WorksheetsWJEC AS level PE Quiz: Flexibility & Mobility
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following best defines mobility?
The ability to move a joint through its full range of movement
The elasticity of muscles and tendons
The strength of the muscles surrounding a joint
The ability to maintain static balance
During a static active stretch, what provides the stretching force?
Another person or external object
The elastic recoil of tendons
Momentum from a swinging movement
The contraction of the agonist muscle group
Which of the following is an example of static active stretching?
Using a resistance band to stretch hamstrings
Partner-assisted quadriceps stretch
Reaching arms overhead to stretch the shoulders
Performing arm swings during a warm-up
Which type of stretching involves using an external force to extend a joint’s range of motion?
Static active
Dynamic
Passive
Which of the following correctly describes dynamic or ballistic stretching?
Involves slow, controlled movements held for 30 seconds
Uses momentum and bouncing to move joints through range of motion
Requires partner resistance and isometric contractions
Uses equipment such as foam rollers to massage muscles
When is dynamic stretching most commonly used?
During a rehabilitation session
Before exercise in a warm-up
After training in a cool down
During sleep recovery
What is a potential risk of ballistic stretching?
Loss of flexibility
Reduced muscle temperature
Increased chance of injury if done incorrectly
Reduced blood flow
What does PNF stretching involve?
Repeated bouncing and swinging movements
Stretching with external assistance and held contractions
Static stretching held for 30 seconds
Rapid alternating contractions of opposing muscles
What physiological mechanism does PNF stretching target to increase flexibility?
Delays the stretch reflex
Increases ATP production
Strengthens tendons
Reduces oxygen deficit
Which of the following is a key benefit of passive stretching?
Enhances explosive power
Increases flexibility with external assistance
Strengthens the agonist muscles
Requires no external help
Which of the following statements about static stretching is true?
It is best performed immediately before explosive events like sprinting.
It increases flexibility by lengthening the muscle at its end range.
It relies on momentum to improve range of motion.
Which of these stretching types is best suited for improving long-term flexibility?
Dynamic
PNF
Ballistic
Passive
What is the recommended time to hold a static stretch for effective flexibility gains?
3–5 seconds
6–10 seconds
10–30 seconds
1–2 minutes
Which of the following combinations correctly matches stretching type to purpose?
Dynamic: Recovery and cooling down
Static: Warm-up before sprinting
PNF: Enhances long-term flexibility and range of motion
