Youth Fitness Training Practice Exam

Ages 6 to 10

Ages 10 to 13

Ages 13 to 15

None of the above

True

False

Physically active kids perform better in school

Physically active kids have better self esteem

Physically active kids have higher attendance records

All of the above

20 to 30%

50%

80%

100%

It is competently supervised

Parents give permission

They stay in a group setting

None of the above

Heavy weight training

Bodyweight training

Anaerobic training

None of the above

1 time per week

2 times per week

3 times per week, 20 minutes

3 times per week, 45 minutes

Watch body positions

Train movement patterns, not muscles.

Train proper technique and posture.

All of the above

1 time per week

3 times per week, 30 minutes

3 times per week, 15 minutes

This age group should not exercise

.4

.5 to .75

1.1 to 1.2

.8 to 1.0

Practice Exam

1. Common flexibility constraints are hip and shoulder mobility in what age group?

2. Muscles have the capacity to increase up to 1.6 times their length.

3. Which of the following statements are true regarding youth fitness training?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What are protein requirements for a 7 to 10 year old (per pound of bodyweight)?