Demands of specific athletes

What are the medical conditions that commonly impact young athletes?

• Bone density, iron deficiency & flexibility

• Asthma, Diabetes & overuse

• Asthma, Diabetes & Epilepsy

• Pregnancy, Iron deficiency & eating disorders

A sugary drink would be of benefit to a child suffering....

• Asthma

• Epilepsy

• Overtraining

• Diabetes

Which of the following is a good way to manage overuse injuries?

• Diet

• Rest

• Physio

• Appropriate footwear

Which of the following would not be appropriate for an aged athlete with a heart condition?

• Walking

• Golf

• Swimming

• Boot camp

Why are weight bearing activities suitable for aged athletes?

• They help in increasing bone density

• They generate more red blood cells

• They are unsafe and can have a high risk of falls

• They provide more calcium

What can decreased flexibility lead to?

• Increased muscle movement

• Strains and sprains

• Arthritis

• Increased mobility

Eating disorders have a significant impact on a female athletes performance due to

• Lack of salt intake

• Inability to recover fully

• Lack of nutrients for growth, repair and energy needs

• Poor hydration

Which type of athlete does iron deficiency impact the most?

• Power athletes

• Recreational athletes

• Endurance athletes

• Sedentary athletes

Poor bone density could impact an athlete playing which sport?

• Rugby

• Touch football

• Swimming

• Badminton

Can pregnancy help an athlete's performance?

• Yes but only if they stop high intensity activity

• No there will be no improvement

• Yes, post pregnancy higher oxygen delivery can remain

• No don't be ridiculous