who believes she can affect athletes' confidence and emotions during competitions is using which dimension in the model of coaching efficacy?

Given Charlene's extensive background in basketball,she was assigned to coach the women's varsity team at the high school she currently teaches at.The coaching stream that best suits Charlene is:

Canadian Olympic and university coaches use a different coaching style compared to some of their European and South American counterpart.

What is an expert coach who believes that her curling team could win gold at the Olympics by excelling in mental,physical,tactical,and technical aspects of training created?

The Positive Coaching Alliance's mission is to improve the quality and exposure of coaching at all levels around the world.

What is coaching efficacy? Explain the four key dimensions at the core of this model.

A wrestling coach who stresses the importance of sound technical instruction to ensure that athletes are prepared for games and practices is demonstrating which component of the coaching model?

Most youth- sport coaches are male,in their mid/late- forties and competed in sport prior to coaching.

The old structure of the NCCP model focused on knowledge and course- based programs run by the CAC with five levels of certification.Explain the focus of the new NCCP model and describe the different streams of the program.

A lacrosse coach who attempts to improve the performance of an athlete by providing detailed technical information on shooting the ball is exemplifying which dimension of the Leadership Scale for Sports?

Pat Summit,famous head basketball coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Voles built a pyramid of success,which includes industriousness and enthusiasm as its lone elements.

The medical and economic impact of physical inactivity accounts for $5.3 billion annually in Canadian health- care costs.

A coach who encourages some of his better academic players to tutor other teammates is following which one of the following coaching principles?

What is the most important factor in a coach's growth and development?

A volleyball coach who has athletes develop precompetition routines and focus on what they can control during a match (that is,time outs,rapport with officials,and so on)is demonstrating which component of the coaching model?

Which model allows for connections to be established between the accumulated knowledge of how and why coaches perform as they do and is influenced by the three peripheral components of coaches' personal characteristics,athletic characteristics,and contextual factors?

Which of these is not a common myth about coaching psychology?

What percentage of the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport)head coaching population is currently female?

A coach who maintains a daily practice and training log and reviews it weekly is following which one of the following coaching principles?

The extent to which coaches believe they have the capacity to affect the learning and performance of their athletes is known as coach effectiveness.

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Research Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Stress and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Exercise and Mental Health

Physical Activity Interventions

Sport Psychology Interventions

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Exam 11: Coaching Psychology

A coach who believes she can affect athletes' confidence and emotions during competitions is using which dimension in the model of coaching efficacy?

Given Charlene's extensive background in basketball,she was assigned to coach the women's varsity team at the high school she currently teaches at.The coaching stream that best suits Charlene is:

Canadian Olympic and university coaches use a different coaching style compared to some of their European and South American counterpart.

What is an expert coach who believes that her curling team could win gold at the Olympics by excelling in mental,physical,tactical,and technical aspects of training created?

The Positive Coaching Alliance's mission is to improve the quality and exposure of coaching at all levels around the world.

What is coaching efficacy? Explain the four key dimensions at the core of this model.

A wrestling coach who stresses the importance of sound technical instruction to ensure that athletes are prepared for games and practices is demonstrating which component of the coaching model?

Most youth- sport coaches are male,in their mid/late- forties and competed in sport prior to coaching.

The old structure of the NCCP model focused on knowledge and course- based programs run by the CAC with five levels of certification.Explain the focus of the new NCCP model and describe the different streams of the program.

A lacrosse coach who attempts to improve the performance of an athlete by providing detailed technical information on shooting the ball is exemplifying which dimension of the Leadership Scale for Sports?

Pat Summit,famous head basketball coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Voles built a pyramid of success,which includes industriousness and enthusiasm as its lone elements.

The medical and economic impact of physical inactivity accounts for $5.3 billion annually in Canadian health- care costs.

A coach who encourages some of his better academic players to tutor other teammates is following which one of the following coaching principles?

What is the most important factor in a coach's growth and development?

A volleyball coach who has athletes develop precompetition routines and focus on what they can control during a match (that is,time outs,rapport with officials,and so on)is demonstrating which component of the coaching model?

Which model allows for connections to be established between the accumulated knowledge of how and why coaches perform as they do and is influenced by the three peripheral components of coaches' personal characteristics,athletic characteristics,and contextual factors?

Which of these is not a common myth about coaching psychology?

What percentage of the CIS (Canadian Interuniversity Sport)head coaching population is currently female?

A coach who maintains a daily practice and training log and reviews it weekly is following which one of the following coaching principles?

The extent to which coaches believe they have the capacity to affect the learning and performance of their athletes is known as coach effectiveness.

Introducing Sport and Exercise Psychology

Research Perspectives in Sport and Exercise Psychology

Personality in Sport and Exercise

Motivation and Behavioural Change

Anxiety in Sport and Exercise

Stress and Coping in Sport and Exercise

Group Cohesion in Sport and Exercise

Aggression and Moral Behaviour in Sport

Youth Involvement and Positive Development in Sport

Aging and Involvement in Sport and Physical Activity

Exercise and Mental Health

Physical Activity Interventions

Sport Psychology Interventions

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