WorksheetsFlexibility Chapter Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
A ____ is a group of exercises done to prepare for a specific workout of competition. A ___- is done to increase ROM
set;stretch
warm-up; cooldown
circuit; yoga session
warm-up; flexibility exercises
what definition best describes the term FLEXIBILITY?
the ability to lengthen the muscles
the ability to move your joints through a full ROM
the ability to move your body in a variety of positions
the ability to create small angles with adjacent bones
gentle bouncing motions are part of _______
PNF stretching
active stretching
passive stretching
ballistic stretching
which list includes activities that focus on posture and developing flexibility?
PRE, ploymetrics, Zumba
ballet, rock climbing, dynamic warmups
karate, plyometrics, tai chi
yoga, pilates, tai chi
joints are places in the body where____
ligaments connect muscles to bones
bones come together
muscles are attached to bones
muscles come together
which description applies the principle of overload to flexibility exercises?
gradually increase the # of sets and time to stretch and hold stretches
stretch the muscles around the joints where you want to increase ROM
stretch the muscle beyond its normal length from the first point of tension
rest a short time between stretches of the same muscles
looseness in the joints allowing bones to move in ways other than intended is
stretching
overload
flexibility
joint laxity
which is a part of the principle of progression for flexibility?
start with a few hyperextended stretches
stretch for the longest amount of time you can tolerate
stretch muscles until they feel tired
stretch a little farther each day
List two benefits of flexibility.
Describe the FIT Formula for Static and PNF stretching. (Do not copy and paste)
