Heredity and Genetics

Question 1

Describe a potential risk of a hurdle stretch performed with the leg pointed back rather than with the leg inside.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It can twist and overstress the knee joint, potentially injuring the knee ligaments or causing knee pain.

Question 2

Explain what is meant by balance stretching.

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Balance stretching means stretching both sides of the body and opposing muscle groups evenly, rather than stretching one side or muscle group much more than the other.

Question 3

The standing toe touch is most likely to result in __________.A.a shoulder injuryB.a hyperextended neckC.loose muscles in the torsoD.a hyperextended knee

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D

Question 4

Explain why head circles and arm circles are considered dangerous exercises.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Head circles can strain or injure the neck by rotating it through an excessive range, and arm circles can overstress the shoulder joint and cause injury.

Question 5

Which of the following is a ballistic stretching exercise?A.calf stretchB.arm circlesC.yoga plowD.hurdle stretch

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 6

Why should you allow a minimum of 24 hours of rest between intense stretching activities?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A minimum of 24 hours allows the muscles and connective tissues to recover and repair, reducing soreness and the risk of overuse injuries.

Question 7

The FITT principle stands for __________.A.frequency, intensity, time, and typeB.fitness, intensity, toughness, and typeC.frequency, ideal, time, and toughnessD.frequency, ideal, time, and type

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A

Question 8

A full stretching session should take between __________.A.five and ten minutesB.half an hour to an hourC.one and two hoursD.ten and twenty minutes

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D

Question 9

The chest-and-arm stretch squeezes __________.A.the pectoral muscles togetherB.the biceps simultaneouslyC.all muscles in the torsoD.the shoulder blades together

Revolt · Accepted Answer

D

Question 10

Explain why it is important to stretch slowly and why bouncing during stretching is very dangerous.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Stretch slowly so the muscles and connective tissues can lengthen gradually. Bouncing places sudden, uncontrolled stress on them and can cause overstretching, strains, or tears.

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