AL 3490 Midterm 1 Flashcards

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What is periodization?

Dividing the pre-season into three, 4-week blocks of time.

What should each 4-week block begin with?

An easy week.

What activities should an effective warm-up include?

High-intensity sprinting

10 to 15 minutes of low intensity activities (correct)

Static and dynamic stretching (correct)

Strength training

Both females and males gain weight throughout adolescence but it is accompanied by an increase in height.

False Signup and view all the answers

What should a teacher/coach consider regarding maturational variation?

Recognize that a short adjustment period may be necessary for an athlete who has had a significant growth spurt. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the consequences of using anabolic steroids? (Select all that apply)

Can close growth plates in bones stopping further increases in height. Signup and view all the answers

Which statements are true regarding the 'peak growth velocity' of adolescents? (Select all that apply)

Males begin their growth spurts around the age of 12. Signup and view all the answers

Students should fuel their bodies _______ before practices and games with a high-carbohydrate meal or snack.

3 to 4 hours Signup and view all the answers

A carbohydrate/protein snack consumed within ______ after the competition or practice will allow the body to start the recovery process faster.

30 minutes Signup and view all the answers

Consuming a small amount of protein shortly before or after exercise may help stimulate muscle repair and growth.

True Signup and view all the answers

Losing 1-1/2 to 2 percent of body weight has no effect on athletic performance.

False Signup and view all the answers

Water constitutes ______ of a student's body weight.

55 to 65% Signup and view all the answers

Which signs and symptoms are associated with a heat-related illness? (Select all that apply)

Impaired cognition and dyscoordination Signup and view all the answers

What are the warning signs of dehydration? (Select all that apply)

Headache Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main classes of performance-enhancing drugs?

Stimulants, Anabolic Steroids, and Blood Doping Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic treatment plan when an injury occurs?

Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation Signup and view all the answers

How can students evaluate their hydration status?

Examining their urine and if it looks like apple juice they are dehydrated Signup and view all the answers

What should students be encouraged to get for healthy growth and development?

Appropriate levels of carbohydrates, iron, and calcium Signup and view all the answers

What represents the best way to have students rest following an injury?

Rest the injured area by not using the injured part in ways recommended by a medical professional. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the body of the workout?

Fatigue will place increased stress on the student's ability to execute the desired technique correctly. Signup and view all the answers

For every pound lost during practice, a student should drink ______ fluid.

16 to 20 ounces Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus during the beginning stage of skill acquisition?

Developing a motor program for the technique being performed. Signup and view all the answers

What tactics can a teacher/coach use during the intermediate stage of learning?

Structure practice sessions to enhance technical/tactical development and learning. Signup and view all the answers

What are three common learning styles?

Kinesthetic Signup and view all the answers

Match the following skills with their type:

Rebounding = Open Shortstop executing a double play = Open Tennis serve = Closed Swimming start = Closed Single-leg take-down wrestling = Open Shot put = Closed Signup and view all the answers

In order to create a developmentally appropriate experience, what questions must the teacher/coach consider?

<ol> <li>Will the student understand what I say? 2) How many coaching points will the students be able to take in? 3) How are the students likely to react in this situation?</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

Successful teacher/coaches create the conditions necessary for students to become better athletes by mastering new skills, enjoying competition with others, and experiencing enhanced self-esteem.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of interscholastic athletics?

Promote learning Signup and view all the answers

Widespread institutionalization of sport in schools in the mid-1800s took place to address which societal goals? (Select all that apply)

Socialization Signup and view all the answers

Participation in interscholastic athletics automatically results in positive outcomes.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following do students want in a teacher/coach? (Select all that apply)

Highly motivated teacher/coach Signup and view all the answers

Interscholastic athletics becomes part of the educational process when: (Select all that apply)

A coach enhances academic achievement and other outcomes Signup and view all the answers

The influence of the coach is restricted to athletic context.

False Signup and view all the answers

What behaviors are included in acting as a professional?

Working hard, using appropriate language, modeling exemplary sportsmanship, modeling a healthy lifestyle Signup and view all the answers

Which statements are true about interscholastic athletics? (Select all that apply)

The coach has a responsibility to maximize development and success Signup and view all the answers

The most effective method of instruction is to model the behaviors expected from students.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which individuals form the base of support of the student-athlete triangle? (Select all that apply)

Parents Signup and view all the answers

Which components are involved in developing a student-centered coaching philosophy? (Select all that apply)

Determining where winning fits in Signup and view all the answers

What should your coaching philosophy be?

Student-centered Signup and view all the answers

Your success as a teacher/coach depends more on your beliefs, values, and principles than any other factor.

True Signup and view all the answers

Your coaching philosophy should be consistent with the mission of your school.

True Signup and view all the answers

Communication of your coaching philosophy happens by chance.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is not one of the four main skill sets that determine the success of an interscholastic teacher/coach?

Coach playing experience Signup and view all the answers

A good interscholastic coach is measured by his or her wins and losses.

