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
CNS and brain injuries account for what percentage of sports related injuries?
1-5%
Of CNS and brain injuries what is the percentage that die?
50-100%
What does CAPE stand for?
Children assessment of Participation and Enjoyment
What does CAPE measure?
Social well being and activity performance.
What age is CAPE used for?
6-21 years. With and without disabilities
What does PAC stand for?
Preferences fo Activities of Children
What types of activities are reviewed in the PAC?
Recreational, physical, social, skill based, and self improvement.
Why should children with physical disabilities partake in sports?
Psychologic and physiologic benefits
Self concept and self acceptance
Disability>reduction in physical fitness