Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce the risk of overuse injuries in youth?

Accepted Answer

•	Engage in sports year round

Answer

•	Participate in a variety of sports.

Answer

•	Educate parents about the benefits and risks of competitive sports

Answer

•	Avoid sport participation at least 3 months out of the year.

Question 2

With aging, a selective loss of which of the following occurs due to physical inactivity?

Accepted Answer

•	Type ll muscle fibers

Answer

•	hearing

Answer

•	Type I muscle fibers

Answer

•	regional body fat

Question 3

Which of the following is TRUE for seniors who engage in resistance training?

Accepted Answer

•	Perform static stretching before activity

Answer

•	Avoid warming up with moderate to intense aerobic activity.

Answer

•	Emphasize the Valsalva maneuver with structural exercises.

Answer

•	Avoid static stretching before activity

Question 4

The NCAA reported that female basketball players were _____ times more likely to incur an ACL tear than males.

Accepted Answer

6

Answer

2

Answer

4

Answer

8

Question 5

During puberty, girls begin to produce more_ which increases fat deposition.

Accepted Answer

•	estrogen

Answer

•	testosterone

Answer

•	fatty acids

Answer

•	insulin

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