Essentials of Youth Fitness Online CE Exam Without Book

NOTE: The book Essentials of Youth Fitness is required for successful completion of this exam but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online CE Exam Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.

Consisting of 100 multiple-choice and true-false questions, this continuing education exam is designed to be taken after reading Essentials of Youth Fitness. The exam will test your knowledge of the information presented in the book so you can combine the science of pediatric exercise with practical information about fitness programs to create a safe, effective exercise experience for youth.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the long-term effects of physical inactivity on disease risk.
• Introduce physical activity recommendations from infancy through adolescence.
• Describe how biological and physiological systems develop during childhood and adolescence.
• Explain the differences between skeletal, sexual, and somatic maturation.
• Critically analyze the benefits and limitations of existing talent and athletic developmental models for youth.
• Evaluate test batteries for assessing physical fitness.
• Provide an overview of dynamic warm-up procedures for children and adolescents.
• Define the classifications of motor skills.
• Design strength and power training programs for children and adolescents.
• Define classifications of speed and agility.
• Discuss the determinants of aerobic and anaerobic fitness.
• Distinguish the hierarchical order of multilevel programming.
• Describe the risks associated with excessive training in young athletes.
• Explain the benefits of aerobic, resistance, and combined exercise training for youth who are overweight or obese.
• Describe appropriate exercise training strategies for youth with clinical conditions.
• Discuss the roles of nutrition and energy balance in supporting growth, maturation, and a healthy lifestyle.

Audience

Certified fitness professionals, personal trainers, and strength and conditioning coaches working with young athletes and clients.