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Jun 2 (edited) • CSCS Daily Practice Question

CSCS Daily Practice Question #53

CSCS Practice Question #308

A young athlete enters the peak height velocity phase of growth. What programmatic adjustment should be considered?

A. Increase training volume and intensity to take advantage of natural growth hormone increases

B. Eliminate resistance training until the growth spurt is complete

C. Monitor technique closely, emphasize movement quality, consider reducing volume or intensity if rapid growth creates muscle imbalances or movement compensations

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From Chapter 7: Age- and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications

DCO Code: 1.I

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A. Increase training volume and intensity to take advantage of natural growth hormone increases

B. Eliminate resistance training until the growth spurt is complete

C. Monitor technique closely, emphasize movement quality, consider reducing volume or intensity if rapid growth creates muscle imbalances or movement compensations

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CSCS Daily Practice Question #53