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Level 2 Certification – Flag Football
Level 2 Certification – Flag Football
Ann Forstie
2019-08-22T16:35:15+00:00
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I'm with a team/delegation.
I'm with a Young Athletes program.
I'm not associated with any team/delegation or Young Athletes program.
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Unified Flag Football is 5 vs 5 gameplay. How many Athletes and Unified Partners must be on the field at all times?
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The only requirement is a minimum of one athlete on the field
There is no requirement, the lineup can vary at all times
Two athletes and three Unified Partners
Three athletes and two Unified Partners
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What is the game length?
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Two 18-minute halves with running time for the entire game
Two 12-minute halves with stop time during the last two minutes of each half
Two 18-minute halves with stop time during the last two minutes of each half
Two 12-minute halves with running time for the entire game
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A coin toss determines which team has first possession. Where does the first possession start?
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Wherever the defensive player kicks the ball
Wherever the offensive player returns the kickoff
40 yard line
35 yard line
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What position can a Unified Partner play?
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Quarterback
Running back
Wide receiver
All of the above
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Which play is an illegal play?
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A Unified Partner (QB) hands off to a Unified Partner (RB)
A Unified Partner scores two touchdowns in a row
A Unified Partner (QB) throws to a Unified Partner (WR)
All of the above
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What happens if the offense runs a play on 4th down and does not get a 1st down?
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Loss of possession and the defense gains possession on offense at the 35 yard line, regardless of where the last possession ended
A team cannot run a play on 4th down; they must punt the ball
Loss of possession and the defense gains possession on offense and takes over from where the offense's last possession ended
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What happens if an offensive player fumbles the ball?
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The ball is live and whichever team picks it up gains possession
The play is called dead and the offense regains possession, unless the fumble occurred on 4th down
The defense automatically gains possession
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What happens if an offensive player is running with the ball and their flag falls off without being touched by a defensive player?
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The defensive player that is closest gains possession of the ball
The offensive player is down where the flag came off
The offensive player has to pick up their flag and reattach it before they can move again
The offensive player can continue to run until the defensive player touches them
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When can a defensive player cross the line of scrimmage?
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As soon as the ball is handed off
If they are rushing the QB and start 7 yards from the line of scrimmage
Both answers above are correct
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What is a no handoff zone?
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The five yard distance prior to the end zone and midfield that the team on offense cannot hand the ball off; all plays in this zone must be pass plays
The distance from midfield to the end zone where all plays must be pass plays
The time in the second half where the Unified Partner cannot rush the ball
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Typically, why might an athlete have low self-esteem?
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The athlete avoids being touched.
The athlete has had a history of negative experiences such as being ignored or left out of activities.
The athlete is irritated by bright lights or certain colors.
The athlete is suffering side effects from medication.
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How does an athlete learn a skill kinesthetically?
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By applying the skill in a variety of environments
By seeing, feeling, and doing
By taking more time to process and retain information
By examining pictures or watching videos of a sport
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What is the most recognizable genetic condition associated with Special Olympics athletes?
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Hyperactivity and photosensitivity
Down syndrome
Asperger syndrome
Grand mal seizures
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Why might athletes have difficulty with the social aspects of training?
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Typically, they are all antisocial and cannot learn to interact on teams.
Many may be too sedentary and unaccustomed to physical activity.
Training is too complex.
Their families cannot afford the equipment for them to participate.
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What percentage of athletes exhibit one or more of the autism spectrum disorders?
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20
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15
10
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What is the advantage to using the demonstration component of instruction to illustrate a skill?
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The athlete sees what they're being asked to do and is able to follow the instructions.
The athlete hears you explain the skill by using one- or two-part instructions, and then it's clear what is expected of them.
The athlete receives one-on-one attention from the coach.
Since combining the four components is nearly impossible, it is the best way to teach an athlete a new skill.
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What should a coach do after teaching a new skill to an athlete?
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Have the athlete repeat the steps to test for memorization.
