KFA Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield KFA facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which document must a head coach of a K League 1 club hold at minimum? → KFA Pro License
2. Which KFA competition results determine which clubs represent Korea in the AFC Champions League? → K League 1 top finishers and FA Cup winner
3. The KFA elite youth academies follow which registration requirement? → All academies must be registered and accredited by the KFA
4. KFA coaching licenses allow Korean coaches to work in other Asian countries under which agreement? → AFC Coaching License Mutual Recognition
5. Under KFA and FIFA anti-doping rules, what is the consequence for refusing to submit to a doping test? → Treated as an anti-doping rule violation equivalent to a positive test
6. What tactical purpose does 'switching play' serve in attacking football? → Moving the ball quickly from one flank to the opposite to exploit defensive imbalance
7. Which fitness quality is considered the most important foundational attribute for youth football players according to KFA guidelines? → Coordination and motor skills
8. What does the 'SSG' abbreviation refer to in KFA coaching practice? → Small-Sided Game
9. In KFA referee fitness standards, which test is commonly used to assess a referee's aerobic capacity and sprint performance? → FIFA Fitness Test (Interval test + sprint test)
10. Which body within the KFA structure oversees referee education and certification? → KFA Referee Committee
11. In a KFA session plan, what does the 'warm-up' phase primarily aim to achieve? → Gradually elevating heart rate and activating muscles
12. In KFA fitness testing protocols, what does the Yo-Yo intermittent recovery test measure? → Aerobic capacity with intermittent recovery, mimicking football demands
13. Concussion sustained during a football match is medically classified as: → A traumatic brain injury requiring immediate evaluation
14. How does the KFA coaching framework define 'feedback' in a training context? → Information provided to players that helps them evaluate and improve their performance
15. What is the recommended recovery time for a Grade 2 muscle strain? → 2–6 weeks
16. When a player loses consciousness after a head collision, the correct immediate action is: → Do not move the player and call for emergency medical assistance immediately
17. Which KFA coaching principle emphasizes creating a positive and psychologically safe training environment? → Mastery climate
18. The KFA grassroots program recommends which field format for players under age 10? → 5v5 or 4v4 mini pitch
19. The KFA Pro License is equivalent to which UEFA qualification? → UEFA Pro License
20. What is the recommended maximum coach-to-player ratio for effective KFA grassroots coaching sessions? → 1:15
21. During a kick-off, the ball may be played in which direction under current IFAB rules? → Any direction
22. KFA coaching licenses are aligned with the educational framework of which organization? → AFC
23. Which coaching style is characterized by the coach asking players questions rather than providing direct answers? → Guided discovery
24. The KFA coaching education system is primarily based on which foundational concept? → Long-Term Athlete Development
25. Where is the KFA headquarters located? → Seoul
26. In KFA player development, what is the recommended minimum number of training sessions per week for U16 players in a development program? → 3
27. Which energy system is primarily used during a typical 90-minute football match? → Aerobic system with anaerobic contributions
28. The KFA selects referees for FIFA international matches from which certification category? → Grade 1 referees with a FIFA badge
29. What does KFA stand for? → Korea Football Association
30. Research has linked excessive heading in youth football to primary concerns about: → Cumulative neurological effects on developing brains