Chapter 7 Flashcards
what is chronological age
actual age
what is biological age
skeletal age and maturity
what is peak height velocity
period of time of max growth in stature in adolescence
what is ectomorphic body type
slender and tall
what is mesomorphic body type
muscular, broad shoulders
what is endomorphic body type
rounder, broader hips
muscle increases in ___, and then ___
mass; generate high levels of force
t/f: resistance training is safe and effective for children
true
strength gains in preadolescents
neural adaptation
relative to muscle-cross sectional area, are males stronger than females
no
parts of the female athlete triad
interrelationship between energy availability, menstrual function, bone mineral density
amenorrhea and OP
high training volume+ inadequate dietary intake
who is more likely to injure their ACL
females-> 6x
what is the marker of OP
> 2.5
what is sarcopenia
decreased muscle mass
