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USA FOOTBALL CERTIFICATION
BRAND NEW 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
True or False: Exertional Heat Stroke is a medical emergency that
requires immediate attention to prevent long term issues or even
death. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
To allow athletes an opportunity to safely adjust to the stress of
exercise in the heat, coaches should progressively introduce
activity over a 10-14 day period at the beginning of the preseason
and gradually increase which of the following:
-The amount of equipment the player's wear
-The intensity of the practice
-The duration of the practice
-All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
After calling 911, proper treatment for exertional heat stroke
includes:
-Immediate whole-body cold-water immersion.
-Using a lukewarm shower to slowly cool the athlete.
-Feeding the athlete to increase metabolism.
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-Getting a resting pulse rate. - CORRECT ANSWER --Immediate
wholebody cold-water immersion.
TRUE or FALSE: It is a good practice for coaches to allow
athletes to drink water as much and as often as they want during
practice. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
TRUE or FALSE: USA Football recommends that you never have
more than one practice a day at any time during the pre-season,
regular season or post-season. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
In the hour prior to arriving to practice, players should consume
how much water or sports drink to assist in hydration?
-None
-8 to 12 ounces
-16 to 24 ounces
-36 to 48 ounces - CORRECT ANSWER --16 to 24 ounces
Match each heat illness with the associated symptoms: (drag and
match)
-Heat Exhaustion
USA FOOTBALL CERTIFICATION
BRAND NEW 2026 ACTUAL EXAM WITH
ANSWERS.
True or False: Exertional Heat Stroke is a medical emergency that
requires immediate attention to prevent long term issues or even
death. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
To allow athletes an opportunity to safely adjust to the stress of
exercise in the heat, coaches should progressively introduce
activity over a 10-14 day period at the beginning of the preseason
and gradually increase which of the following:
-The amount of equipment the player's wear
-The intensity of the practice
-The duration of the practice
-All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER -All of the above
After calling 911, proper treatment for exertional heat stroke
includes:
-Immediate whole-body cold-water immersion.
-Using a lukewarm shower to slowly cool the athlete.
-Feeding the athlete to increase metabolism.
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-Getting a resting pulse rate. - CORRECT ANSWER --Immediate
wholebody cold-water immersion.
TRUE or FALSE: It is a good practice for coaches to allow
athletes to drink water as much and as often as they want during
practice. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
TRUE or FALSE: USA Football recommends that you never have
more than one practice a day at any time during the pre-season,
regular season or post-season. - CORRECT ANSWER -True
In the hour prior to arriving to practice, players should consume
how much water or sports drink to assist in hydration?
-None
-8 to 12 ounces
-16 to 24 ounces
-36 to 48 ounces - CORRECT ANSWER --16 to 24 ounces
Match each heat illness with the associated symptoms: (drag and
match)
-Heat Exhaustion
