Children and Young Athletes

Question 1

Why is thermoregulation an implication to consider for children playing sport more so than adults?

Accepted Answer

Children are less responsive to temperature changes, Children's sweat glands release fluid more slowly, Children do not have the same ability to lose heat through evaporation

Question 2

Children and young athletes who have diabetes should avoid playing any sport?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Who am I? I am caused by the body's inability to produce insulin.

Accepted Answer

Diabetes Type I

Question 4

An athlete with epilepsy should not be discouraged from participating in PA. Needs to be considered to ensure safety?

Accepted Answer

The coach is aware of the child's medical needs, Ensure supervision at all times to monitor signs, Follow Dr recommendations, Avoid collision sports if seizures are frequent

Question 5

An athlete with diabetes must do which of the following to ensure optimal performance?

Accepted Answer

Eat a balanced diet full of complex carbohydrates, Follow their diabetes management plan which may include insulin injections, Hourly glucose supplements (banana) when exercise is prolonged, Have a pre-game meal to increase blood sugar levels

Question 6

Which of the following is the cause of overuse injuries?

Accepted Answer

Unsuitable equipment - wrong size, Lack of general fitness and poor technique, High training volume, intensity and frequency, Inadequate warm-up

Question 7

Who am I? I am caused by the body's inability to produce insulin or use it sufficiently.

Accepted Answer

Diabetes Type II

Question 8

The role of insulin in the body is to?

Accepted Answer

Metabolise carbohydrates

Question 9

Who am I? I maintain the bodies internal temperature independent of the temperature of the environment

Accepted Answer

Thermoregulation

Question 10

Who am I? I am caused by repeated use of a body part.

Accepted Answer

Overuse injury

Question 11

What sport is the better sport for asthmatics to participate in?

Accepted Answer

Swimming

Question 12

Who am I? I am a common overuse injury for children and young athletes

Accepted Answer

Stress fracture

Question 13

Which of the following could trigger an asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

Not using asthma medication when symptoms arise, Exercising in extreme weather conditions, Intensity of the exercise is above the fitness level of the athlete, Excessive duration exercising with no breaks

Question 14

Is resistance training appropriate for children and young athletes?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the program design and the supervision provided, Focus on developing the skills, large muscles and resistance is gradual

Question 15

Children and young athletes who have asthma should avoid playing any sport?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

The medical conditions that have implications on children and young athletes include?

Accepted Answer

Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy

Children and Young Athletes

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