Injury Prevention Quiz

What are the two types of exercise in a warm up?

• General and specific

• Stretching and weightlifting

• Running and swimming

• Yoga and Pilates

What is the main benefit of a proper warm up?

• Increased stiffness of connective tissue

• Decreased delivery of oxygen to muscles

• Increased blood flow to the brain

• Increased range of motion

How long should a warm up last?

• 2 hours

• 1 hour

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes

What is the main principle of stretching?

• Stretching without warming up

• Stretching gently and slowly

• Stretching to the point of pain

• Stretching after exercise

Which type of stretching is safest to increase flexibility?

• Static stretching

• Ballistic stretching

• Pilates stretching

• Yoga stretching

What is the main purpose of taping and bracing?

• To reduce blood flow to muscles

• To increase flexibility

• To prevent injury in high risk activities

• To restrict desired motion

What is the main complication of taping?

• Increased circulation if too tight

• Reduced circulation if too tight

• No complications

• Increased skin sensitivity

Why is it important to use suitable/correct equipment?

• To save money

• To look fashionable

• To prevent injury

• To show off to friends

What are the environmental factors that can cause injury?

• Extreme heat and dry surfaces

• Extreme cold and wet surfaces

• Uneven, wet, icy surfaces

• Extreme heat and uneven surfaces