Question

Describe the specific physiologic differences of children versus adults that affect a child’s exercise capacity.

Identify nine benefits of strength training

Answer 1

1) Resting heart rate is higher in children than in adults because the resting heart rate is generally negatively related to the body size. Blood pressure at rest and during exercise is lower in children than adults because children have lower peripheral resistance than adults. Children can be tested on aerobic capacity, anaerobic capacity and muscle strength from the age of 6 years. Growth and development of physiological systems make that children can not be considered as small adults. Maximal oxygen uptake (Vo 2peak), anaerobic capacity and muscle strength increase with age. From the onset of puberty, differences between girls and boys are increasing. General rules in exercise physiology are not always applicable for children. Results from exercise tests should always be related to growth and gender specific norms for the correct interpretation. Whereas, the Exercise Physiology program prepares graduates for interaction with both healthy populations and populations that are affected by chronic diseases (e.g., CVD, diabetes) and the functional changes that occur during exercise with these populations.
2) Muscle is Your Quality-of-Life Savings Account.
Muscle Increases Your Carbohydrate Capacity.
Resistance Training Improves Cardiovascular Health.
Weight Training Improves Bone Density.
Resistance Training Improves Coordination and Reduces Joint Pain.
Strength Training Improves Mobility.
Weight training improves body composition.
Resistance training builds your resilience to stress.
Resistance Training Acts as the best personal development training system.