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WorksheetsKinesiology Assessment
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name two sports that benefit from isokinetic exercise.
Soccer and track and field
Basketball and baseball
Tennis and swimming
Volleyball and golf
What is the main muscle used when doing leg extensions?
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
Gastrocnemius
Deltoids
What is the main benefit of using isokinetic machines during physical therapy?
They reduce risk of injury and balance muscle strengthening
They primarily increase cardiovascular endurance
They mainly improve flexibility without strengthening
They eliminate the need for therapist supervision
Are there any risks or limitations associated with isokinetic exercise for certain people?
It may cause inflammation or severe pain
It guarantees elimination of soreness
There are no risks associated
The only risk is dehydration
What is static stretching?
Stretching a muscle and holding it in one position
Rapidly bouncing a muscle through a range of motion
Alternating contractions and relaxations of a muscle
Moving a muscle at a constant speed against resistance
Why is static stretching useful?
It reduces muscle tightness, improves posture, and prevents injury
It primarily increases cardiovascular endurance
It builds maximal power for short sprints
It replaces the need for warm‑up activities
Does static stretching improve flexibility?
Yes
No
What muscles does the hamstring stretch work out?
Hamstrings and gluteus maximus
Quadriceps and calves
Biceps and triceps
Abdominals and obliques
What is one sport that uses static stretching?
Soccer
Chess
Esports
Table tennis (serve only)
What primary muscle or muscles do bicep curls target?
Biceps brachii, brachialis, brachioradialis
Triceps brachii and anconeus
Deltoids and trapezius
Latissimus dorsi and teres major
Which of the following is an example of an isotonic exercise?
Squats
Plank hold
Wall sit
Static calf stretch
What are the two types of muscle contractions that occur in an isotonic exercise?
Concentric and eccentric
Isometric and concentric
Isokinetic and eccentric
Static and tonic
What is one physical benefit of these isotonic exercises?
Increased arm endurance
Immediate large drop in blood pressure
Decreased bone density
Reduced balance
Name at least one sport mentioned that uses isometric exercises.
Football
Swimming
Archery
Cycling
A wall sit helps with your deltoids.
False
True
What are some physical benefits of isometric exercises on muscles and joints?
They help build muscle strength and improve joint stability
They mainly increase sprint speed
They focus on flexibility only
They reduce all muscular endurance
How do isometric exercises impact mental focus?
Maintaining a static position boosts concentration and mental discipline
They require constant motion which reduces focus
They have no impact on mental focus
They mainly improve reaction time only
In an isometric contraction, what happens to the muscle length?
The muscle length does not change
The muscle lengthens
The muscle shortens
The muscle alternates between lengthening and shortening
The term isometric originates from Greek meaning:
Same length
Same tension
Same power
Same movement
Which type of muscle contraction is characterized by joint movement and the muscle attachments moving toward each other?
Concentric contraction
Isometric contraction
Eccentric contraction
Isokinetic contraction
What is another term sometimes used for concentric contraction?
Shortening contraction
Lengthening contraction
Static contraction
Tonic contraction
What stays constant during an isokinetic contraction?
Velocity (speed)
Resistance
Muscle length
Joint angle
How does resistance vary during an isokinetic contraction?
It varies based on how hard the person pushes
It remains constant throughout the range of motion
It increases only at the beginning of the motion
It increases only at the end of the motion
Which of the following is an advantage of isokinetic exercise over isotonic exercise?
Isokinetic exercise can adjust resistance throughout the range of motion
Isokinetic exercise requires no special equipment
Isokinetic exercise always provides more resistance
Isokinetic exercise is easier to perform
