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In order to be in compliance with Title IX, interscholastic athletic programs are required to provide all of the following except:
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Equal opportunity for all teams to use facility
Equal opportunity for all teams to receive adequate coaching
equal monies for overall operations of men's and women's programs
Equal provisions of medical and training services
Demonstrating consistency between long range plans and annual budget request:
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reflects credible budget policy
is not as important as providing request which effect previous spending patterns regardless of inventory
includes travel request which ensure the highest quality pre-season competition regardless of distances
requires the submission of request for equipment and uniforms so there is room to cut the budget
One authority which issues coaching certification is:
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NATA
NFHS
NIAAA
NASSP
In order to help young coaches keep winning in perspective an athletic administrator should emphasize that coaches develop a philosophy
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which emphasizes winning as primary goal
which provides a recreational approach within the academic setting
where not keeping score in competitive sports id the most important factor for athletics
of putting the best educational interest of athletes first and winning second
Successful management of interscholastic athletic contest depends on:
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Educating the community with respect to philosophy objectives, and standards of athletic program
Limiting the involvement of the community at large in the planning process
Randomly enforcing publicized policies and procedures
Allowing coaches to have total oversight regarding supervision, safety, and security
Failure to exercise reasonable care and prudence expected of a coach is:
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negligence
a tort
liability
exigent circumstances
The proper treatment for an injury that results in bleeding always includes:
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apply a tourniquet
call for emergency medical assistance
put on latex gloves prior to administering care
seek parental permission prior to treating
As it is applied to student athletes the term due process:
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is not important because due process rights do not apply to minors
is important but school personnel have the right to abrogate the process
is a constitutional right guaranteed to all
is not important because a consistent legal precedent has not been established
The following should be considered when developing a supplemental fund raising program:
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involve athletes in door to door solution
notification of community to upcoming fund raising drive
revenue potential, safety, community relations and work-ability of the program
buying expensive supplies that the normal budget process doesn't allow
The involvement of students and school leaders in a cooperative effort to develop sportsmanship guidelines:
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is an effective strategy for promoting sportsmanship within a school
is ineffective in mandating compliance with the sportsmanship guidelines of the national fed.
is not as effective as a set of guidelines developed by the school district's central administration
helps to identify violators of sportsmanship codes of conduct
General school administration periods of time should be used by athletic administration:
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to assure that the school facilities are in compliance with NIAAA
for long range goal setting, planning, and professional improvement
ticket and concession selling
ensuring that al equipment meets NCAA standards
An athlete who suffers loss of consciousness for any length of time during competition:
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should be removed from competition and evaluated by a physician before being allowed to return to the activity
can be returned to activity if the athlete was unconscious less that 30 seconds
is assumed to have serious head injury and should be immediately transported to the closest emergency medical facility
should be evaluated by a certified athletic trainer to determine when it is safe for the athlete to return to activity
The legal theory which apportions percentages of responsibilities for injury or loss for individuals involved in negligence litigation is:
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contributory negligence
comparative negligence
absolute negligence
assumption of risk
A democratic leadership style:
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emphasizes cooperative, shared and collegial decision making
is a comprehensive leadership style that incorporates elements of all other leadership styles as dictated by circumstances
provides minimal guidance or structure to subordinates
is a style which emphasizes a singular or dominant point of view that is not open to discussion
A comprehensive set of policies, standards, and procedures that define the operational standards for a coach throughout a sport season should be
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contained in a staff newsletter
provided to parents, athletes, and teachers before each sport season
the major portion of the coaches handbook
contained in the media guide
Recommending regulations and standards to guide the conduct of high school athletic programming is the purpose of the:
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NIAAA
NFICEP
NCAA
NFHS
An example of POOR time management for the athletic administrator would involve:
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prioritizing daily tasks
establishing event time lines
delegation of tasks
procrastination of duties
School fees levied on families and/or athletes used to offset the gross costs of an athletic program are:
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participation fees
contingency funds
considering budget padding
surplus funds
Fulfilling professional responsibilities with honesty and integrity:
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is the legal obligation of all athletic administrators
may be part of the athletic administrators leadership style
is part of the NIAAA Code of Ethical and professional standards
is important in the development of character in athletes
Booster clubs should:
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have a written constitution and by-laws consistent with the philosophy of the school district
be involved in the selection and evaluation of athletic personnel
not worry about competing with other fund raising efforts within the school
not have specific targets related to fund raising
Which of the following are traits that should be common to all leadership styles?
