About this Study Set
This study set covers Sports Medicine through
18 practice questions.
Learn about how doctors help athletes, how bodies work during sports, and how to stay safe while playing. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
Browse all 18 questions from the
Sports Medicine Basics for Kids study set below.
Each question shows the correct answer — select a study format above to practice interactively.
1
What do doctors recommend you wear to protect your brain when riding a bicycle?
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A
A pair of sunglasses
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B
A hard plastic helmet
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C
A colorful hat
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D
A heavy winter coat
2
Which part of your body acts like a frame to hold you up and keep you standing tall while you run?
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A
The stomach
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B
The heart
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C
The skeleton
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D
The lungs
3
What is the name of the white, tough tissue that connects your muscles to your bones?
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A
Tendons
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B
Skin
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C
Hair
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D
Nails
4
Why do athletes drink water while they are playing sports?
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A
To grow taller instantly
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B
To stay hydrated
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C
To make their shoes faster
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D
To change their eye color
5
What should you do before starting a big game to get your muscles ready and warm?
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A
Eat a giant cake
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B
Take a long nap
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C
Do some light stretching
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D
Watch a scary movie
6
Which body part pumps blood to all your muscles while you are exercising?
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A
The brain
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B
The heart
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C
The ear
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D
The foot
7
What is the main purpose of wearing shin guards during a soccer game?
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A
To look stylish
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B
To help you run faster
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C
To protect your lower legs from impacts
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D
To keep your socks clean
8
When you have a sore muscle or a bump, what do doctors often use to help reduce swelling?
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A
A cold ice pack
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B
A flashlight
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C
A loud whistle
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D
A heavy textbook
9
What are the 'hinges' in your body that allow your arms and legs to bend?
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A
Joints
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B
Fingernails
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C
Elbow pads
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D
Lungs
10
Which nutrient is most helpful for building strong bones so you can play sports?
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A
Sugar
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B
Calcium
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C
Salt
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D
Pepper
11
What is the correct way to treat a small scrape or cut from falling on the playground?
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A
Ignore it forever
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B
Cover it with dirt
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C
Clean it and put on a bandage
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D
Put tape on it
12
What does a sports doctor mean when they tell you to 'rest' an injury?
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A
Play even harder
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B
Give the body time to heal without activity
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C
Run a marathon
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D
Sleep for a whole week
13
What is the main job of your lungs while you are running?
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A
To hear the referee
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B
To help you breathe in oxygen
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C
To help you balance
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D
To pump blood
14
Why do athletes wear rubber-soled sneakers instead of dress shoes?
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A
To change their height
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B
To look professional
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C
To provide grip and prevent slipping
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D
To make loud noises
15
What happens to your heart rate when you start running very fast?
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A
It slows down
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B
It stays exactly the same
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C
It gets faster
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D
It stops completely
16
Which part of your body do you use to control your movements and balance while playing sports?
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A
The brain
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B
The nose
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C
The hair
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D
The elbow
17
What is a common safety rule in sports to prevent getting hit in the eyes?
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A
Wear protective goggles
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B
Close your eyes while playing
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C
Wear a heavy scarf
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D
Look at the sun
18
If you feel very dizzy or tired while playing outside in the heat, what is the best thing to do?
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A
Keep running
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B
Find a cool place to sit and tell an adult
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C
Jump up and down
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D
Hide from the sun
