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Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following activities will help you increase your heart rate?
All of the above
The options below are forms of stretching. Which one is static?
Walking Lunges
Toe Touches
Small, extended arm circles
Seated, straight leg, toe reach and hold
What is the definition of static stretching?
Continuous movement
A stretch that is held in a challenging but comfortable position for a period of time
Using rapid movements
A stretch hold for move then 3 minutes
Stretching before sports can help prevent...
Laziness
Speed
Nothing
Muscle soreness
Which stretch would be considered the best choice for any athlete PRIOR (before) their sport?
Running Sprints
A Dynamic Stretch
A Static Stretch
None of the above
Why is it important to stretch correctly before any physical activity?
Its fun
Reduces muscle injuries and improves athletic performance
Makes my muscles get bigger
The more you stretch, the less time you have to run around
A stretching technique in which you stretch to the farthest point and hold the stretch for an extended period of time
Static Stretching
Passive Stretching
Dynamic Stretching
Ballistic Stretching
A Stretching technique in which movement (Ex. swinging) and active muscular effort are used to stretch and the end position is not held.
Static Stretching
Passive Stretching
Ballistic Stretching
Dynamic Stretching
Dave is performing the lat stretch in the picture below for 5 sets of 40 seconds. What type of stretching technique is he using?
Static
Dynamic
Ballistic
Passive
A Stretching technique in which movement (Ex. swinging, walking knee hugs) are used is called what?
Static Stretching
Passive Stretching
Ballistic Stretching
Dynamic Stretching
Arm circles are what type of stretch?
Static
Dynamic
Passive
Ballistic
A person should stretch...
Only before a workout
Only after a workout
Before and after a workout
The benefit of stretching before and after a workout is to...
Prevent and reduce muscle soreness
Maintain and improve flexibility
Reduce the risk of injury
All of the above
Static stretching warms up your muscles.
True
False
When you are holding a position to stretch a muscle, what type of exercise are you performing?
Static
Dynamic
What is the benefit of static exercises?
Strength
Speed
Supports Joint Movement
Flexibility
Dynamic exercises require movement when warming up
True
False
When is it best to perform dynamic warm ups?
Before a workout
After a workout
What are the benefits of dynamic stretching?
Warming up the muscles
Elevating the heart rate
Increasing blood flow to muscles
All of the above
Can you injury yourself when performing dynamic exercises?
True
False
