Class Coach Testing (Train G.USA) WG

Class Coach Written Examination.
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What is a G.Knight Coach?
Answer 01*

a) A serious term that represents someone who is on the track for management.b) A light hearted term that represents someone who is a fantastic G.USA coach.c) 15th century gymnastics coaches from Winterfell.d) This is not a term used at Gymnastics USA.e) Coaches who wear shiny armor during Halloween.

What do the letters of SELF stand for?
Answer 02

HAS ME defines the:
Answer 05*

a) The Four Ways to Safe Learningb) The Five Ways to Safe Exercise.c) The Three Ways to Fund) The Eight Ways to awesome.e) The Two Ways to Safe Gymnastics.

STUC defines the:
Answer 06*

a) The Four Ways to Safe Learningb) The Five Ways to Safe Exercise.c) The Three Ways to Fund) The Eight Ways to awesome.e) The Two Ways to Safe Gymnastics.

CH-CA defines the:
Answer 07*

a) The Four Ways to Safe Learningb) The Five Ways to Safe Exercise.c) The Three Ways to Fund) The Eight Ways to awesome.e) The Two Ways to Safe Gymnastics.

What do the letters of HAS ME stand for?
Answer 08

In your own words explain what the H means in HAS ME.
Answer 09

In your own words explain what the A means in HAS ME.
Answer 10

In your own words explain what the S means in HAS ME.
Answer 11

In your own words explain what the M means in HAS ME.
Answer 12

In your own words explain what the E means in HAS ME.
Answer 13

A true G.Knight Coach never stays stationary for more than. Chose best answer.
Answer 14*

a) 5 seconds.b) 30 seconds.c) 60 seconds.d) one minute.e) 3 minutes.

What is a Sense of Urgency?
Answer 15*

a) Keeping your sense of logic while at work.b) Utilizing all your senses when coaching gymnastics for safety purposes.c) Clocking in and out on time everything.d) Moving quickly and with purpose; “pep in your step”.e) Keeping your eyes and ears open at all times.

What do the letters of STUC stand for?
Answer 16

What is a Common Tendency?
Answer 17*

a) A universal way of attempting a skill that disables the gymnast from executing proper technique.b) A universal way of attempting a skill that enables the gymnast to execute proper technique.c) A rare way of attempting a skill that disables the gymnast from executing with proper technique.d) A rare way of attempting a skill that enables the gymnast to execute proper technique.e) A common action or inaction made by most coaches that disables the coach from executing proper technique.

What is the 60 second Rule?
Answer 18*

a) Coaches must allow their gymnasts to have 60 seconds for rest after each water break to ensure proper digestion.b) Coaches must not allow a gymnasts more than 60 seconds to use the restroom as this will slow the learning process.c) Coaches must cease gymnastics activity every 60 seconds to ensure SELF protocols are being followed.d) Coaches must not cease gymnastics activity for more than 60 seconds in addition they should have hands on time with each gymnasts within every 60 second mark.e) Coaches must not cease gymnastics activity for more than 60 seconds in addition they should have hands on time with the Achievement Station gymnasts for a minimum of 60 seconds.

In your own words explain Client Interaction and the need for it.
Answer 19

What do the letters of CH-CA stand for?
Answer 20

What is Call and Answer? Chose the best answer.
Answer 21*

a) Yelling out something to the children with them responding in unison with an answer via yelling back at the top of their lungs together.b) Calling your supervisor or another working on the radio and them replying with the proper answer.c) Calling and Answering defines the method of proper communication with the clients (the parents). Client Interaction is key to success!d) It is like Marco Polo. Same thing really.e) Shouting out something in a friendly manner to the children with them responding in unison with an answer via shouting together

What is the difference between hand clapping and high fiving?
Answer 22*

a) These two things are different names for the same thing.b) Hand clapping is clapping your hands together as to the rhythm of a beat primarily for group motivation. High fiving is a traditional high five given to a child primarily for individual motivation.c) Hand clapping is a traditional high five given to a child primarily for individual motivation. High fiving is clapping your hands together as to the rhythm of a beat primarily for group motivation.d) Hand clapping is high fiving with two hands (as needed in the Butterfly Technique) while high fiving is a traditional one handed high five.e) Hand clapping is cupping one hand over the other during a hand shake. High fiving is a traditional one handed high five.

