Chapter 2 Quiz

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1. In a typical classroom of youngsters, the variation in skeletal maturity is which of the following?
   1. 1-2 years
   2. 3-4 years
   3. 5-6 years
   4. 7-8 years
   5. there is no appreciable difference
2. The mesomorphic child is characterized by which of the following?
   1. as soft and round
   2. by predominance of muscle and bone
   3. as thin with little muscle
   4. a and b
   5. none of the above
3. Which of the following is the best criterion to use in determining exercise workloads for children?
   1. laps run
   2. distance run
   3. time
   4. number of repetitions
   5. none of the above
4. Boys have an advantage in which of the following activities?
   1. arm strength
   2. trunk strength
   3. leg strength
   4. a and b
   5. all of the above
5. Which of the following is true concerning obese children who exercise?
   1. They have higher maximal uptake values than those of lean children.
   2. They require a higher oxygen uptake capacity to perform a given task
   3. They do not work as hard as normal weight children.
   4. They often perform physical activities on a par with leaner children.
   5. They perceive lower exertion levels than those of normal weight children.