Class Coach Testing (Train G.USA) WG

Class Coach Written Examination.
Staff Member's Full Name *

First Name Last Name
Proctor's Full Name: *

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What is a G.Knight Coach?
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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?
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HAS ME defines the:
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a) The Four Ways to Safe Learning b) The Five Ways to Safe Exercise. c) The Three Ways to Fun d) The Eight Ways to awesome. e) The Two Ways to Safe Gymnastics.

STUC defines the:
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a) The Four Ways to Safe Learning b) The Five Ways to Safe Exercise. c) The Three Ways to Fun d) The Eight Ways to awesome. e) The Two Ways to Safe Gymnastics.

CH-CA defines the:
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a) The Four Ways to Safe Learning b) The Five Ways to Safe Exercise. c) The Three Ways to Fun d) The Eight Ways to awesome. e) The Two Ways to Safe Gymnastics.

What do the letters of HAS ME stand for?
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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.
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In your own words explain what the S means in HAS ME.
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In your own words explain what the M means in HAS ME.
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In your own words explain what the E means in HAS ME.
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A true G.Knight Coach never stays stationary for more than. Chose best answer.
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a) 5 seconds. b) 30 seconds. c) 60 seconds. d) one minute. e) 3 minutes.

What is a Sense of Urgency?
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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?
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What is a Common Tendency?
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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?
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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.
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What do the letters of CH-CA stand for?
Answer 20

What is Call and Answer? Chose the best answer.
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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?
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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”.
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a) True b) False

Give some examples of good Call & Answer. You can use your own or the ones exampled in training.
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When does Attention Station Rotation occur?
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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”
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a) True. b) False.

Regarding Attention Station Rotation: the coach shouts “Station Rotation”
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a) True. b) False.

Have the gymnasts point to their next station and then you shout “Rotate!” ______________.
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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.
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The final line inspection item is to ensure there are _________ (chose the best answer).
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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 _____________.
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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 _____________.
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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 _____________.
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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.
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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.
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a) True. b) False.

The Gymnastics USA definition of nomenclatures is:
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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?
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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.
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a) True. b) False.

The Red-White-Blue program refers to:
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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?
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a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 10 e) 36

How many events are on each Red-White-Blue program skill chart?
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a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 10 e) 36

How many skills are on each event in Red-White-Blue program skill charts?
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a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 10 e) 36

How many total skills are in each individual level in the Red-White-Blue program?
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a) 2 b) 3 c) 6 d) 10 e) 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.
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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.
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Children are always permitted to use the restroom and take a water break. However we never do so as a group after stretch.
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a) True. b) False.

Stretch time is 15 minutes long.
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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 _______________.
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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.
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a) True. b) False.

How long is Wrap-Up Time?
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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?
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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?
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Are you familiar with the Safety Band policies and procedures? There is no right or wrong answer to this question, but be honest.
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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 _______.
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Group Event Style is
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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
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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).
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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).
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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.
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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.
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a) True. b) False.

Skills of the Week (SOTW):
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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).
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a) Skill Hopping b) Skill Jumping c) Level Hopping d) Level Jump e) 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.
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a) Skill Hopping b) Skill Jumping c) Level Hopping d) Level Jump e) Robin

Mirror Skills:
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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".
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a) True. b) False.

The Achievement Station:
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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:
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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:
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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?
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a) 1 b) 3 c) 4 d) 6 e) 8

During Rotation Event Style how many gymnasts can be active on their own individual stations at one given time?
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a) 1 b) 3 c) 4 d) 6 e) 8

During Rotation Event Style you should rotate your gymnasts every _____________.
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a) 10 seconds b) 60 seconds c) 3 minutes d) 15 minutes e) It depends on the class’s individual learning process.

The Triple A Process should begin over after every _____________.
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a) 10 seconds b) 60 seconds c) 3 minutes d) 15 minutes e) 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.
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The first step to the Triple A Process is to _________________.
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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.
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What is the best way to avoid unruly behavior within a group of young children.
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a) straight lines b) re-distracting. c) shouting loudly d) kindness without action e) 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”
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Class Coach Written Examination.