Question 1

Most first graders are "top heavy." Explain what this means according to predictable growth patterns.

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• The head makes up approximately 1/6^th of...

Question 2

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique
-performs best in activities requiring strength, speed, and agility

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A)   endomorph
B)   mesomorph
C)   ectomorphD) A) and C)
E) B) and C)

Question 3

Frostbite

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A)   can only happen to uncovered skin.
B)   occurs when body core temperature drops below normal.
C)   always shows blistered skin.
D)   causes skin to look red and puffy.
E)   causes skin to look pale and whitish.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

The most rapid period of growth in children occurs from

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A)   birth to five years of age.
B)   five to ten years of age.
C)   ten to fifteen years of age.
D)   adolescence to adulthood.
E)   thirteen to fifteen years of age.F) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Depending on the criteria used to evaluate the ratio of fat, what percentage of Canadian youngsters has been identified as overweight?

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A)   18%
B)   32%
C)   26%
D)   50%
E)   8%F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

When estimating their physical competence

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A)   very young children depend primarily on information from adults.
B)   most children are inaccurate.
C)   few children use actual performance outcome.
D)   older children depend primarily on information from adults.
E)   children avoid comparing themselves to peers.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a reason to take caution when exercising youngsters in hot weather?

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A)   Children produce more metabolic heat per unit mass than adults.
B)   Children have a higher cardiac output at a given oxygen rate
C)   Children have higher surface area/mass ratios than those of adults.
D)   Children have a lower cardiac output at a given oxygen rate.
E)   Sweating capacity is not as great in children as in adults.F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The Coaching Association of Canada recommends that children can begin to participate in competitive sport after the age of 9.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique
-has excessively protruding abdomen

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A)   endomorph
B)   mesomorph
C)   ectomorphD) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 10

Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique
-is well-muscled

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A)   endomorph
B)   mesomorph
C)   ectomorphD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 11

Fast twitch muscle fibres are primarily

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A)   anaerobic.
B)   aerobic.
C)   long-term.
D)   undifferentiated.
E)   fatigue-resistant.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Identify the three types of body physique and discuss how each may affect physical activity participation and performance.

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Question 13

List three important safety precautions when children are participating in outdoor activities during sunny weather.

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• Wear a hat, light clothing, and sungla...

Question 14

In preadolescent children, it appears that strength gains occur from

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A)   intense training.
B)   the development of more efficient motor patterns.
C)   the recruitment of more muscle fibres.
D)   muscle hypertrophy.
E)   increase in muscle maturity.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Obese children will

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A)   demonstrate a lower metabolic cost during exercise.
B)   may have limited motor performance due to reduction in relative strength.
C)   require lower oxygen uptake than leaner children.
D)   have more endurance than normal weight children.
E)   generally lose excessive weight when they reach adolescence.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Recommended resistance training for preadolescent children is best described as

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A)   high repetition at low resistance.
B)   low repetition at high resistance.
C)   low repetition at low resistance.
D)   high repetition at high resistance.
E)   weight determined by maximal lifts.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Define the term "optimal challenge" as it relates to motivation of children to learn physical skills.

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• Optimal challenge describes the most d...

Question 18

Children engaged in vigorous physical activity

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A)   do not fatigue easily.
B)   do not recover quickly.
C)   fatigue slowly and recover slowly.
D)   fatigue quickly and recover slowly.
E)   fatigue quickly and recover quickly.F) A) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Growth patterns are generally controlled by genetic makeup.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Physical maturity is usually measured by comparing chronological age with skeletal age.

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A) True 
 B)False

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Frostbite

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Obese children will

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Physical maturity is usually measured by comparing chronological age with skeletal age.

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Children engaged in vigorous physical activity

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The Coaching Association of Canada recommends that children can begin to participate in competitive sport after the age of 9.

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Which of the following is NOT a reason to take caution when exercising youngsters in hot weather?

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Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique -performs best in activities requiring strength, speed, and agility

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Recommended resistance training for preadolescent children is best described as

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Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique -has excessively protruding abdomen

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When estimating their physical competence

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Match the following characteristics with the corresponding body physique -is well-muscled

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Fast twitch muscle fibres are primarily

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In preadolescent children, it appears that strength gains occur from

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Most first graders are "top heavy." Explain what this means according to predictable growth patterns.

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Depending on the criteria used to evaluate the ratio of fat, what percentage of Canadian youngsters has been identified as overweight?

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