Female Athlete Wellness Program - Module 9 Exam Which of the following factors make it important to consider youth athletes “not small adults” when addressing their athletic wellness?* Growth and development metabolic and psychosocial requirements Their love of play Risks to growth plates The benefit of supportive community A and C During growth spurts is a high risk time for musculoskeletal injury in youth athletes.* True False “Elite” 15 year old girl gymnasts are more mature than their peers.* True False Which of the following consequences of early sports specialization are most likely to increase injury risk?* Loss of motor skill diversity Enjoyment of the sport Seeing her sports heroes as role models Having more friends on her sports team vs. at school A child’s innate personality and family financial resources play no role in her injury risk.* True False Δ