False Signup and view all the answers

A teacher/coach must purposefully plan activities for students to develop leadership skills through athletics.

True Signup and view all the answers

Interscholastic athletics becomes part of the educational process when: (Select all that apply)

Personal responsibility is stressed Signup and view all the answers

A developmentally appropriate experience is one that is consistent with a student's: (Select all that apply)

Maturity Signup and view all the answers

Considering students at the interscholastic level as just smaller versions of college athletes represents a developmentally appropriate experience.

False Signup and view all the answers

Creating a safe environment is the No. 1 responsibility for an interscholastic teacher/coach.

True Signup and view all the answers

In what century did organized athletics become a part of our nation's schools?

1800s Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a teachable moment? (Select one)

Following a loss, a teacher/coach explains the importance of losing with dignity. Signup and view all the answers

The top 5 educational outcomes of interscholastic athletics include: (Select all that apply)

Life skills Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements represent a student-centered philosophy? (Select all that apply)

The teacher/coach shall never place the value of winning above character. Signup and view all the answers

What is the successful teacher/coach able to achieve?

Enhance students' self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

Teacher/coaches must be professional in their conduct. Which are examples of acting professionally? (Select all that apply)

Working hard Signup and view all the answers

How to develop a coaching philosophy? (Select all that apply)

Identify your defining values Signup and view all the answers

The teacher/coach is responsible for executing an emergency action plan in the event a student is injured.

True Signup and view all the answers

When should meetings with students and parents/guardians to define team rules occur?

During the preseason Signup and view all the answers

When should a teacher/coach develop practice plans and conditioning programs?

During the offseason Signup and view all the answers

Which represent key managerial skills? (Select all that apply)

Time Management Signup and view all the answers

A teacher/coach shares the responsibility of ensuring students meet eligibility rules.

True Signup and view all the answers

What area does state association eligibility rules address to promote fairness among athletes?

Age Eligibility Signup and view all the answers

The teacher/coach must provide clear fundraising direction to the booster club.

True Signup and view all the answers

Part of an Emergency Action Plan is to have at least one coach on the team trained in sport safety.

True Signup and view all the answers

Many injuries occur because of what?

Poor student conditioning Signup and view all the answers

What action is expected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act?

Protect all confidential information Signup and view all the answers

Athletic practices should account for which to ensure skill development?

A logical sequence of fundamentals Signup and view all the answers

Your emergency action plan should include which steps? (Select all that apply)

Notify parents promptly Signup and view all the answers

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires accommodations unless it leads to: (Select all that apply)

Undue administrative burden Signup and view all the answers

Which items should be discussed during a preseason meeting? (Select all that apply)

Expectations and time commitment Signup and view all the answers

Which area addresses eligibility rules to inhibit recruitment by other schools?

Transfer/residency Signup and view all the answers

All individuals involved in interscholastic athletics are ultimately responsible to?

Board of education Signup and view all the answers

The head coach is completely in charge of game scheduling during the off-season.

False Signup and view all the answers

In transporting students to contests, the head coach can maintain an indirect supervisory role.

False Signup and view all the answers

Which practices should NOT be implemented to create a safe sport environment?

Identify equipment in need of repair and fix it yourself Signup and view all the answers

The athletic director is ultimately accountable for athletics in a school.

False Signup and view all the answers

When should the evaluation and selection process be established?

During the preseason Signup and view all the answers

What is not a defense against negligence litigation for a teacher/coach?

The student did not complete the conditioning program Signup and view all the answers

Which managerial skills are necessary for being a successful coach? (Select all that apply)

Preparation Signup and view all the answers

As one of the three basic human psychological needs, what best describes 'autonomy' in interscholastic athletics?

Being the perceived source of one's own behavior Signup and view all the answers

How can a teacher/coach increase the level of student autonomy?

Provide opportunities for choice in training and competition Signup and view all the answers

Researchers claim that up to 90% of a message's meaning is communicated non-verbally.

True Signup and view all the answers

When communicating a message, a teacher/coach should be what?

Professional, non-sexist, inclusive, and use age-appropriate language Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components of the communication process? (Select all that apply)

Being skilled at receiving messages Signup and view all the answers

During batting practice, what feedback is given when a teacher/coach tells a student to level out the bat during the swing?

Augmented feedback Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the use of feedback for punishment when a teacher/coach states, 'You must sit out for the rest of the game for using profane language'?

An appropriate use of feedback for punishment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a SMART goal?

I want to have good amplitude on each jump and stick the dismount on my beam routine at conference in three weeks. Signup and view all the answers

Setting process goals increases the probability of achieving outcome goals.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which are good goal-setting strategies? (Select all that apply)

Write goals down Signup and view all the answers

The most influential source of self-confidence is?

Past performance Signup and view all the answers

What phrase describes the concept of vicarious experience as a source of confidence?

'If she can do it, I can do it' Signup and view all the answers

The secret to improving concentration is to assist your students in ensuring their thoughts are specific and relevant.

True Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between arousal and performance?

