Youth Fitness Training Practice Exam

20 to 30%

50%

80%

100%

True

False

It stabilizes the spine

It’s a fundamental part of good posture

It should be set before movement occurs

All of the above

Improving balance

Developing better rhythm

Understanding spatial orientation

All of the above

6 to 10

10 to 13

13 to 15

16 to 18

.4

.5 to .75

1.1 to 1.2

.8 to 1.0

Helps insulate our bodies

Provides a source of energy

Both A and B

None of the above

It helps repair muscle damage

It helps growth and repair of body tissues

Maintains health of our hair, skin and fingernails

All of the above

Age plus 12

Age plus 5

20 grams

No fiber is recommended for children

1 time per week

3 times per week, 30 minutes

3 times per week, 15 minutes

This age group should not exercise

Practice Exam

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

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

3. Why is engaging the core important to teach?

4. Which of these are part of motor skills training?

5. Static stretching is not recommended for which age group?

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

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

8. Why is protein important in our diet?

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

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