Coursespaces Quiz #9 Flashcards
Running velocity tends to increase throughout childhood for _____ and ______
males and females
In terms of performance on the jump and reach task, _____ start to plateau at approximately 11 years of age.
females
After puberty, ______ tend to continue to improve their throwing performance
males
T/F: From early childhood to the end of adolescence, virtually all aspects of product-orientated performance show upward trend with age
true
T/F: According to Gabbard, differences in motor performance (particularly on strength-related tasks) between males and females has been widening in recent years.
false
T/F: The Eckert (1987) study of american and european females demonstrated that a decline in females’ motor skills following puberty is universal.
false
T/F: Stride length does not increase with age.
false
Females agility tend to plateau by about age ___
15
What three components are associated with measuring kicking?
- distance
- accuracy
- speed
T/F: Using both process and product measurement scoring systems for the catch have limited the available evidence on catching for young children
true
T/F: Females typically perform better than males in locomotor skills that include the hop and leap
true
It is estimated that approximately ______ of the 50 million children participating in non-school sponsored sport activities are male
55%
T/F: 50% of american adults are currently not exercising enough to obtain any health benefits.
true
T/F: Females during adolescence are typically at a disadvantage in performing motor skills such as the jump because of the presence of more body fat and less lean muscle mass.
true
