USA FOOTBALL CERTIFICATION 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 pre- season 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.
-Getting a resting pulse rate. - correct answer --Immediate whole- body 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
-Heat Cramps
-Heat Syncope
-Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS) - correct answer --Heat Exhaustion: inability to
continue due to exhaustion or fatigue from the heat
-Heat cramps: muscle cramping due to fluid and electrolyte loss.
-Heat Syncope: light headiness, dizziness or fainting during exercise.
-Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS): core body temperature at or above 104 F with
central nervous system dysfunction.
Select which treatments are properly matched to their illness. (drag and match)
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 pre- season 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.
-Getting a resting pulse rate. - correct answer --Immediate whole- body 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
-Heat Cramps
-Heat Syncope
-Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS) - correct answer --Heat Exhaustion: inability to
continue due to exhaustion or fatigue from the heat
-Heat cramps: muscle cramping due to fluid and electrolyte loss.
-Heat Syncope: light headiness, dizziness or fainting during exercise.
-Exertional Heat Stroke (EHS): core body temperature at or above 104 F with
central nervous system dysfunction.
Select which treatments are properly matched to their illness. (drag and match)
