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Level 2 Certification – Snowshoeing
Level 2 Certification – Snowshoeing
Ann Forstie
2019-11-08T22:51:08+00:00
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I'm with a Young Athletes program.
I'm not associated with any team/delegation or Young Athletes program.
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Typically, why might an athlete have low self-esteem?
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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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How does an athlete learn a skill kinesthetically?
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By taking more time to process and retain information
By seeing, feeling, and doing
By applying the skill in a variety of environments
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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Asperger syndrome
Hyperactivity and photosensitivity
Down syndrome
Grand mal seizures
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Why might athletes have difficulty with the social aspects of training?
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Training is too complex.
Their families cannot afford the equipment for them to participate.
Typically, they are all antisocial and cannot learn to interact on teams.
Many may be too sedentary and unaccustomed to physical activity.
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What percentage of athletes exhibit one or more of the autism spectrum disorders?
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20
5
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 hears you explain the skill by using one- or two-part instructions, and then it's clear what is expected of them.
The athlete sees what they're being asked to do and is able to follow the instructions.
Since combining the four components is nearly impossible, it is the best way to teach an athlete a new skill.
The athlete receives one-on-one attention from the coach.
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What should a coach do after teaching a new skill to an athlete?
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Repeat and reinforce the new skill immediately after it is performed or if they demonstrate the correct behavior.
Have the athlete repeat the steps to test for memorization.
Continue to add new skills until the athlete appears overwhelmed.
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.
Give the athlete more playing time during a game.
Separate the skill into tasks.
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 at least 4-part directions to include the entire action, not one- or two-part instructions.
Use the same words or phrases to elicit a desired action.
Use "don't" commands so the athletes do not hurt themselves.
Use directional references often so athletes can acclimate themselves to the terrain.
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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 concrete and conforming.
Use words that are concise and compassionate.
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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Move the other athletes away from them until they are back on task.
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.
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Why is it important to teach athletes to follow the governing body and Special Olympics rules?
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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 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.
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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 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.
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?
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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."
"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."
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What is the best example of encouraging good sportsmanship?
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Recognize mistakes and immediately penalize the athlete for them.
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.
Yell instructions to your athletes as they are playing; this will provide constant direction.
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What is the best strategy for encouraging athletes to achieve their personal best?
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Reinforce the accomplishments and efforts of the athletes who won their event.
Deliver elaborate post-competition speeches that praise the athletes.
Help athletes discover that their personal best may be different from others', but they all help the team.
Instruct your athletes to go half-speed in divisioning rounds so they are better positioned to win the finals.
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What safety item or information should all coaches have?
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A general sense of when practices will occur
Physical forms for the most disabled athletes
An emergency action plan
An athlete development plan that ensures their team will win competitions
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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.
Tell athletes what NOT to do so they will not make mistakes.
Keep words brief and positive, focusing on what should be done.
Constantly yell tips for improvement from the sidelines.
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What approach rewards efforts and achieved goals, while fostering positive attitudes?
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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
Having athletes arrive immediately before competition so they do not stress about quickly changing environments
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How many Level 2 coaches do you need if you have 12 athletes competing in snowshoeing?
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2
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1
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All courses are set up as straightaways.
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False
True
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Unified snowshoeing is not an event.
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False
True
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Which is not a legal snowshoe?
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8 x 21 inches
6 x 21 inches
8 x 25 inches
9 x 30 inches
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The attachment of any additional "spikes" to the snowshoe is not permitted.
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False
True
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Use of poles is not allowed.
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False
True
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If during a race a competitor falls, has difficulty with a snowshoe or binding, or leaves the track, they have how much time to resolve the problem before being disqualified?
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One minute
Three minutes
Two minutes
No time; they're disqualified immediately
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How many snowshoes must be on an athlete's/Unified partner's feet when crossing the finish line?
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Two
Depends on their race time
One
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Can an eight year old compete as a Unified Partner?
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No
Yes
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A competitor will be disqualified for the following:
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Improperly overtaking or impeding another competitor, or in any other way intentionally interfering with another competitor.
Leaving the designated course voluntarily or, if within the two-minute rule guidelines, not returning within the two-minute period.
Making two false starts.
Progressing more than three steps without both snowshoes attached to their feet.
Crossing the finish line without both snowshoes on their feet.
Receiving physical assistance at any time during the race, unless instructed by the race official.
Using improper (not approved) snowshoes.
All of the above
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