Pediatric Exercise Science - Exam 2 Review

This type of physical activity assessment is ideal in situations where you have a large number of children in a single setting (i.e., gym, or playground) at the same time and has a good balance of validity and feasibility.

• Direct Observation

• Accelerometers

• Questionnaire

Which of the following tests can be used to assess anaerobic performance?

• Mile run

• Margaria Stair Run

• VO2 peak test

A city with a walk score of _________ would indicate that most errands require the use of a car, and that the walkability of the neighborhood is low.

• 9

• 42

• 86

Which of the following is a determinant of physical activity?

• High Motivation

• High Cost

• Lack of Safety

• Good motor skills

Submaximal and Maximal Blood Lactate Levels increase as a result of the growth and maturation process.

• True

• False

Toddlers & preschoolers should engage in a total of at

least 90 minutes of structured physical activity each day.

• True

• False

During _________________, beginning movements and reflexes form the basis for fundamental motor skills and motor

proficiency.

• infancy

• middle childhood

• adolescence

The emphasis of physical activity during early and middle childhood (2-9 years of age) is on _________________________.

• Health and Fitness

• Motor Skills

• Healthy Behaviors

Children who engage primarily in sedentary behaviors tend to have a lower percent body fat and higher fitness levels.

• True

• False

What is an associated behavior linked to sedentary pursuits?

• Reading

• Eating an Unhealthy diet

• Doing chores