Call and Answer can be done via shouting or screaming; all that matters is the “louder the better”.
Answer 23*

a) Trueb) False

Give some examples of good Call & Answer. You can use your own or the ones exampled in training.
Answer 24

When does Attention Station Rotation occur?
Answer 25*

a) At the end of each recreational class.b) At the start of each recreational class.c) When students are going to rotate to their next event.d) When students are going to rotate to their next station.e) When a student has completed all of his/her assignments at a station.

Regarding Attention Station Rotation: the coach shouts “Attention”
Answer 26*

a) True.b) False.

Regarding Attention Station Rotation: the coach shouts “Station Rotation”
Answer 27*

a) True.b) False.

Have the gymnasts point to their next station and then you shout “Rotate!” ______________.
Answer 28*

a) for the gymnasts to rotate and shout “Attention”.b) for the gymnasts to rotate and shout “Station Rotation”.c) for the gymnasts to rotate and begin their next rotation.d) for the gymnasts to rotate to the next gymnastics event.e) for the gymnasts to rotate to the water fountain or next event.

Before moving to the next gymnastics event or water break, the coach must shout _______________ in a friendly manner, then all the gymnasts must rush to stand in a straight line.
Answer 29

The final line inspection item is to ensure there are _________ (chose the best answer).
Answer 30*

a) “smiles on all faces”b) “clean feet on all gymnasts”c) “no sloppy spaces”d) “no gaps”e) “no turned heads”

As stated in the certificate course; the first item after a gymnast completes a skill or series of skills is _____________.
Answer 31*

a) Relax.b) Stick-it.c) One, One Thousand, One.d) Freeze.e) Safe Landing Position.

As stated in the certificate course; the second item after a gymnast completes a skill or series of skills is _____________.
Answer 32*

a) Relax.b) Stick-it.c) One, One Thousand, One.d) Freeze.e) Safe Landing Position.

As stated in the certificate course; the third item after a gymnast completes a skill or series of skills is _____________.
Answer 33*

a) Relax.b) Stick-it.c) One, One Thousand, One.d) Freeze.e) Safe Landing Position.

The gymnasts only need to “Call & Answer” one of the below items… this is done by the coach clapping their hands together one time and the gymnasts the shouting the item out loud as they perform the appropriate motion.
Answer 34*

a) Relax.b) Stick-it.c) One, One Thousand, One.d) Freeze.e) Safe Landing Position.

At the discretion of the coach, older and more advanced recreational gymnasts can forgo the shout mentioned in the last question.
Answer 35*

a) True.b) False.

The Gymnastics USA definition of nomenclatures is:
Answer 36*

a) Clients and members who live in different locations, moving from one place to another.b) When no men can enter a class because it is a girls class.c) Terms and names for things and skills.d) Terms for our certificate levels and systems.e) Skills and drills within our Red-White-Blue program.

Why is it so important for our gymnasts to know the names of the skills they are learning?
Answer 37*

a) Because it is dangerous otherwise.b) Because clients don’t know them so them members should.c) So they can properly read their skill charts.d) To bring proof to the home that they are learning.e) So they can learn how to read and spell.

It is very important to do Call & Answer every day with all of the Skills of the Week among other skills performed.
Answer 38*

a) True.b) False.

The Red-White-Blue program refers to:
Answer 39*

a) All of the gymnastics programs at Gymnastics USA; no acrobatics or other programs.b) Recreational preschool gymnastics programs and 5-12 year old programs.c) The recreational 5-12 year old gymnastics program exclusively.d) All recreational gymnastics programs.e) Everything except the competitive team which is named “Team G.USA”.

How many progression levels are in the Red-White-Blue program?
Answer 40*

a) 2b) 3c) 6d) 10e) 36

How many events are on each Red-White-Blue program skill chart?
Answer 41*

a) 2b) 3c) 6d) 10e) 36

How many skills are on each event in Red-White-Blue program skill charts?
Answer 42*

a) 2b) 3c) 6d) 10e) 36

How many total skills are in each individual level in the Red-White-Blue program?
Answer 43*

a) 2b) 3c) 6d) 10e) 36

Name all the MALE events at Gymnastics USA in the Red-White-Blue Program. MUST INCLUDE THE OFFICIAL G.USA ABBREVIATIONS. Be careful this question does NOT refer to the official Olympic events.
Answer 44

Name all the FEMALE events at Gymnastics USA in the Red-White-Blue Program. MUST INCLUDE THE OFFICIAL G.USA ABBREVIATIONS. Be careful this question does NOT refer to the official Olympic events.
Answer 45

Children are always permitted to use the restroom and take a water break. However we never do so as a group after stretch.
Answer 46*

a) True.b) False.

