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Static vs Dynamic Stretching

Total questions: 22

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Give an example on how you can increase your heart rate

a)

Repeating an exercise-movement or an exercise-movement sequence

b)

Dancing

c)

Playing a game that involves movement

d)

Moving my body while handling-manipulating an object

e)

All of the above

2.

The options below are forms of stretching. Which one is static?

a)

Walking Lunges

b)

Toe Touches and touch the sky / roof

c)

Small and extended arm circles

d)

Seated, straight leg, toe reach and hold

3.

What could be the definition of static stretching?

a)

Continuous movement

b)

A stretch that is held in a challenging but comfortable position for a period of time

c)

Using rapid movements

d)

A stretch hold for more than 3 minutes

4.

Stretching before any physical activity can help prevent...

a)

Laziness

b)

Speed

c)

Hunger

d)

Muscle soreness

5.

Which stretching would be considered the best choice for PRIOR (before) of any physical activity?

a)

Either... both

b)

A Dynamic Stretching

c)

A Static Stretching

d)

it is not recommended stretching before

6.

Why is it important to stretch correctly before any physical activity?

a)

Its fun

b)

Reduces muscle injuries and improves the performance / execution

c)

Makes my muscles get bigger

d)

The more you stretch, the less time you have to run around

7.

A stretching technique in which you stretch to the farthest point and hold the stretch for an extended period of time

a)

Ballistic stretching

b)

Active stretching

c)

Dynamic Stretching

d)

Static Stretching

8.

A Stretching technique in which movement (Ex. swinging) and active muscular effort are used to stretch and the end position is not held.

a)

Static Stretching

b)

Active stretching

c)

Ballistic Stretching

d)

Dynamic Stretching

9.

Dave is performing the lat stretch in the picture below for 20 seconds. What type of stretching technique is he using?

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Ballistic

d)

Active

10.

A Stretching technique in which movement (Ex. swinging, walking knee hugs) are used is called what?

a)

Static Stretching

b)

Passive Stretching

c)

Ballistic Stretching

d)

Dynamic Stretching

11.

Arm circles are what type of stretch?

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

c)

Passive

d)

It is not a stretching

12.

A person should stretch...

a)

Only before a workout

b)

Only after a workout

c)

Before and after a workout

d)

Shouldn't stretch

13.

The benefit of stretching before and after a workout is to...

a)

Prevent and reduce muscle soreness

b)

Maintain and improve flexibility

c)

Reduce the risk of injury

d)

All of the above

14.

Static stretching warms up your muscles.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

When you are holding a position to stretch a muscle, what type of exercise are you performing?

a)

Static

b)

Dynamic

16.

What is the benefit of static exercises?

a)

Strength

b)

Speed

c)

Supports Joint Movement

d)

Flexibility

17.

When is it best to perform dynamic warm ups?

a)

Before a workout

b)

After a workout

18.

What are the benefits of dynamic stretching?

a)

Warming up the muscles

b)

Elevating the heart rate

c)

Increasing blood flow to muscles

d)

All of the above

e)

None of the above

19.

Can you injury yourself when performing dynamic exercises?

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Do you static stretch before or after a workout?

a)

After

b)

Before

21.

In our class of Physical Education, How long should you hold a Static stretch?

a)

between 5 and 10 seconds

b)

30 seconds

c)

more than 30 seconds

d)

between 15 and 20 seconds

22.

Static streching help to recover from sore muscles.

a)

True

b)

False