Continue to add new skills until the athlete appears overwhelmed.
Repeat and reinforce the new skill immediately after it is performed or if they demonstrate the correct behavior.
Test the athlete on their ability to perform it.
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What must a coach do to help an athlete achieve a skill?
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After a competition, evaluate whether the skill was achieved.
Separate the skill into tasks.
Give the athlete more playing time during a game.
Have the athlete apply the skill in a game-like situation.
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What is the best approach to communicate effectively with athletes?
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Use directional references often so athletes can acclimate themselves to the terrain.
Use at least 4-part directions to include the entire action, not one- or two-part instructions.
Use "don't" commands so the athletes do not hurt themselves.
Use the same words or phrases to elicit a desired action.
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What should a coach consider in making their instructions more meaningful to athletes?
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Use words that are concise and compassionate.
Use words that are concrete and conforming.
Use words that are clear and criteria-laden.
Use words that are consistent and command-oriented.
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What strategy is most likely to facilitate learning for an athlete who has difficulty focusing on a task?
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Have the athlete perform the same task until they learn the skill.
Change the athlete to an observer until they are ready to focus.
Have the athlete demonstrate an activity for their peers.
Move the other athletes away from them until they are back on task.
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Why is it important to teach athletes to follow the governing body and Special Olympics rules?
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Athletes will be better prepared if they know and are comfortable with the rules.
Athletes need to know that National Governing Body rules take precedence over Special Olympics rules.
Competition will be inconsistent regardless of where the athlete is competing.
Athletes need to be exposed to a variety of rules so they can compete in different settings.
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What is the most important element of a competition plan?
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Watch each athlete and point out the faults of their performance so they can improve before the competition.
Assign coaches, but don't let them work with the athletes until the day of competition because that would diminish your role as head coach.
Find a practice site that is big enough for what they need.
Have a crisis plan in place to cover all contingencies.
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What does the term "staging" mean in Special Olympics events?
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It's when the athletes perform on a stage, such as in gymnastics.
It's an area where parents can sit with their children to watch the competition.
It's the area where coaches instruct athletes on what to do if they encounter a potentially vulnerable situation.
It's the location where the athletes gather with fellow competitors prior to competing.
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Which quote is the Special Olympics Athlete's Oath?
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"Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
"It's not that you won or lost but how you played the game."
"You can't just beat a team, you have to leave a lasting impression in their minds so they never want to see you again."
"Winning isn't everything. It's the only thing."
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What is the best example of encouraging good sportsmanship?
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Yell instructions to your athletes as they are playing; this will provide constant instruction.
When an opponent makes a basket or scores a goal, have the team say, "Nice shot!"
Question the ruling of any official who makes a controversial call.
Recognize mistakes and immediately penalize the athlete for them.
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What is the best strategy for encouraging athletes to achieve their personal best?
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Instruct your athletes to go half-speed in divisioning rounds so they are better positioned to win the finals.
Deliver elaborate post-competition speeches that praise the athletes.
Reinforce the accomplishments and efforts of the athletes who won their event.
Help athletes discover that their personal best may be different from others', but they all help the team.
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What safety item or information should all coaches have?
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An athlete development plan that ensures their team will win competitions
An emergency action plan
Physical forms for the most disabled athletes
A general sense of when practices will occur
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What is the best method for communicating instructions during the competition?
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Use new and different words to reinforce what the athlete already knows.
Constantly yell tips for improvement from the sidelines.
Keep words brief and positive, focusing on what should be done.
Tell athletes what NOT to do so they will not make mistakes.
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What approach rewards efforts and achieved goals, while fostering positive attitudes?
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Having athletes arrive immediately before competition so they do not stress about quickly changing environments
Showing and teaching good sportsmanship and respect for officials, opponents, teammates, coaches, and other athletes
Providing ongoing instructions to athletes while they are competing so they don't forget them
Limiting responsibility to avoid the risks of independence
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