Lifespan fitness for all sports injuries Flashcards
What age is the brockport physical fitness test manual for?
10-17 years old with and without disabilities
What components of fitness are measured with this test?
Aerobic
Strength
Flexibility
Body composition
What percentage of sports injuries are accounted for children age 5-17 years old?
36%
Contusions, strains, and sprains account for how much injury?
62%
Which sports have the highest injury rates?
Football and wrestling
Baseball and basketball
It is generally not recommended to begin progressive resistance exercise before what age?
9 years old
What are the guidelines for weight training in 12-14 year olds?
3 sets, 10-12 reps, light resistance
What are the guidelines for weight training in 17+ year olds?
4-6 sets, 6-10 reps, Heavy resistance
What are the guidelines for weight training in 9-11 year olds?
2 sets, 12-15 reps, very light resistance
What are the guidelines for weight training in 15-16 year olds?
3-4 sets, 7-11 rep, moderate intensity
What are some age related susceptibilities in children?
Greenstick fracture
Apophyseal Avulsion- tendon separates from bone
Epiphyseal injury
Ligament damage
Patellofemoral pain
What are some common sports related injuries in adolescence?
Stress fractures Scoliosis Apophyseal avulsion Epiphyseal injuries Apophysitis (Osgood-Schlatter)
What age does growth spurt occur in girls and boys?
12-13 girls
14-15 boys
Does growth of lower extremities exceed trunk?
No, growth of trunk exceeds lower extremities
Can bone growth exceed muscle length?
Yes