Coaching Principles & Ethics Flashcards
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A coach discovers that a competing school falsified an athlete's age to gain eligibility. Under coaching ethics principles, the appropriate response is to:
Answer: Document the evidence and report it to the appropriate governing body
Reporting eligibility fraud through proper channels protects competitive integrity and upholds the coach's duty to the broader athletic community.
Which of the following is the MOST important reason coaches must maintain clear professional boundaries with athletes?
Answer: To prevent the misuse of the inherent power imbalance in the coach-athlete relationship
The power differential between coach and athlete makes boundary maintenance essential to prevent exploitation or harm.
A coach suspects that an athlete is being abused at home. According to coaching ethics and law, the coach must:
Answer: Report the suspicion to child protective services or a designated school official immediately
Coaches are mandated reporters and must immediately report suspected child abuse without conducting their own investigation.
An athlete asks a coach to write a college recommendation letter. The coach does not feel the athlete is ready for the program they are applying to. The ethical action is to:
Answer: Decline to write the letter or write an honest letter that reflects the coach's true assessment
Writing a dishonest recommendation letter violates the coach's integrity; declining or writing an honest letter are both ethically sound options.
Which of the following scenarios represents an appropriate coach-athlete physical interaction?
Answer: A congratulatory handshake or team celebration in a visible, public setting
Appropriate physical contact between coaches and athletes is public, consensual, and contextually appropriate to the sport or celebration.
A coach uses a drill that has been reported in the coaching literature as having a high injury risk. Continuing to use it without informing athletes or parents most directly violates which ethical principle?
Answer: Informed consent and duty of care
Using a high-risk drill without disclosing known dangers violates both the duty of care and the principle of informed consent.
An interscholastic coach who consistently models ethical behavior, respects opponents, and prioritizes athlete development is best described as demonstrating which leadership style?
Answer: Transformational and values-based leadership
Transformational and values-based leadership prioritizes developing the whole athlete, modeling ethics, and inspiring through integrity rather than authority or rewards alone.