The parents of a prepubertal female who is on the local swim team tell the
primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that their daughter wants to begin a strength training program to help improve her swimming ability. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?

Question

The parents of a pre­pubertal female who is on the local swim team tell the
primary care pediatric nurse practitioner that their daughter wants to begin a strength training program to help improve her swimming ability. What will the nurse practitioner recommend?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The best recommendation for a pre-pubertal female who wants to begin a strength training program is to enroll in a program that uses fixed weight machines or resistance bands. This can help improve strength without putting too much stress on the young athlete's developing bones and joints. Option A is incorrect because pre-pubertal females are capable of participating in strength training programs with proper guidance and supervision. Option C is incorrect because such high frequency training may not be appropriate for a novice lifter. Option D is incorrect because it is important to begin with lighter weights and gradually increase weight and repetitions over time to avoid injury.

The Parents of a Pre­pubertal Female Who Is on the Local

The Parents of a Prepubertal Female Who Is on the Local