Rec Handbook Exam - California Sports Center

RECREATIONAL INSTRUCTOR HANDBOOK EXAM1. CSC’s Mission Statement is:a. Providing physical activities to become the best you can be – since 1987.b. Providing the opportunity to become the best you can be – since 1987.c. Providing the building blocks to become the best you can be – since 1987.d. Providing the chance to become the best you can be – since 1987.2. CSC’s Vision Statement is:a. Everyone is welcome to train for success with champions through physical activities.b. We build success through physical activities, where champions train and everyone iswelcome.c. We provide building blocks for success through physical activities, wherechampions train and everyone is welcome.d. We build success where champions train and everyone is welcome.3. As a RECREATIONAL instructor, your PRIMARY objective is to (choose the best answer):a. Teach the competitive routines from the Junior Olympic Program.b. Teach the child to win.c. Teach life lessons through the activity of gymnastics.d. Teach advanced sports science and biomechanics.4. Many children today are (choose the best answer):a. More physically active than twenty-five years ago.b. More sophisticated than twenty-five years ago.c. Less physically active than twenty-five years ago.d. Less physically active than any children in history.5. The recreational instructor is IN CHARGE of all of the following EXCEPT:a. Developing your students’ (age & level appropriate) gymnastics skills, fitness,confidence, and love of gymnastics.b. Adjusting equipment, using mats, and minimizing unnecessary risks.c. Telling students to read the posted signs and written warnings before doingactivities that involve more speed, height, and/or rotation (trampoline, high beam,flipping, etc.).d. Teaching your kids how to fall safely.For current staff use & training purposes only. Do not duplicate or share this document withoutpermission from a CSC program manager or director.1

6. A recreational instructor’s primary goal is to help students (choose the best answer):a. Join a competitive team.b. Master the sport of gymnastics.c. Get good grades.d. Graduate to the next level.7. Children enjoy taking gymnastics classes from teachers who:a. Earned gold medals in international competition.b. Focus on aggressive strength and stretching exercises.c. Like to teach gymnastics to children.d. Teach gymnastics for spending money while attending school.8. Which of the following is a benefit of participating in the ACTIVITY of gymnastics?a. Fitness & Coordinationb. Overcoming Fears/Taking Risksc. Social Skills/Manners/Politenessd. All of the above9. What makes CSC’s rec program special?a. We teach progressive skill levels for girls & boys, and unique “explorer skills” toprepare for the next level.b. Our classes are fun with very little focus on progression.c. Our instructors teach students to compete, and teach competition routines everysession.d. We offer specialized classes including Athlete League & Learn to Jump.10. Which is NOT a recreational class level we teach at CSC:a. Advanced Recreationb. Rec FUNdamentalsc. Basic Recreationd. Intermediate I & II11. Which of the following is true about lesson plans at CSC?a. Lesson plans are optional.b. Lesson plans do not have to be in writing.c. Lesson plans are mandatory and kept in each instructor’s binder for review.For current staff use & training purposes only. Do not duplicate or share this document withoutpermission from a CSC program manager or director.2

d. Visual18. Which question is NOT appropriate for an instructor to ask him or herself when astudent is not following directions, or not engaging in the class?a. Can I do something to engage this student in class activities?b. What is wrong with this student?c. Have I made my expectations for behavior clear?d. Can I safely ignore the problem and give my attention to the students doing thingsright?19. Punishment is appropriate in a recreational gymnastics class if:a. Discipline strategies are not working.b. A student pushes another child.c. A student has misbehaved three times.d. Punishment is never appropriate in a recreational gymnastics class.20. Which statement regarding a child’s cognitive learning is true?a. Studies show that children learn cognitive skills more effectively in an environmentthat includes the body as well as the mind.b. Gymnastics and early childhood movement education is directly attributed todeveloping neurological pathways in students and promoting reading readiness.c. Children who have participated in movement education activities have longerattention spans, increased communication skills, general problem solving skills andimproved self-esteem.d. All of the above statements are true.21. Which of the following statements is true?a. Some children do not have the skills to be a “star” athlete in any sport.b. Children who are a little weaker, a little overweight and/or a little less flexible can allfind success in gymnastics.c. Every child benefits from the activity of gymnastics.d. All of the above statements are true.22. The best way to ensure positive learning experiences with your students is to:a. Build relationships with your students and their parents.b. Take courses in child psychology.c. Tell your students to think positively.For current staff use & training purposes only. Do not duplicate or share this document withoutpermission from a CSC program manager or director.4

d. Have low expectations.23. Recreation students should be taught the following CORE skills:a. Headstands, Handstands, Aerials, Standing Back Flips, Swinging Pull-overs.b. Forward rolls, Backward rolls, Handstands, Pull-overs, Cartwheels.c. Forward rolls, Press Handstands, Punch Front Flips, Push-ups, Middle Splits.d. Upper Arm Support Swings, Giants, Fly Away, Whip Backs, Iron Cross.24. An instructor should attempt to communicate with parents of her students after class:a. Only when the student has suffered an injury during class.b. If there is nothing else to do.c. When possible before teaching next class.d. Only if the student has behavioral problems.25. Which of the following is NOT one of CSC’s four recreation priorities?a. Having funb. Building the largest competitive team in California.c. Teachingd. Providing excellent customer service.For current staff use & training purposes only. Do not duplicate or share this document withoutpermission from a CSC program manager or director.5

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