Practice Exam

1. In the 11 to 14 age group, how much strength training is recommended?

1 time per week

3 times per week, 30 minutes

3 times per week, 15 minutes

This age group should not exercise

2. Which are considered ways to improve motor skills?

Weight training

Flexibility training

Develop better rhythm

Improving aerobic capacity

3. Many professional organizations support youth fitness training as long as what occurs?

It is competently supervised

Parents give permission

They stay in a group setting

None of the above

4. To develop general strength, how much training time should be devoted to strength training for general purposes?

20 to 30%

50 to 75%

80%

100%

5. Special training should be made up of which combination?

10% general strength. 90% sport specific strength.

25% general strength. 75% sport specific strength.

35% general strength. 65% sport specific strength.

50% general strength. 50% sport specific strength.

6. What is the recommended fiber intake from the American Heart Association for children?

Age plus 12

Age plus 5

20 grams

No fiber is recommended for children

7. What type of training is best for ages 6 to 10?

Heavy weight training

Bodyweight training

Anaerobic training

None of the above

8. Which of these exercises is a basic movement pattern?

Bicep curl

Tricep extension

Lunge

All of the above

9. Kids are likely to see larger improvements in aerobic capacity after puberty.

True

False

10. What are some important training principles to follow for youth training?

Watch body positions

Train movement patterns, not muscles.

Train proper technique and posture.

All of the above

Grade Exam

Company

National Personal Training Association
Phone: 1-800-449-6189
Email: admin@personaltrainercertification.us