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supervising, managing
ethics, morality
initiating, directing
defined goals, change
You would most likely be found negligent if a court found that you:
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distributed a piece of equipment to a player that was faulty and resulted in injury
did not oversee the long term care of an athlete's injury
taught a player an appropriate skill that the player was later injured performing
failed to inform opposing coach about strength of one of your players
Personnel with limited coaching experience should be:
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allowed to structure practices without supervision in order to gain confidence
encouraged to experiment with advanced techniques and strategies in order to enhance their competence
observed, evaluated, and supervised by qualified athletic personnel until competence is demonstrated
prevented from making coaching or conditioning decisions without supervision for one complete season
The National Federation provides a mechanism for changing its philosophy statements and playing rules through:
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committees of the NIAAA
direct contact with the national Federation with dissatisfied coaches
lobbying by official's groups
advisory committees representing all geographic sections of the United States
The most pertinent source of information to justify an athletic budget proposal is:
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program assessment from athletes, parents, and the community
the number of schools or district state tournament finalists in recent years
priorities expressed by the booster group
allowances for the purchase of more expensive equipment
The role of the booster club, the procedures for determining its annual meeting dates, and the establishment of its voting procedures should be specified by:
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the department of public instruction
the state athletic association
constitution and by-laws developed by the athletic department, school, and community representatives
the superintendent and the board of education
Sports administrators should set aside periods of uninterrupted time for:
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planning, long range goals setting, and priority deliberations
tickets selling, revenue tabulation, and fiscal computations
ensuring that the school's resources are in compliance with NOCSAE standards
ensuring that the NATA standards are implemented in rehabilitation facilities
A major purpose for conducting ongoing evaluation programs should be to provide data for:
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making focused improvements and to provide continued support for strong programs
terminating the employment of unsuccessful coaches
renewing an individual's state coaching or sports administrators license
informing the board of education of the qualifications of coaches and sports administrators
Philosophically, athletic participation is considered a unique learning environment because it:
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is competitive in nature
provides educational experiences not otherwise offered in the curriculum
correlates educational and scientific principles within competitive environments
provides a recreational experience within an educational setting
Individuals who coach or supervise athletic activities should:
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develop an atmosphere in which all athletes act in their own best interest related to injury
be competent to provide instruction for specific types of activity and capable responses to emergencies or injuries
be focused exclusively on specific contest or practice activities
delegate responsibilities for first aid care to medical experts
The National Federation philosophy specifies that athletic participation is a privilege that may be earned when students:
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successfully complete all academic courses
pay sports participation fees and submit all required parental permission forms
attend school regularly
achieve certain minimum standards
The budget process may present a real or implied message concerning one's administrative skill because of:
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the impact of the budget on the appearance and image of the school's athletic teams
the impact of the budget on school's record of competitive success
the need to incorporate a large number of information sources such as inventories, costs, needs, and etc.