Stretch time is 15 minutes long.
Answer 47*

a) True.b) False.

Gymnasts that are without a class for any reason should be taken to the water fountain by the in gym floater or another designated person. On the way to the water fountain the staff member should _______________.
Answer 48*

a) either locate the child’s parent to ask them or go to the different classes to find out which class the child belongs in.b) find the team leader on shift to request that the gymnast be looked up in the software to see where they belong.c) find the General Manager to request that the gymnast be looked up in the software to see where they belong.d) radio the team leader on shift to request that the gymnast be looked up in the software to see where they belong.e) radio the General Manager to request that the gymnast be looked up in the software to see where they belong.

There are three, fifteen minute long events each class.
Answer 49*

a) True.b) False.

How long is Wrap-Up Time?
Answer 50*

a) 60 seconds.b) 5 minutes.c) 10 minutes.d) 15 minutes.e) It could be anywhere from 3-10 minutes depending on the coach.

What is Wrap-Up Time?
Answer 51*

a) time where the class is devoted to conditioning and nomenclatures.b) time where the class is devoted to conditioning and fitness fun.c) time where the class is devoted to client interaction.d) time where the class is devoted to stamps, Call & Answer, and fliers.e) time where the class is devoted to conditioning and client interaction.

What is the most important thing that you should do at the end of a class?
Answer 52

Are you familiar with the Safety Band policies and procedures? There is no right or wrong answer to this question, but be honest.
Answer 53*

a) Yes, I am and I take the safety of the children very seriously and will follow every letter of this policy.b) I would like my supervisor to review this with me so I can be sure that I am prepared for safety.

In the Red-White-Blue Program; (1) Red stands for _______, (2) White stands for _______, (3) Blue _______.
Answer 54

Group Event Style is
Answer 55*

a) where all of the gymnasts are working on the same event at the same time as a group.b) where all of the gymnasts are working on the same skill at the same time as a group.c) where all of the gymnasts are working at individual gymnastics events on skills.d) where all of the gymnasts are working at individual stations on different skills.e) where all of the gymnasts are working at different stations on the same skills.

Rotation Event Style is
Answer 56*

a) where all of the gymnasts are working on the same event at the same time as a group.b) where all of the gymnasts are working on the same skill at the same time as a group.c) where all of the gymnasts are working at individual gymnastics events on skills.d) where all of the gymnasts are working at individual stations on different skills.e) where all of the gymnasts are working at different stations on the same skills

Check all the events that are Group Event Style (may select multiple answer if needed).
Answer 57

Bars (BR)Beam (BM)Line Floor (LF)Rotation Floor (RF)Tumble Track (TT)Vault (VT)

Check all the events that are Group Event Style (may select multiple answer if needed).
Answer 58

Bars (BR)Beam (BM)Line Floor (LF)Rotation Floor (RF)Tumble Track (TT)Vault (VT)

Which events are considered to be Group Event Style but are also taught in Rotation Event Style during a smaller portion of the class.
Answer 59

Bars (BR)Beam (BM)Line Floor (LF)Rotation Floor (RF)Tumble Track (TT)Vault (VT)

Men’s Events are neither Rotation Event Style nor are they Group Event Style. Men’s Events are taught in a continuous circuit much like a Skills Course.
Answer 60*

a) True.b) False.

Skills of the Week (SOTW):
Answer 61*

a) Required skills to teach, they are scheduled weekly. One skill on each scheduled event to be taught each week.b) Required skills to teach, they are scheduled monthly. One skill on each scheduled event to be taught each week.c) Required skills to teach, they are scheduled daily. Two skills on each scheduled event to be taught each week.d) Required skills to teach, they are scheduled weekly. Three skills on each scheduled event to be taught each week.e) Required skills to teach, they are scheduled daily. Three skills on each scheduled event to be taught each week.

