SCS Youth Athletic Development 3

Question 1

What is the recommended maximum weekly pitching volume guideline for a 13-year-old youth baseball pitcher according to pitch count safety standards?

Accepted Answer

75 pitches per game, 1200 per season

Answer

USA Baseball guidelines recommend 75 pitches per game and approximately 1,200 pitches per season for 13-14 year-old pitchers to protect developing growth plates.

Question 2

A young female athlete aged 16 shows signs of the Female Athlete Triad. Which combination of symptoms defines this condition?

Accepted Answer

Low energy availability, menstrual dysfunction, and low bone density

Answer

The Female Athlete Triad consists of low energy availability (with or without disordered eating), menstrual dysfunction, and low bone mineral density.

Question 3

Which resistance training protocol is MOST appropriate for a 10-year-old with no prior training experience?

Accepted Answer

2-3 sets of 13-15 reps using bodyweight and light external load

Answer

Pre-pubescent beginners should use higher rep ranges with minimal external load to develop movement patterns and neuromuscular coordination before adding significant resistance.

Question 4

The concept of 'deliberate play' in youth sports development is BEST described as:

Accepted Answer

Intrinsically motivated, rule-flexible physical activity that promotes creativity

Answer

Deliberate play is self-directed, enjoyable physical activity with flexible rules that fosters creativity, intrinsic motivation, and broad athletic skill development.

Question 5

Which warm-up component is MOST critical for reducing ACL injury risk in female youth soccer players?

Accepted Answer

Neuromuscular training including landing mechanics and hip strengthening

Answer

Neuromuscular training programs like FIFA 11+ that emphasize proper landing technique and hip abductor/external rotator strength significantly reduce ACL injury rates in female athletes.

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test

(SCS) Sports Conditioning Specialist Certification Practice Test

SCS Youth Athletic Development 3