Chapter 14 Quiz

1. Which of the following factors contributes to physical inactivity for children in high crime areas?

• a. Lack of access to safe neighborhoods

• b. Lack of education regarding physical activity

• c. Lack of recreational activities

• d. Lack of family support structure

2. Which of the following describes a way an ACE Certified Personal Trainer can have a positive impact on a child’s perception of exercise?

• a. Query parents on exercise program design

• b. Increase the number of muscular-training exercises

• c. Make the activities fun

• d. Create a very structured atmosphere

3. Which of the following activities provides one of the MOST effective ways an ACE Certified Personal Trainer can help a child improve his or her cardiovascular-risk profile?

• a. Competitive sports training

• b. Cardiovascular training

• c. Muscular training

• d. Strenuous physical activity

4. For preschool-age children, which moderate-intensity activity should an ACE Certified Personal Trainer introduce for bone strengthening?

• a. Skipping

• b. Bicycle riding

• c. Yardwork

• d. Brisk walking

5. For adolescents, which vigorous-intensity activity should an ACE Certified Personal Trainer introduce for bone strengthening?

• a. Game of tag

• b. Running

• c. Skipping

• d. Game of following the leader

6. Which of the following activities would an ACE Certified Personal Trainer use for muscle strengthening with school-aged children?

• a. Rope or tree climbing

• b. Weight machines

• c. Resistance exercise using hand-held weights

• d. Gymnastics

7. Which of the following puts children at greater risk of heat-related illnesses compared to adults?

• a. Higher exercise economy

• b. Lower ratio of body surface area to mass

• c. Higher cardiac output

• d. Diminished sweating capacity

8. When designing an exercise program for youth, what is one of the MOST important components for the ACE Certified Personal Trainer to include?

• a. Using all three planes of motion

• b. Using the same equipment every session

• c. Using exercises that focus on muscular strength

• d. Using reduced cool- down segments

9. What is the recommended frequency of aerobic activity for children and adolescents?

• a. Six days per week

• b. Five days per week

• c. Four days per week

• d. Seven days per week

10. Which of the following should be the focus of a training program performed early in a pregnancy? when designing a program for a pregnant woman?

• a. Upper-body strength

• b. Posterior leg and trunk strength

• c. Low-back discomfort

• d. Body-weight exercises