Level 2 Certification – Softball

What strategy is most likely to facilitate learning for an athlete who has difficulty focusing on a task?*

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Why is it important to teach athletes to follow the governing body and Special Olympics rules?*

Athletes will be better prepared if they know and are comfortable with the 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.
Athletes need to know that National Governing Body rules take precedence over Special Olympics rules.

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What is the most important element of a competition plan?*

Find a practice site that is big enough for what they need.
Have a crisis plan in place to cover all contingencies.
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.

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What does the term "staging" mean in Special Olympics events?*

It's the area where coaches instruct athletes on what to do if they encounter a potentially vulnerable situation.
It's when the athletes perform on a stage, such as in gymnastics.
It's the location where the athletes gather with fellow competitors prior to competing.
It's an area where parents can sit with their children to watch the competition.

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Which quote is the Special Olympics Athlete's Oath?*

"It's not that you won or lost but how you played the game."
"Winning isn't everything. It's the only thing."
"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."
"Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."

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What is the best example of encouraging good sportsmanship?*

When an opponent makes a basket or scores a goal, have the team say, "Nice shot!"
Yell instructions to your athletes as they are playing; this will provide constant instruction.
Recognize mistakes and immediately penalize the athlete for them.
Question the ruling of any official who makes a controversial call.

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What is the best strategy for encouraging athletes to achieve their personal best?*

Deliver elaborate post-competition speeches that praise the athletes.
Instruct your athletes to go half-speed in divisioning rounds so they are better positioned to win the finals.
Help athletes discover that their personal best may be different from others', but they all help the team.
Reinforce the accomplishments and efforts of the athletes who won their event.

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Typically, why might an athlete have low self-esteem?*

The athlete is suffering side effects from medication.
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.

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What is the best method for communicating instructions during the competition?*

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What approach rewards efforts and achieved goals, while fostering positive attitudes?*

Showing and teaching good sportsmanship and respect for officials, opponents, teammates, coaches, and other athletes
Limiting responsibility to avoid the risks of independence
Providing ongoing instructions to athletes while they are competing so they don't forget them
Having athletes arrive immediately before competition so they do not stress about quickly changing environments

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