<p> USA BOXING COACHES CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION Level I 2010</p><p>BOXING RULES</p><p>T F 1. (101.4) To participate in USA Boxing sanctioned events, all boxers, coaches, officials, administrators, staff, trainers, technicians, interns physicians, etc., must be registered with USA Boxing.</p><p>T F 2. (101.7(1)(a)(1)(a)) An 8-year-old boxer may compete against a 10-year-old boxer of the same weight.</p><p>T F 3. (101.7(1)(a)(7) For local club shows, a boxer 10 years old may compete against a boxer 12 years old, provided the contestants do not exceed the 24 month maximum age difference and weight differential for Junior Olympic age</p><p>T F 4. (102.1(1)) Female boxers may compete against male boxers if the LBC approves.</p><p>T F 5. (102.6(4)(c)) At a competition, the attending physician may disqualify a boxer who has an active herpetic lesion, cold sore or fever blister on the face.</p><p>T F 6. (102.6(4)(c)) Boxers may not wear either eye glasses or any type of contact lenses in competition.</p><p>T F 7. (102.1(d)) It is permissible for a boxer to compete in a Sunday contest and then box again in a different show on the following Friday.</p><p>T F 8. (102.1(d)) In a tournament, a boxer can compete at 9:00 A.M. and then compete again at 9:00 P.M. on the same calendar day.</p><p>T F 9. (103.1(2)) The use of a thin coat of pure Vaseline on the Boxers face is permitted.</p><p>T F 10. (103.1(3)) Before a male boxer can officially weigh-in, he must be clean shaven, i.e., must not display sideburns, a beard or goatee.</p><p>T F 11. (107.15) (c) At weigh-in for LBC Events boxers can wear what they want for weigh-ins?</p><p>T F 12. (103.1(12)) During the 1-minute rest interval between rounds, the boxer may stand or sit, but must face the center of the ring. BOXING RULES:</p><p>T F 13. (103.6(4)) After the hand wrap has been placed, thin strips of tape may be placed between the fingers and over the knuckles.</p><p>T F 14. (105.1(7)) During a match if a coach or an assistant infringes the rules, their boxer may be cautioned, receive a 2-point warning, or be disqualified by the referee.</p><p>T F 15. (107.1(13)) When a boxer is down from a blow to the head, and is unresponsive, the coaches should immediately enter the ring to render aid.</p><p>T F 16. (105.1(12)) A coach may retire a boxer by throwing a towel or a sponge into the ring, or by mounting the ring apron.</p><p>17. (107.1(14)(d)(1,2)) A referee stops the contest (RSCH) because the boxer was knocked down from a head blow, or received three standing 8-counts from head blows in one round, or received four standing 8-counts from head blows in a contest. What restriction is placed in the boxer? a. No restriction period will apply b. A 30 day restriction period will apply c. A 90 day restriction period will apply d. A 180 day restriction period will apply e. A 365 day restriction period will apply</p><p>T F 18. (107.15 (k)) A boxer reports for weigh-in at 7:00 A.M. and is 3 pounds over his/her competitive weight. He/she has until 9:00 A.M. to lose the extra pounds?</p><p>T F 19. (107.2(2)) Following a RSCH the coach must watch for unusual symptoms the boxer might display. Immediate medical attention should be sought if the boxer shows sign of: headache or dizziness lasting over 2 hours, drowsiness, mental confusion, blurred vision, loss of balance, repeated vomiting, or Unconsciousness.</p><p>T F 20. 101.7 (1) (a) (6) A 16 year old boxer can box an 18 year old boxer when the boxers ages are Within a 24 month period? </p><p>21. For club shows or local tournaments a 13 yr old boxes a 15 yr old. How long are the rounds? Circle one: 1 minute, 1 ½ Minutes, 2 Minutes. </p><p>22. 101.7 (1) (a) What are the weight increments for Junior Olympic boxers up to 101 lbs? A. 5 pounds B. 6 pounds C. 10 pounds BOXING RULES</p><p>23. 103.4 (2) (4) Boxers weighing 153lbs wear what size Gloves? (a) 8 OZ (b) 10 OZ (c) 12 OZ</p><p>24. 102.6 (2) Name the two types of doctors that are qualified to examine and declare a boxer fit to box:</p><p>1. Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) 2. Naturopathic (ND) Or Emergency medical Tech (EMT) 3. Chiropractors (DC) or Podiatrists (DPM)</p><p>25. USA Boxing rules regarding registered Sex Offenders:</p><p>A. Can coach only at the gym B. Can coach at the gym and only local shows C. Can coach at the gym, local shows with permission from USA Boxing D. Cannot coach at all with USA Boxing </p><p>T F 26. The coach shall be knowledgeable of all United States Amateur Boxing, Inc. policies and rules and shall ensure that the rules and regulations of eligibility are upheld.</p><p>27. How do you identify USA Boxing approved competition equipment (headgear/gloves)? A. Must be red, white and blue colors. B. Must have USA boxing approved label. C. Must have Velcro fasteners. D. Must have USA flag / logo.</p><p>GOOD TEACHING</p><p>T F 28. One of the main responsibilities of a coach is to provide a variety of activities to keep the boxers interested and committed, and to reduce the possibility of boxer “burn-out.”</p><p>29. What is the foundation of being a successful coach? A. Being a Good sport B. Being a good Teacher C. Be able to demonstrate correct technique D. Have past boxing experience</p><p>GOOD TEACHING </p><p>30. As an amateur coach/teacher, my goal should be? A. Win as many bouts as possible B. To make Olympic boxers & World Champions C. Make sure everyone has fun. D. Coach to the reasonable expectations of my boxers parents.</p><p>T F 31. Parents have the right to assume the coach has the ability to teach the sport or activity; to teach it safely; and, to teach it with the best interest of their child in mind. </p><p>T F 32. While watching sparring, it is a good idea for Coaches to follow the “5 Second Rule” which states that, “Coaches should stop a spar session 5 seconds too soon rather than 1 second too late.