MIDTERM EXAMINATION

You are planning to start a new exercise routine. What is the first step you should take to reduce the risk of injury?

• Jump straight into your workout to maximize time            

• Perform a thorough warm-up before beginning
  

• Start with high-intensity exercises to shock your body       

• Stretch immediately without warming up

You’re looking to build explosive strength for short bursts of activity, like sprinting and jumping. What type of exercise should you include in your routine?

• Aerobic exercises like jogging or swimming         

• Anaerobic exercises like sprints and weightlifting
  

• Agility exercises like ladder drills             

•             Static stretching routines

After finishing an intense workout, your muscles feel tight and fatigued. What is the most effective method to cool down and enhance flexibility?

• Perform static stretching to lengthen muscles and promote recovery
  

• Repeat the dynamic warm-up exercises
  

• Engage in cardio exercises like running or cycling
  

• Skip the stretching and immediately stop the workout

You are about to start a strength training session at the gym. To prepare your body, you begin by jogging on a treadmill for 5 minutes, followed by arm circles and leg swings. What is the purpose of this routine?

• To increase flexibility before lifting weights
  

• To raise your heart rate and loosen your muscles through a combination of cardio and dynamic warm-up
  

• To build muscle endurance
  

• To practice static stretching before heavy lifting

. You’ve been running at a steady pace for 45 minutes and want to enhance endurance for future workouts. Which type of exercise should you continue to focus on?

• Agility training                                       

• Aerobic exercise
  

• Anaerobic exercise                                  

• Static stretching

Your friend wants to improve their overall flexibility. What advice should you give them?

• Perform static stretching after workouts to cool down and improve flexibility
  

• Only focus on dynamic warm-ups before exercises
  

• Skip stretching if you don’t feel tightness
  

• Focus only on aerobic exercises like running to improve flexibility

After completing a cardio-based warm-up, your muscles feel warm and loose. What is the next step to ensure you're ready for your main workout?

• Perform dynamic stretches like leg swings and arm circles
  

• Perform static stretches immediately to increase flexibility
  

• Skip stretching and move to high-intensity exercises
  

• Sit and rest for 5 minutes

You want to improve your cardiovascular endurance and heart health. Which type of exercise will provide the most benefit?

• Anaerobic exercises                                               

•           Agility training
  

• Aerobic exercises                                                            

• Static stretching

You want to improve your ability to change direction quickly and react during a game of basketball. Which type of training should you focus on?

• Aerobic exercise                                              

•     Anaerobic exercise
  

• Agility training                                         

•            Flexibility training

After a 30-minute run, you want to increase flexibility in your hamstrings and lower back. What is the best method for achieving this?

• Perform static stretches like sitting hamstring stretches            

•       Start a new set of sprints
  

• Perform agility ladder drills                                         

•                  Continue running at a slower pace