Karteikarten
Paediatric sports medicine
Karten in diesem Stapel (15)
- 11. Which of the following are benefits of exercise and sport in children: A. Prevention of obesity B. Psychosocial wellbeing C. Socialisation D. Learning skills and values E. All of the aboveE
- 22. TRUE/FALSE? A. Parents need to be aware of the vital role they play in preventing obesity in the under 5s.True. Sport participation for children usually starts from 5 years old. Incidental exercise and keeping children physically active daily more important in the under 5s.
- 32. TRUE/FALSE? B. Most parents are aware when their children are overweight.False. 70% of parents are unaware their children are overweight.
- 43. Which of the following factors are involved in growth and development? A. Health B. Nutrition C. Genetics D. Environment E. Maximal growth in 2 years prior to puberty F. Sexual maturation G. All of the aboveG
- 54. How much should a 20kg boy drink during exercise if exercising for 1 hour? A. 150ml B. 80ml C. 0ml D. 260mlD. 13ml/kg/hour during exercise. 4ml/kg/hour post-exercise.
- 6TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: A. Decreased growth potential.True. It is recognized that extreme levels of exercise can limit a person’s height potential.
- 7TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: B. Growth plate injuries.True
- 8TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: C. Overuse injuries.True. Overuse injuries (stress fractures, strains and sprains) are recognised harmful effects.
- 9TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: D. Premature onset of pubertyFalse. Excessive exercise (such as in high level sports like gymnastics) can lead to delayed onset of puberty.
- 10TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: E. Delayed psychosocial developmentTrue. Some high level sports schedules leave little or no time for other activities and may have a detrimental effect on psychosocial development.
- 116. TRUE/FALSE? A. Children recover from concussion quicker than adults.False
- 126. TRUE/FALSE? B. Adult weight training equipment can safely be used by children under 12 years.False. Children under 12 years should not use fixed weights.
- 136. TRUE/FALSE? C. Parental example can have a significant impact on exercise habits in children.True. Children are considerably influenced by their parents’ exercise habits.
- 146. TRUE/FALSE? D. Nutrition and genetics are the only factors involved in a child’s growth and development.False. Nutrition, genetics and environment are all factors involved in a child’s growth and development.
- 157. What are the characteristics of the “Female Athlete Triad”? A. Disordered eating and eating disorders B. Amenorrhoea C. Osteoporosis and subsequent fractures D. Appropriate weight for ageA, B and C