Sports Medicine for Adult and Aged Athletes

The video discusses considerations for adult and aged athletes in sports medicine, focusing on heart conditions, fractures, bone density, and flexibility. It provides guidelines for safe exercise practices, sports participation options, and the importance of maintaining joint mobility.

What is a common condition included under heart conditions for aged athletes?

• High blood pressure

• Arthritis

• Diabetes

• Asthma

Before starting an exercise program, what should individuals with heart conditions do?

• Consult a nutritionist

• Get approval from their GP

• Join a gym

• Start with high-intensity workouts

What is the recommended duration and frequency of exercise for people with heart conditions?

• 30 minutes, 5 times a week

• 10 minutes, 3 times a week

• 20 minutes, 2 times a week

• 60 minutes, 7 times a week

Which type of exercise should be avoided by individuals with heart conditions?

• Light resistance training

• Moderate walking

• High-intensity resistance training

• Yoga

What is bone density a measure of?

• Joint flexibility

• Bone strength

• Cardiovascular health

• Muscle strength

Which sport is suitable for individuals with poor bone density?

• Basketball

• Soccer

• Cycling

• Rugby

What type of exercise helps improve bone density?

• Swimming

• Weight-bearing exercises

• Meditation

• Stretching

What happens to flexibility if an individual stops performing movements that require it?

• It becomes unpredictable

• It increases

• It remains the same

• It decreases

Which activity is beneficial for improving joint mobility in aged athletes?

• Weightlifting

• Yoga

• Sprinting

• Boxing

Why is it important for individuals with poor flexibility to progress slowly in exercise intensity?

• To avoid boredom

• To prevent muscle strain

• To save time

• To increase muscle mass quickly