the number of new equipment items that become apparent to the public
Preparation of athletes for contact sports, endurance sports, gymnastics, diving, and activities conducted in elevated temperatures requires:
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a progression of conditioning and skills development
intensified practice regimens in the earliest part of the season
greater emphasis on technique, less emphasis on conditioning
greater emphasis on conditioning, less emphasis on technique
School board policies, regulations, and athletic rules are developed because of:
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federal law mandates concerning the health and welfare of U.S. citizens
statutes that require local schools boards to develop rules for health, safety, good order and efficiency
U.S. Department of Education guidelines concerning minimum educational standards for minor children
department of public instruction requirements concerning recreational and sports activities
An important purpose of an athletic philosophy statement is to:
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state ideals and purposes that are consistent with the U.S. Department of Education goals and policies
state ideals and purposes that are consistent with the goals of secondary education
state ideals and purposes that are consistent with the AAHPERD directives
state ideals and goals that are consistent with the NIAAA mandates
Written emergency procedure for each facility should be posted in highly visible area, contained in the coach's handbook, and:
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delegated to coaches for consideration, study, or rehearsal
referred to the principal as a faculty in-service education topic
rehearsed or discussed annually as an orientation topic for coaches
considered only in emergency situations
In a democratic society, where sports programs are supported by taxation and/or private funding, a primary purpose of booster club is to:
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provide advice and direction for key personnel decisions within athletic departments
determine policy for athletic departments
act as an outlet for expressions of community or individual concerns about athletic department procedures
provide support and supplements to traditional revenue sources
Adherence to health and safety policies, absolute time deadlines, board of education policies, and state or local laws may require a leadership style that is:
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autocratic
democratic
eclectic
laissez-faire
The primary purpose of the National Federation of State High School Associations is to:
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develop standards for the certification of coaches and sports administrators
certify officials, coaches, and sports administrators
develop policies for local school district athletic programs
recommend regulations and standards to guide the conduct of high school athletic programs
A high performance diet calls for athletes to eat:
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more protein
more fat
more carbohydrates
less protein and less carbohydrates
Why is skillful communication an essential element in becoming a successful athletic director?
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your credibility as an effective leader is enhanced
athletic administration is only a verbal response
your ability to talk rapidly is crucial in communicating with athletes, parents, and coaches
the ability to project loudly helps when redressing and athlete
The Principle of Progression suggest that the body:
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can improve as longer, more frequent, and greater resistance workouts are performed
has the ability to gain significant strength daily if resistance is provided
improves with each workout regardless of intensity
exercise should be exact in design to target specific muscles used in a sport activity
Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome words or actions of sexual nature, which results in harm to the victim. The type of harassment that is so severe and pervasive enough to alter the conditions of employment is classified as:
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quid pro quo
commission
hostile environment
power differential
An effective strategy for promoting sportsmanship within school is:
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mandating compliance with sportsmanship guidelines of the National Federation
using the public address system to identify violators of sportsmanship guidelines
publishing a set of directives developed by the school's central administration
involvement of the students and school leaders in a cooperative effort to develop sportsmanship guidelines
Actions that are performed regardless of warnings of danger and especially when student-athletes understand both the dangers and the approval procedures may be defined properly as:
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comparative negligence
absolute negligence
contributory negligence
partial negligence
Effective preventative tactics for spectator management include:
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a variety of methods to specify spectator expectations and the use of low-profile interventions by supervisors
continuous emphasis on the penalties that may result from violation of spectator behavior guidelines
continuous emphasis on the authority of police to remove spectators for violations
arbitrarily excluding known troublemakers from contest attendance
No Person in the US shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving federal financial assistance is referred to as:
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Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act of 1994
EEOC Guidelines for discrimination on basis of sex
Title IX of Education Amendment of 1972
Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act
Which of the following is not a method for school to comply with the "participation opportunities" mandated by Title IX:
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History and Continuing Practice
Substantial Proportionality
Full and Effective Accommodation
Equivalence of Male to Female athletic scholarship dollars
Breach of duty can be the result of:
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only ommission
only commission
neither of the above
failing to fulfill a responsibility and performing an act that results in injury
Concussion management should include:
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A gradual return to play protocol after medical clearance is received
parents and coaches can encourage an athlete to return to play despite having concussion symptoms
the game official has the responsibility of allowing an athlete to return to play
the athlete can return to play on the same day after symptoms subside 15 minutes after injury
