Practice Exam

1. 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

2. To develop directed strength, how much training time should be devoted to strength training for a specific sport or purpose?

20 to 30%

50%

80%

100%

3. Why is healthy fat needed in a regular diet and eating plan?

Helps insulate our bodies

Provides a source of energy

Both A and B

None of the above

4. In the 15 to 19 age group, how much strength training is recommended?

1 time per week

2 times per week

3 times per week, 20 minutes

3 times per week, 45 minutes

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. Why is engaging the core important to teach?

It stabilizes the spine

It’s a fundamental part of good posture

It should be set before movement occurs

All of the above

7. What is among the most critical elements in youth fitness training?

Teach youth how to work together

Teach youth proper form

Teach youth the difference between strength training and weight training

Teach youth how to become more flexible

8. Is genetics a factor in the elasticity and length of your muscles and ligaments?

True

False

9. 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

10. Pull movements engage the chest muscles and teach how to move away from an object, ex. push up.

True

False

Grade Exam

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