Individualized exercise programs stressing strength and balance have been ineffective in reducing the risk of falling in older adults.

Which of the following is NOT a type of kinesthetic receptor?

Which of the following is characteristic of proficient overarm throwing? Select all that apply.

Some older adults experience a deterioration in both proprioceptive sensitivity and proprioceptive acuity.

A long contralateral step facilitates trunk rotation.

Very young children’s throws tend to consist of primarily what type of action?

Assuming the sequential movements are well timed, lag in the upper arm and forearm allows momentum to be transferred from proximal body parts to successively more distal body parts, increasing the speed of movement in the more distal body parts.

New walkers need a year of walking experience before they can use the strategy of taking a step or two to regain balance when threatened to avoid falling.

Deficiencies of hormones rather than excesses of hormones disturb the normal process of growth and development.

Until age 50 years, the loss of muscle mass is slight (approximately 10% of muscle mass).