Practice Exam

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

.5 to .75

1.1 to 1.2

.8 to 1.0

2. 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

3. What should the total fat intake be for ages 4 to 18?

25 to 35%

10 to 15%

50% or more

15 to 25%

4. 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.

5. Why is protein important in our diet?

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

6. 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%

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. Static stretching is not recommended for which age group?

6 to 10

10 to 13

13 to 15

16 to 18

10. How much saturated fat should children take in according to the American Heart Association?

8 to 10%

10 to 15%

20 to 25%

Grade Exam

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