A youth sports organization is evaluating a proposed resistance training program for 9-year-olds. What is a critical safety factor that should be verified?
A. Young athletes train without equipment using only bodyweight for all exercises
B. The program emphasizes maximal strength development using heavy external loads
C. Competent and caring professionals supervise the program with appropriate exercise environment and equipment sizing
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From Chapter 7: Age- and Sex-Related Differences and Their Implications
DCO Code: 1.I
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