Successful Coaching: Chapter 1
logic - correct answer ✔✔"correct thinking"; reason; making use of reason and good sense
epistemology - correct answer ✔✔the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion
axiology - correct answer ✔✔examines the values of a profession and what is considered just and right in
terms of the profession. (right & wrong)
metaphysics - correct answer ✔✔a branch of philosophy that investigates the ultimate nature of reality;
what is real/reality
aesthetics - correct answer ✔✔the study of beauty; "What is beauty?" "Is the beautiful always good?"
Why Philosophy? - correct answer ✔✔a well developed philosophy removes uncertainty about training
rules, style of play, discipline, codes of conduct, competitive outlook, short- and long-term objective, etc.
Philosophy Consists of: - correct answer ✔✔- major objectives
-your beliefs/principles that help achieve your objectives
Fig 1.1 How life events affect your coaching philosophy: - correct answer ✔✔1. you hold certain beliefs
and principles
2. events occur:
a. athlete talks back
b. you can cheat
c. star player injured but wants to play
3. respond based on your beliefs and principles
4. experience consequences to your actions
