HMS Year 12 - Strength and Flexibility Training

Which of the following best defines flexibility?

• the elasticity of the muscles

• the range of motion around joints

• the elasticity of ligaments and tendons

• the range of motion around joints when static

Which of the following is NOT a major benefit of flexibility?

• it reduces risk of injury

• it can increase an athlete's skill level

• becoming flexible is low risk for all athlete's

• all of the above

Which of the following is not a form of flexibility training?

• elastics

• static

• ballistic

• PNF

Which of the following is an example of static stretching?

• leg swings

• arm rotations

• pike stretch

• head rolls

What movement is most closely associated with ballistic stretching?

• swinging

• rotating

• extending

• bouncing

Which group of athletes should use ballistic stretching?

• beginner athletes to improve flexibility first

• advanced athletes because it is high-risk

• athletes that use bouncing motions in their sport

• nobody should use this method

What is the order of movements in a PNF stretch?

• static, contraction, further stretch

• static, ballistic, dynamic stretch

• dynamic, static, ballistic

• dynamic, static, further stretch

Which of the following is a feature of dynamic stretching?

• It involves constant movement

• it replicates movements needed in sport

• it can be risky if not done properly

• all of the above

Complete the sentence:

Strength training works because resistance on our muscles causes…

• production of lactic acid which increases our power.

• our muscles to stretch, which makes them bigger and stronger.

• our muscle cells to multiply and increase in size.

• tiny tears that make our muscles stronger after healing.

What is the term for weights that are attached to something stable like a machine?

• fixed

• free

• elastics

• stable