A) Excellent communication skills B) Being a former Olympic swimmer C) Having a loud voice D) Strict discipline
A) Swimmer's skill level and goals B) Popular workout trends C) Coach's personal preferences D) Available pool space
A) Specific, constructive, and timely B) In front of the entire team C) Only when they perform poorly D) General and harsh
A) Tell them to push through it B) Blame it on poor technique C) Ignore it and focus on the workout D) Stop the swimmer and assess the situation
A) Ignoring technique and focusing on speed B) Comparing swimmers to each other C) Blindly following textbook technique D) Identifying and correcting inefficiencies
A) Increase training volume B) Reduce fatigue and maximize performance C) Lose weight D) Learn new techniques
A) Show favoritism to certain swimmers B) Allow gossip and negativity C) Promote individual competition above all else D) Encourage teamwork and support
A) Is a waste of time B) Creates unnecessary pressure C) Provides motivation and direction D) Is only important for elite swimmers
A) Ignore the symptoms B) Pressure the swimmer to work harder C) Increase training intensity D) Reduce training volume and focus on fun activities
A) Only beneficial for elite coaches B) It is not important once certified. C) Stay updated on the latest techniques and training methods D) To impress parents
A) Publicly scold the involved swimmers B) Address the issues privately and mediate a solution C) Ignore the conflicts and hope they resolve on their own D) Take sides based on seniority
A) Setting unrealistic expectations B) Constantly pointing out flaws and mistakes C) Comparing them unfavorably to other swimmers D) Providing positive reinforcement and celebrating small victories
A) At the request of parents, regardless of the swimmer's needs B) Only when the coach feels bored C) Never, stick to the plan no matter what D) When swimmers are injured, ill, or not responding to the current plan
A) Unimportant as long as the swimmer is training hard B) Fueling the body, aiding recovery, and optimizing energy levels C) Only relevant for professional swimmers D) Solely focused on weight loss
A) Talking more than listening B) Using jargon without explanation C) Avoiding eye contact D) Active listening and clear instructions
A) A waste of time and resources B) Ensuring swimmer safety in case of emergencies C) Not necessary if there's a lifeguard on duty D) Only important for the team doctor
A) Ignore the mental block and focus on other areas B) Force them to repeat the task until they succeed C) Tell them to just get over it D) Address the underlying fear or anxiety and build confidence
A) Always using the same type of drill. B) Making all the sets too easy. C) Not varying the sets enough to stimulate different energy systems D) Making all the sets too short
A) Drill Work B) Cardio C) Recovery and Rest D) Technique
A) Address the issue privately and establish clear expectations B) Make the entire team run extra laps. C) Ignore it, as it's not a coach's responsibility. D) Publicly humiliate the swimmer
A) Add weights to the swimmer B) Focus on streamlined body position and efficient push-off C) Ignore the turn and focus on the swimming D) Just practice the turn as fast as possible
A) Break it down into smaller steps and provide clear demonstrations B) Expect immediate mastery C) Assume they already know the basics D) Overwhelm the swimmer with information
A) So they can label swimmers B) To tailor their teaching methods to individual needs C) It is not important, everyone learns the same way. D) To make the coach feel superior
A) Making the Olympic team B) Winning a gold medal C) Focusing on maintaining a high elbow catch D) Swimming a personal best time
A) Using relays and games that reinforce skills B) Having no structured activities C) Allowing excessive talking and goofing off D) Making practice optional
A) Distracts from actually swimming B) Creates unnecessary pressure for swimmers C) Is only useful for advanced swimmers D) Provides visual feedback to improve technique
A) Intervene immediately and address the situation according to team rules B) Encourage the swimmer to fight back C) Ignore it and hope it stops on its own D) Blame the swimmer for being bullied
A) Only individual achievements should be recognized B) Celebration breeds complacency. C) Creates too much pressure to keep winning D) To build team morale and a sense of accomplishment
A) By creating a safe and supportive environment where they feel comfortable sharing their feelings. B) Telling swimmers to toughen up and not be sensitive. C) Ignoring all emotional displays D) Diagnosing mental health issues themselves.
A) Only focusing on the top performers B) Placing bets on swimmers C) Publicly criticizing swimmers after a bad race D) Providing encouragement, tactical advice, and pre-race preparation |