NFHS Unit 4 Questions and Answers 100%
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When a student can no longer execute a movement or technique at her current level of skill, it
generally means that she is fatigued. true
An effective warm-up includes which of the following activities: (Select all that apply).
10 to 15 minutes of low intensity activities
A set that improves the anaerobic energy system
Static and dynamic stretching
An activity that quickly places stress on the body
High-intensity plyometrics 10 to 15 minutes of low intensity activities, static and dynamic
stretching
Both females and males gain weight throughout adolescence but it is accompanied by an increase
in height. false
A teacher/coach should consider maturational variation by implementing which of the following
strategies?
Criticize female athletes for their weight gain and institute dieting practices during the
competitive season.
Recognize that a short adjustment period may be necessary for an athlete who has had a
significant growth spurt as he/she becomes accustomed to bodily changes.
Treat all students equally by having them compete with one another regardless of physical size.
Give attention to just those students who exhibit strong athletic prowess Recognize that a
short adjustment period may be necessary for an athlete who has had a significant growth spurt
as he/she becomes accustomed to bodily changes.
Which of the following is true about the consequences of using anabolic steroids? (select all that
apply).
, NFHS Unit 4 Questions and Answers 100%
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Can produce feminine side effects in boys.
Can produce masculine side effects in girls.
Can close growth plates in bones stopping further increases in height. Can produce
feminine side effects in boys.
Can produce masculine side effects in girls.
Can close growth plates in bones stopping further increases in height.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the "peak growth velocity" of adolescents?
(Select all that apply)
Males, on average, begin their growth spurts around the age of 12, reach their peak height
velocity by age 14 and taper off by age 16.
While females start their growth spurts earlier than males, males reach their maximum height
earlier.
The adolescent growth spurt lasts until mid to late 20's for both females and males.
Females, on average, begin their growth spurts around age 10, reach their peak height velocity at
12, and taper off by age 14. Males, on average, begin their growth spurts around the age
of 12, reach their peak height velocity by age 14 and taper off by age 16; Females, on average,
begin their growth spurts around age 10, reach their peak height velocity at 12, and taper off by
age 14.
Which of the following strategies can help a teacher/coach make sure students have access to
healthy nutrition? (select all that apply).
Offer healthy snack options after a game to help students avoid fast food.
Give students a list of high-energy foods they can keep on hand.
Mark lines on water bottles for pre-game fluid needs and competition fluid needs.
Provide menus and other concrete meal recommendations for students Offer healthy snack
options after a game to help students avoid fast food.
Give students a list of high-energy foods they can keep on hand.
Correct
When a student can no longer execute a movement or technique at her current level of skill, it
generally means that she is fatigued. true
An effective warm-up includes which of the following activities: (Select all that apply).
10 to 15 minutes of low intensity activities
A set that improves the anaerobic energy system
Static and dynamic stretching
An activity that quickly places stress on the body
High-intensity plyometrics 10 to 15 minutes of low intensity activities, static and dynamic
stretching
Both females and males gain weight throughout adolescence but it is accompanied by an increase
in height. false
A teacher/coach should consider maturational variation by implementing which of the following
strategies?
Criticize female athletes for their weight gain and institute dieting practices during the
competitive season.
Recognize that a short adjustment period may be necessary for an athlete who has had a
significant growth spurt as he/she becomes accustomed to bodily changes.
Treat all students equally by having them compete with one another regardless of physical size.
Give attention to just those students who exhibit strong athletic prowess Recognize that a
short adjustment period may be necessary for an athlete who has had a significant growth spurt
as he/she becomes accustomed to bodily changes.
Which of the following is true about the consequences of using anabolic steroids? (select all that
apply).
, NFHS Unit 4 Questions and Answers 100%
Correct
Can produce feminine side effects in boys.
Can produce masculine side effects in girls.
Can close growth plates in bones stopping further increases in height. Can produce
feminine side effects in boys.
Can produce masculine side effects in girls.
Can close growth plates in bones stopping further increases in height.
Which of the following statements is true regarding the "peak growth velocity" of adolescents?
(Select all that apply)
Males, on average, begin their growth spurts around the age of 12, reach their peak height
velocity by age 14 and taper off by age 16.
While females start their growth spurts earlier than males, males reach their maximum height
earlier.
The adolescent growth spurt lasts until mid to late 20's for both females and males.
Females, on average, begin their growth spurts around age 10, reach their peak height velocity at
12, and taper off by age 14. Males, on average, begin their growth spurts around the age
of 12, reach their peak height velocity by age 14 and taper off by age 16; Females, on average,
begin their growth spurts around age 10, reach their peak height velocity at 12, and taper off by
age 14.
Which of the following strategies can help a teacher/coach make sure students have access to
healthy nutrition? (select all that apply).
Offer healthy snack options after a game to help students avoid fast food.
Give students a list of high-energy foods they can keep on hand.
Mark lines on water bottles for pre-game fluid needs and competition fluid needs.
Provide menus and other concrete meal recommendations for students Offer healthy snack
options after a game to help students avoid fast food.
Give students a list of high-energy foods they can keep on hand.
