Effective Communication in Coaching

What is considered the most important skill required for effective sports coaching?

• Physical fitness

• Communication

• Strategy development

• Time management

Which form of communication involves speaking with others?

• Non-verbal

• Listening

• Verbal

• Written

What does non-verbal communication include?

• Volume and tone

• Facial expressions and posture

• Language and vocabulary

• Feedback and response

Why is listening an important skill for a coach?

• It helps in giving instructions

• It allows the coach to receive and adapt to feedback

• It improves the coach's physical fitness

• It enhances the coach's ability to strategise

Which of the following is NOT a form of communication used by sports coaches?

• Verbal

• Non-verbal

• Listening

• Telepathic

What aspect of verbal communication can affect how a message is received?

• Eye contact

• Volume and tone

• Hand movements

• Posture

Which form of communication involves body language?

• Verbal

• Non-verbal

• Listening

• Written

How can a coach demonstrate effective listening?

• By speaking loudly

• By maintaining eye contact and nodding

• By using complex vocabulary

• By ignoring feedback

What is a key component of non-verbal communication?

• Language used

• Facial expressions

• Volume of speech

• Listening skills

In the context of sports coaching, who might a coach need to communicate with?

• Only athletes

• Athletes, other coaches, parents, officials, and spectators

• Only parents

• Only officials