Chapter 6

Question 1

When engaging in recreational pursuits, how can many injuries be prevented?

Answer 1

Stretching and warming up

Question 2

While the brain starts to shrink at age 30 or 40, what can be done to make the brain more efficient?

Answer 2

Aerobic activity

Question 3

How much does the average college student spend in Louise and sports in an average day?

Answer 3

3.6 hours

Question 4

What are some other names for millenials?

Answer 4

Generation Y. The Net Generation. Generation Me. MTV Generation. Echo Boomers

Question 5

What years was Generation Y born in?

Answer 5

1984-2002

Question 6

What years was Generation X born in?

Answer 6

1965-1983

Question 7

Are there more baby boomers or generation X’ers?

Answer 7

Generation X=45 million

Baby Boomers=78 million

Question 8

How do baby boomers plan to expand their leisure activities as they age?

Answer 8

Surfing. Playing bridge. Paragliding. Learning to fly. Rafting/river running. Running a marathon. Tennis. Skydiving. Boating. Fishing. Backpacking. Bungee jumping. Climbing. Hand gliding. Cooking. Crafts. Community classes. Creative writing. Learning a new language. Going back to school. Playing an instrument. Riding ATV’s. Gambling. Bird watching

Question 9

Are more American adults single or married?

Answer 9

Single

Question 10

What’s the fastest growing segment of the US population?

Answer 10

80 and over

Question 11

What age group benefits more from exercise?

Answer 11

Older adults.
It’s enhances individuals physically and cognitively and allows adults to remain independent as much as 10 years longer than sedentary adults

Question 12

Should men and women 55 and older be encouraged to renter competitive sports?

Answer 12

Yes. Swimming. Distance running. Track and field. Bowling. Tennis. Badminton. Cycling. Golf. Archery. Fly casting. Orienteering. Rowing canoeing. Sailing. Trapshooting. Table tennis. Shuffleboard. Fencing. Horseshoes. Horseback riding.

Question 13

What is another name for the US National Senior Sports Classic? Minimum age?

Answer 13

The Senior Olympics.

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Question 14

What’s the minimum age for the US Master’s Swimming?

Answer 14

18

Question 15

From 2010-2025, how is the cohort of 65-75 year olds expected to grow?

Answer 15

During this time period, growth will be from 21 million to 35.4 million representing fully half of the nation’s adult population increase

Question 16

What events are available in the World Master Athletics Championships?

Answer 16

Track and field. Cross country. Road running. Minimum age 35

Question 17

Marriages are often delayed until later for whom?

Answer 17

Youth Adults

Question 18

What are Millenials (Gen. Y) relationship with technology?

Answer 18

1. Increased use and experience with communications, media, and technologies
2. More technology makes it easier to be sedentary which causes obesity problems

Question 19

What percentage of baby boomers feel younger than their age?

Answer 19

63%. Many remain active into their later years

Question 20

Which many aged adults are unmarried?

Answer 20

Middle Aged