Flexibility Training

Which of the following is a component of physical fitness?

• Agility

• Flexibility

• Speed

• Power

What is the purpose of flexibility training?

• To improve strength

• To enhance endurance

• To increase range of motion

• To boost speed

What is one of the aims of flexibility training?

• To increase the risk of injury

• To make everyday movements difficult

• To allow for everyday movements to be completed with ease

• To decrease the power and strength of a joint

Flexibility training helps to prevent what?

• Strength

• Injury

• Movement

• Posture

What does passive (assisted) stretching require?

• The use of weights to increase resistance

• No external help or equipment

• The help of another person or an object like a wall

• Only mental focus without physical assistance

Which muscle groups should you target when performing static stretches?

• Only the muscles you used during your workout

• Only the muscles that feel tight

• Each muscle group, with a rest between each one stretched

• Only the upper body muscles

When is the best time to perform static stretches?

• Before starting a training session

• In the middle of a training session

• At the end of a training session or in a specific session for flexibility

• Immediately after waking up

What does ballistic stretching require an individual to perform?

• Slow, controlled movements

• Fast, jerky movements

• Static holds

• Progressive muscle relaxation

Ballistic stretching should be specific to what?

• A general warm-up routine

• A movement pattern in the relevant sporting activity

• Any random exercise

• Breathing exercises

What can ballistic stretching lead to if not done carefully?

• Improved flexibility with no side effects

• Immediate increase in muscle strength

• Soreness and potential injury such as strains

• Enhanced cardiovascular health