</p><p>T F 33. The extent to which a young athlete benefits from a boxing program depends greatly on the coaches leadership, knowledge, patience and understanding</p><p>T F 34. To maintain an effective boxing program, a coach must present (teach) specific subject matter. These subjects include: Gymnasium safety, boxing rules, current physical training methods, mental preparation, strategy of the contest, nutrition planning…These topics should be taught in an orderly and pleasing environment.</p><p>T F 35. As part of a winning strategy, a coach is justified in displaying a loss of temper in yelling at officials to gain a psychological advantage of intimidation.</p><p>WEIGHT LOSS & DEHYDRATION</p><p>T F 36. Dehydration or loss or body water will cause the boxer’s temperature to rise above normal?</p><p>T F 37. When a boxer needs to quickly lose 2-3 pounds of body fat, the use of plastic or rubber suits is an effective and safe method.</p><p>T F 38. On the morning of competition, a boxer seriously dehydrates him/herself to make weight. After making weight, all the boxer has to do is drink water and within 30 minutes he/she will resume normal function.</p><p>T F 39. Salt tablets should be taken after a hard workout in hot or humid weather. WEIGHT LOSS & DEHYDRATION</p><p>T F 40. Using a diet and exercise plan, it is acceptable to lose 4 to 5 pounds of body weight each week.</p><p>T F 41. A 2-3% loss of body water will probably not adversely affect a boxer’s performance.</p><p>T F 42. Boxers working out in high temperature/low humidity/poor ventilation or in sweat gear or rubber suits are at extremely high risk of shedding too much Body water sweat and becoming dehydrated?</p><p>T F 43. Some of the symptoms of Dehydration/Heat Exhaustion include: feeling lazy, lagging pace, strong thirst, loss of appetite, feeling mentally “down”, tingling in extremities, stumbling, headache, high heart rate, and high breathing rate?</p><p>T F 44. Dehydration makes your athlete more vulnerable to serious injury and if not treated with liquid intake, heat exhaustion could occur and advance into heat stroke. If not treated, heat stroke can be fatal.</p><p>FITNESS TRAINING</p><p>T F 45. All boxers should engage in at least 10 minutes of warm-up before proceeding to the more vigorous elements of the workout.</p><p>T F 46. A major difference between aerobic exercise and anaerobic exercise is aerobic is performed at a much slower pace and for a greater length of time.</p><p>T F 47. Anaerobic training employs an interval of fast physical activity. After which, there is a recovery (rest) interval.</p><p>T F 48. Aerobic exercise is better at developing muscular strength and speed than is anaerobic exercise.</p><p>T F 49. Amateur boxing is an anaerobic activity.</p><p>T F 50. A boxer should participate in 3-4 weeks of aerobic pre-conditioning before engaging in anaerobic interval training. T F 51. Aerobic training (long distance running) can actually cause a reduction in a boxer’s leg speed and strength.</p><p>RISK MANAGEMENT/ RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY</p><p>52. What is the #1 responsibility of an Amateur Boxing Coach?</p><p>1. Make champions 2. Introduce boxers to what they will encounter in the Ring 3. Supervision 4. Safety of the athlete</p><p>53. When is the coach responsible for team supervision? A. Before any matches B. Practices C. When traveling D. Whatever & wherever the team meets</p><p>T F 54. The failure to reasonably supervise is the primary allegation in most personal injury lawsuits filed against coaches & sport administrators?</p><p>T F 55. The coach should take the responsibility of seeing that registration forms are filled out completely and properly signed before sending them to the registration Chair?</p><p>T F 56. As part of a Risk management program there should be a plan for notifying emergency care providers; and, for the notifying a boxer’s parent and family physician as soon as possible. A coach would be well-advised to have signed medical consent forms as well as appropriate addresses and phone number available at all times.</p><p>57. It is a legal obligation that coaches know how to buy, fit, and maintain safe Boxing equipment. What are the three adjustments on a headgear? 1._____CHIN______2._____ TOP ______3.______BACK______</p><p>T F 58. Coaches should never suspend a boxer without due process?</p><p>59 . If an accident should happen and any of the rules regarding age, weight, ring Specifications, registration or certification are not strictly abided by or Negligence by the coach of not having the proper equipment, or having Information of a previous injury what could result?</p><p>(a) Everyone who had any involvement with making or running the bout, the Coaches, the person who made the match/hosted the show, the owner of The building, the referee, etc. would get sued.</p><p>(b) The insurance company would deny coverage (not just deny Liability, but say its policy did not cover the event) because the rules were broken, and that the policy only covered accidents that happen when the event is run properly.</p><p>(c) Each of the people being sued would be in a position of (1) having to hire their own attorney, experts, etc. rather than the insurance company doing it; and (2) having their own money/assets at risk if they lose, instead of the insurance policy. </p><p>(d) Even if you win the case, you would still had to pay their legal fees, which could be pretty high.</p><p>(e) All of the above</p><p>T F 60. A potential new boxer can spar at your gym before deciding whether or not she/he wants to join. (False—boxer needs to be Registered with USA Boxing for insurance purposes) </p>