In order to avoid infection from bloodborne pathogens athletic personnel should wear gloves when there is any possibility that they may have contact with
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blood
any potential infectious materials
mucous membranes of non-intact skin
all of the above
Time management for athletic administrators may involve
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prioritizing daily task
establishing event time lines
delegation of task
all of the above
The most educationally desirable way to fund a interscholastic athletic program is by:
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donations from parents booster club and corporate sponsorship
gate receipts and student participation fees
subsidy from board of education
local educational foundation funding
An invoice is:
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a document authorizing the purchase of athletic equipment
an itemized statement specifying the price of goods and terms of sale
an offer to provide equipment at a specified cost
a written statement showing payment of a bill
In setting up for a safe athletic contest, which of the following is the least desirable:
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to arrange for adequate security personnel
to develop a procedural plan for exit of teams, officials, and spectators
to personally provide refreshments for the officials at half-time of the contest
to position staff to prevent fans from getting on the field, around the players bench area or directly into areas of competition
Least important element of good crowd control is:
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appropriate sideline decorum of the coaching staff
a policy of refunding the price of admission to spectators who are ejected
an explanation of the basic rules of the sport in the game program
periodic announcements that identify the behavioral expectations of spectators
Which of the following areas are NOT a major concern in establishing guidelines for good sportsmanship at athletic contests:
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respect for integrity and judgement of game officials
the behavior of the coach which must at all times be marked by dignity and self control
the attitude of the student body which may be improved through assemblies and school public address system
payment of officials during a game
Research shows that time is an important factor in the success of a fund raising project. It is recommended that the maximum period for a project from start to finish is:
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dependent on the product being sold and target population
2 months
no more than a semester
4 - 6 weeks
When documents are requested by media via the Freedom of Information Act request, an athletic administrator may withhold any written records which:
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document repeated breeches of conduct by a coach
were composed by parents in confidence criticizing a coach
were personal, hand written notes by the athletic administrator intended as non-disciplinary warnings to a coach
explain the absence of a starting athlete from competition due to discipline
Three components of Title IX provide a framework for measuring compliance by high school athletic departments. In assessing compliance of component No. 1, # school districts must satisfy:
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one of the three prongs
two of the three prongs
all three prongs
have sufficient documentation of effort
A 2009 US Supreme court ruling clarified that students or school employees who are alleged victims of sexual harassment may seek redress under both Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and:
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14th Amendment Equal Protection Clause
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Hazing Prohibition Act of 2003
An institutional philosophy is a system of stating concepts or principles related to logic, ethics and aesthetics, etc. A pragmatic philosophical approach to an athletic situation would best be described as:
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Bob Stiles NIAAA program which defined logic and its application to athletics
an inclination towards literal truth
the course of action which results in observable consequences
a projection of situations (actions/things) in an ideal form
Proper public relations in a community depend upon:
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well organized monthly booster club meetings
frequent publicity and promotion
communication with both parents and coaches
developing good relations with the local media
Booster clubs should promote school spirit and increase the funds by:
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selling sweatshirts in the school color with the school logo on it to provide new uniforms
having a car wash to gain enough money to pay off a coach with a poor record
using the slush funds for the present to attend school contests out of town
using their influence to pressure the coaches to play their sons and dauughters
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the NIAAA
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the plan is to help the Association to rain on the cutting edge
the plan will make deep changes that will lead the NIAAA to future excellence
the plan reflects innovative leadership
the plan is for 10 years
NIAAA Code of Ethics is designed to:
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be consistent with all districts in the geographic area
set specific guidelines for athlete to qualify for participation
establish standards for all members to attempt to achieve
develop rules to operate sports activities
Signs and symptoms of steroid use in a high school athlete could cause:
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a decrease in secondary sex characteristics
the development of excessive acne and aggressive behavior
the onset of weight loss
an increase in mental capacity
An autocratic or dictatorial leadership style is NOT characterized in the following manner:
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authoritative
inflexible
extremely restrictive
cooperative
The management role of the athletic administrator:
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varies with each season
if handled correctly will provide the athletic administrator with time to perform other more important tasks
may be the most varied of all school administrators
is a role which can be delegated to others within the school
Which of the following steps should NOT be included to implement a broad comprehensive evaluation of coaching staff in your school?
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a thorough job description
a plan for self evaluation by the coach
a comprehensive written end of season evaluation
a weekly parent evaluation
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