__________ is allowing gymnasts to practice skills that are not on their skill level (for example, Doing White Level skills when the gymnast is a Red level gymnast).
Answer 62*

a) Skill Hoppingb) Skill Jumpingc) Level Hoppingd) Level Jumpe) Batman

__________ will ruin the Red-White-Blue program’s integrity thus is strictly forbidden at Gymnastics USA. If there is a Client Satisfaction concern the Recreational Director should be consulted and a director override may need to occur.
Answer 63*

a) Skill Hoppingb) Skill Jumpingc) Level Hoppingd) Level Jumpe) Robin

Mirror Skills:
Answer 64*

a) Dance style skills that are practiced in a mirror.b) Any gymnastics skill that is practiced in a mirror.c) Skills that students can learn with ease simply by having the skill demonstrated to them.d) Skills that students can practice at home without any safety concerns.e) Skills that Gymnastics USA paints on the mirrors for gymnasts to learn in the mirror.

At Gymnastics USA we do not use the term "Obstacle Course", we utilize the term "Skills Course".
Answer 65*

a) True.b) False.

The Achievement Station:
Answer 66*

a) A station at a Rotation Style Event where the coach spends most of his or her time achieving Skills of The Week or skills that require active spotting.b) A station at a Group Style Event where the coach spends most of his or her time achieving Skills of The Week or skills that require active spotting.c) A station at a Rotation Style Event where the coach spends little of his or her time achieving Skills of The Week or skills that require active spotting.d) A station at a Group Style Event where the coach spends little of his or her time achieving Skills of The Week or skills that require active spotting.e) A concept that is strictly forbidden in the Northeast region of America.

Spotting:
Answer 67*

a) Making physical contact with the gymnast during a skill in order to help the gymnast perform/learn the skill safely.b) Making visual contact with the gymnast during a skill in order to spot mistakes and errors for correction.c) A hunting term used by Greek gymnasts many years ago in Asia during the Olympics of 503 BC.d) Not making visual contact with the gymnast during a skill but having another gymnasts in the class make visual contact for peer correction.e) Not making physical contact with the gymnast during a skill but having your arms open and ready to contact the gymnast if needed for safety.

Free-Spotting:
Answer 68*

a) Making physical contact with the gymnast during a skill in order to help the gymnast perform/learn the skill safely.b) Making visual contact with the gymnast during a skill in order to spot mistakes and errors for correction.c) A hunting term used by Greek gymnasts many years ago in Asia during the Olympics of 503 BC.d) Not making visual contact with the gymnast during a skill but having another gymnasts in the class make visual contact for peer correction.e) Not making physical contact with the gymnast during a skill but having your arms open and ready to contact the gymnast if needed for safety.

During Rotation Event Style coaching there are a total of how many UNIQUE stations?
Answer 69*

a) 1b) 3c) 4d) 6e) 8

During Rotation Event Style how many gymnasts can be active on their own individual stations at one given time?
Answer 70*

a) 1b) 3c) 4d) 6e) 8

During Rotation Event Style you should rotate your gymnasts every _____________.
Answer 71*

a) 10 secondsb) 60 secondsc) 3 minutesd) 15 minutese) It depends on the class’s individual learning process.

The Triple A Process should begin over after every _____________.
Answer 72*

a) 10 secondsb) 60 secondsc) 3 minutesd) 15 minutese) It depends on the class’s individual learning process.

Using the proper single word for each letter define what the 3 A’s stand for in the Triple A Process.
Answer 73

The first step to the Triple A Process is to _________________.
Answer 74*

a) attention call the gymnasts after an achievement after assigning a round.b) attend a round by quickly going to each station to perform a quick spot or correction.c) assign the two gymnasts a safe skill at the Achievement Station which they can perform on their own while they wait for you to return.d) align the gymnasts side by side and begin stretching the gymnasts for 10 minutes, this is led by the floater.e) achieve a SOTW and or a skill that needs active spotting with the gymnasts at the Achievement Station.

There are mandatory lesson plans and structuring for LF, BM, and TT. Write down the lesson plan and structuring for all 3 events to the best of your ability below. It is okay to be very brief, just display that you understand the order of the various categories.
Answer 75

What is the best way to avoid unruly behavior within a group of young children.
Answer 76*

a) straight linesb) re-distracting.c) shouting loudlyd) kindness without actione) re-direction.

There are multiple levels to disciple. Give all of them below in the same manner done in the study tool you have been given in your certificate course training. Example: “Level 01/First time incident/Re-Direction”
Answer 77

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Class Coach Written Examination.