Exam 22: Training for the Female Athlete, Children, Special Populations, and the Masters Athlete

Heavy endurance training in children has been shown to

The two major causes of bone mineral loss in female athletes are inadequate

Children can safely engage in endurance exercise, but they cannot improve their maximal aerobic power through training.

The decline in muscle mass with age is due to

Which of the following is not a factor associated with increased risk of seizures during exercise in people with epilepsy?

Which of the following is not a typical characteristic of anorexia nervosa?

It is generally believed that regular, but not excessive, physical activity in children promotes optimal bone growth and development.

Children and adults with asthma can engage in physical conditioning and sports if they

The female athlete triad includes

Which of the following activities should people with asthma avoid?

It is generally agreed that women who are physically fit can perform regular exercise during pregnancy.

The age-related decline in VO₂ max is due to

At present, the recommendation for sports participation for people with epilepsy is that

Children with diabetes do not respond to training in the same manner as do nondiabetic children.

Compared to male athletes, female athletes who participate in jumping and cutting sports are at higher risk for knee injuries, most likely because of

The occurrence of irregular menses in athletes is generally highest in

Aquatic exercise is recommended for pregnant women. Why?

The key to safe participation in sports conditioning for the person with type 1 diabetes is to

Dysmenorrhea is

All cardiac abnormalities that could lead to sudden cardiac death can be identified with routine medical examination.