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N YSCA <br /> FIRST YEAR COACHES CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION <br /> 1.) Kids participate in sports to: <br /> A. Have fun <br /> B. Meet new friends and maintain existing friendships <br /> C. Learn the fundamentals of the game to develop skill <br /> D. All of the above <br /> 2.) In working with children, which of the following is the most important to remember? <br /> A. Adding stress improves their performance <br /> B. The wide differences of physical and emotional ages for the same chronological age <br /> C. Their desire to win through competition <br /> D. Exercise for punishment discipline <br /> 3.) Research shows that an overwhelming majority of kids: <br /> A. Would rather be on a winning team, even if it means sitting on the bench <br /> B. Not play at all <br /> C. Play in the game, even if it is on a losing team <br /> D. Play for a winning coach- <br /> 4.) The score is close, late in the game, the coach should: <br /> A. Try to win at all costs <br /> B. Use the best athletes without regard to league rules on required playing time <br /> C. Just be concerned with the league standings <br /> D. Stick to the game plan of fun and participation <br /> �) To prevent accidents at a practice or game the coach should: <br /> A. Closely supervise the players <br /> B. Assume fields, equipment and facilities are safe and have been inspected <br /> C. Inspect fields, equipment and facilities for potential hazards every time used <br /> D. Both A and C <br /> 6.) It is necessary to warm up the athlete because: <br /> A. It gives the coach time to plan practice <br /> B. The body needs to be prepared for what it is about to do <br /> C. It gives the team something to do <br /> D. The athlete needs no warm up because he/she is young and active <br /> 7.) When should you allow your athletes to intake fluids? <br /> A. Before an event <br /> S. During an event <br /> C. After an event <br /> D. All of the above <br /> 8.) In treating injuries, which principle is most important? <br /> A. Administer only the first aid you have knowledge of <br /> B. Be prepared to diagnose and treat all types of serious and non-serious injuries <br /> C. Have players run off their injuries so that they don't develop an injury attitude <br /> D. Parents need not be notified because they become over-protective <br /> — OVER PLEASE — <br /> fS�CA <br /> NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS COACHES ASSOCIATION <br />