Pediatric EXSC Exam 1 2025/2026 Exam
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What is the definition of PA? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Any bodily movement
produced by muscle contractions that lead to a substantial increase in
caloric requirement.
What are the PA guidelines for children aged 5-17? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔60
minutes of Moderate to vigorous intensity activity daily. With most of the 60
minutes consisting of moderate or vigorous intensity aerobic activities. At
least 3 days a week of vigorous intensity activity. At least 3 days a week of
muscle strengthening activity. At least 3 days a week of bone strengthening
activities.
, PA guidelines for children aged 3-5? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Children aged 3-5
should be physically active throughout the day to enhance growth and
development. Adult caregivers of children aged 3-5 should encourage
active play with a variety of activity types so the child does not get bored.
PA guidelines for children younger than 3? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Children aged
younger than 3 should be given opportunities for light, moderate and
vigorous activity for at least 15 min per hour the child is in care.
What are the current PA levels for children? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔For high
school aged children, only about 25% are meeting the current PA
guidelines. About 50% are meeting the muscle strengthening PA guidelines
which is at least 3 days per week
What are the benefits of PA in children? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Increased
academic performance, Increased muscular fitness, Increased
cardiometabolic health, Increased bone health, increased brain health,
increased heart and lung health, increased long term health, and easier to
maintain a healthy weight.
Questions and Verified Answers |
Already Graded A+
What is the definition of PA? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Any bodily movement
produced by muscle contractions that lead to a substantial increase in
caloric requirement.
What are the PA guidelines for children aged 5-17? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔60
minutes of Moderate to vigorous intensity activity daily. With most of the 60
minutes consisting of moderate or vigorous intensity aerobic activities. At
least 3 days a week of vigorous intensity activity. At least 3 days a week of
muscle strengthening activity. At least 3 days a week of bone strengthening
activities.
, PA guidelines for children aged 3-5? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Children aged 3-5
should be physically active throughout the day to enhance growth and
development. Adult caregivers of children aged 3-5 should encourage
active play with a variety of activity types so the child does not get bored.
PA guidelines for children younger than 3? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Children aged
younger than 3 should be given opportunities for light, moderate and
vigorous activity for at least 15 min per hour the child is in care.
What are the current PA levels for children? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔For high
school aged children, only about 25% are meeting the current PA
guidelines. About 50% are meeting the muscle strengthening PA guidelines
which is at least 3 days per week
What are the benefits of PA in children? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Increased
academic performance, Increased muscular fitness, Increased
cardiometabolic health, Increased bone health, increased brain health,
increased heart and lung health, increased long term health, and easier to
maintain a healthy weight.
