Adult and Aged Athletes (Y12 PDHPE HSC Sports Medicine)

Which of the following heart conditions is NOT commonly associated with adult and aged athletes?

• High blood pressure

• Angina

• Cardiovascular disease

• Diabetes

Before engaging in any physical activity, an adult or aged athlete with a heart condition should:

• Start with high-intensity workouts

• Contact a GP for approval

• Skip warm-up exercises

• Only participate in team sports

Which of the following activities is generally recommended for aged athletes with heart conditions?

• Rugby

• Weightlifting with heavy loads

• Cycling

• Sprinting

A proper warm-up for an adult with a heart condition should last:

• 1-2 minutes

• 3-4 minutes

• 5-7 minutes

• 10-12 minutes

If an athlete with a heart condition experiences dizziness during exercise, they should:

• Increase exercise intensity

• Continue as usual

• Stop exercising immediately

• Ignore it if it’s mild

Which of the following is a factor that predisposes adult and aged athletes to low bone density?

• High physical activity levels

• Female gender

• Increased muscle mass

• A high calcium diet

Which nutrient is NOT essential for maintaining healthy bone density?

• Calcium

• Vitamin D

• Iron

Which type of sport should be avoided by those with poor bone density?

• Martial arts

• Walking

• Swimming

• Golf

Bone density benefits most from which type of physical activity?

• Swimming and yoga

• Walking and resistance training

• Golf and tennis

• Cycling and brisk walking

For an adult athlete with osteoporosis, which exercise is likely the safest and most beneficial?

• Sprinting

• Heavy weightlifting

• Light resistance training

• Wrestling