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.