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Flashcards by Averil Tam, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Averil Tam
almost 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| 1. 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 above | E |
| 2. 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. |
| 2. TRUE/FALSE? B. Most parents are aware when their children are overweight. | False. 70% of parents are unaware their children are overweight. |
| 3. 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 above | G |
| 4. How much should a 20kg boy drink during exercise if exercising for 1 hour? A. 150ml B. 80ml C. 0ml D. 260ml | D. 13ml/kg/hour during exercise. 4ml/kg/hour post-exercise. |
| TRUE/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. |
| TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: B. Growth plate injuries. | True |
| TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: C. Overuse injuries. | True. Overuse injuries (stress fractures, strains and sprains) are recognised harmful effects. |
| TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: D. Premature onset of puberty | False. Excessive exercise (such as in high level sports like gymnastics) can lead to delayed onset of puberty. |
| TRUE/FALSE? 5. A harmful effect of excessive exercise is: E. Delayed psychosocial development | True. Some high level sports schedules leave little or no time for other activities and may have a detrimental effect on psychosocial development. |
| 6. TRUE/FALSE? A. Children recover from concussion quicker than adults. | False |
| 6. 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. |
| 6. 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. |
| 6. 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. |
| 7. 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 age | A, B and C |
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