Youth Fitness Training Practice Exam

True

False

20 to 30%

50%

80%

100%

1 time per week

3 times per week, 30 minutes

3 times per week, 15 minutes

This age group should not exercise

It stabilizes the spine

It’s a fundamental part of good posture

It should be set before movement occurs

All of the above

.4

.5 to .75

1.1 to 1.2

.8 to 1.0

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

.4

.5 to .75

1.1 to 1.2

.8 to 1.0

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

1 time per week

2 times per week

3 times per week, 20 minutes

3 times per week, 45 minutes

0%

8 to 10%

10 to 15%

20 to 25%

Practice Exam

1. Motor skills training refers to training improvements with coordination, balance, rhythm, sequence of movement patterns, spatial orientation and speed of reaction.

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

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

4. Why is engaging the core important to teach?

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

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

7. What are protein requirements for 11 to 14 year olds (per pound of bodyweight)?

8. Why is protein important in our diet?

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

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