Question 1 (multiple choice worth 3 points)
lying quad stretches are an effective static stretch for runners because they
raise muscle stamina during a workout
lower muscle temperature after a workout
stretch the muscles used during the workout
expose the muscles to a different range of motion
question 2 (multiple choice worth 3 points)
it is important to avoid ballistic stretches because they can
increase body and muscle temperature
extend a joint beyond its regular range of motion
exceed the stretchable limits of the tissues involved
stretch the muscle to its farthest point
question 3 (multiple choice worth 3 points)
warming up is important before exercising to
decrease intensity
prevent injury
strengthen muscles
improve performance
question 4 (multiple choice worth 3 points)
lauren is warming up before softball practice. which of these activities would provide the best dynamic stretch to prepare her for hitting?
trunk rotations
leg swings
neck extensions
half squats
question 5 (multiple choice worth 3 points)
a dynamic stretch is
safe, because it involves gradual and controlled movements
safe, because it extends the joint beyond its range of motion
unsafe, because it uses the body's momentum to stretch the muscle
unsafe, because it requires quickly stretching the muscle and joint