Assignment 8

What is the recommended volume of training for children and adolescents? Choose all which apply.

- 16 hours or less per week - Hours per week equivalent or less than the child's age

Peak bone mass is achieved by which age?

30

Which of the following is associated with sports performance based psychological burnout?

playing at a higher performance level outside of the child's age-specific peer group

Are there any injury risks associated with early sports specialization when compared to children who do not specialize?

Over twice the odds of a serious injury

Define sports specialization and the spectrum of low to high sports specialization.

The intensity of focusing on one sport all year round. Athletes that participate in high intensity all year round are more likely to have sports related injuries, than one that is at a moderate and low intensity. Low intensity would be someone that is involved in a sport, but also incorporates some off times as well and does not attend all year round training or involvement in the sport.

True or false. Jump training could be a feasible manner to increase bone density for adolescents.

True

Which sports position is the most likely to experience overuse injuries without profound guidance and possible restriction?

baseball pitcher