Performance increases with arousal to a point, then decreases. Signup and view all the answers

Which concentration skills are effective to teach students? (Select all that apply)

Develop relaxation strategies Signup and view all the answers

What steps can be taken to help students improve concentration?

Compile a list of distractions and develop trigger words Signup and view all the answers

To help students reach their ideal performance state, what should a teacher/coach encourage?

Engage in a self-awareness assessment Signup and view all the answers

During tennis practice, what type of feedback is represented when a student observes shot adjustments?

Augmented feedback Signup and view all the answers

Research shows that the optimal level of arousal for performance depends on?

The task itself and the individual performing it Signup and view all the answers

A distance runner setting a goal to reduce her time from the previous month represents which type of goal?

Performance goal Signup and view all the answers

What is an appropriate strategy to help reduce levels of anxiety?

Provide positive feedback when appropriate Signup and view all the answers

How can a teacher/coach foster task-involvement? (Select all that apply)

Provide opportunities for choice Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Teaching and Coaching Principles

Developmentally appropriate experiences require teachers/coaches to assess students' understanding, retainment of coaching points, and likely reactions.
Effective teacher/coaches enhance athletic skills, foster competition enjoyment, and boost students' self-esteem.

Interscholastic Athletics

The primary goal is to promote learning, not just competition.
Interscholastic athletics developed in the mid-1800s to meet educational, socializing, and military needs.
Participation does not guarantee positive outcomes; involvement must be purposeful.

Coaching Characteristics

Students prefer a supportive, approachable, and motivated teacher/coach.
Coaches play a significant role in students' educational experiences, aiming to enhance physical and psychological growth.
A student-centered coaching philosophy prioritizes the educational mission and aligns personal values with athletics.

Professionalism and Responsibilities

Professional behavior includes hard work, appropriate language, sportsmanship, and healthy lifestyles.
A teacher/coach is accountable for implementing emergency action plans and ensuring student eligibility.
Relationships with students, parents, and colleagues must be maintained appropriately.

Coaching Philosophy

A student-centered philosophy embraces values, winning perspectives, self-awareness, and ethical responsibilities.
Communication of coaching philosophies should be intentional and well-planned.

Goal-Setting and Feedback

Effective coaching involves setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and providing augmented feedback to guide improvement.
Concentration can be enhanced through routines, identifying distractions, and developing focused strategies.

Psychological Aspects of Coaching

Understanding the balance of arousal and performance is crucial; optimal arousal enhances performance to a limit before negatively impacting it.
Autonomy, as a psychological need, can be fostered by allowing students choices during training.

Safety and Health in Sports

Safe practice environments are essential; proper equipment maintenance and safety training for coaches are critical responsibilities.
The effects of anabolic steroids can include numerous physical side effects, particularly for adolescents.

Nutrition and Recovery

Students should consume high-carbohydrate meals 3-4 hours before activities and protein snacks within 30 minutes post-competition for optimal recovery.
Hydration is critical; losing even a small percentage of body weight can negatively impact performance.

Miscellaneous

Meetings with students and parents to clarify expectations and guidelines should occur preseason.
Practitioners should recognize biological maturation differences and their effects on student-athletes' performance and adjustment periods during growth spurts.### Heat-Related Illness
Signs and symptoms include impaired cognition, dyscoordination, passing out, seizures, and muscle cramps.

Dehydration Warning Signs

Indicators of dehydration encompass thirst, headache, fatigue, nausea, irritability, muscle cramps, weakness, and goosebumps.

Performance-Enhancing Drugs

The three main classes are stimulants, anabolic steroids, and blood doping.

Injury Treatment Plan

Basic treatment includes Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation (R.I.C.E.).

Hydration Status Evaluation

Students can gauge hydration by examining urine; a color resembling apple juice indicates dehydration.

Growth and Nutrition in Teens

Female students typically reach adult height by their sophomore year; encouragement for appropriate carbohydrate, iron, and calcium intake is essential.

Rest Following Injury

Rest the injured area according to medical recommendations; avoid using the injured part to promote recovery.

Body of the Workout

The workout phase involves minimal rest leading to fatigue, which increases stress on technique execution while stimulating energy replenishment mechanisms.

Fluid Intake During Practice

For every pound lost, students should consume 16 to 20 ounces of fluid to rehydrate adequately.

Skill Acquisition Stages

During the initial skill acquisition stage, focus is on developing proper motor programs for the technique being performed.

Learning Tactics in Intermediate Stage

Practice sessions should be structured to facilitate technical and tactical development and enhance learning.

Common Learning Styles

Three prevalent learning styles are auditory, visual, and kinesthetic.

Open and Closed Skills

Examples of open skills include rebounding, shortstop executing a double play, and single-leg takedown in wrestling.
Closed skills include tennis serve, swimming start, and shot put.

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Test your knowledge and comprehension in AL 3490 with these flashcards focused on developmental appropriateness in teaching and coaching. The questions challenge your understanding of how to create effective learning conditions for students. Prepare for Midterm 1 with essential concepts and strategies for successful teaching and coaching.