1) Which method of stretching recommended prior to sport performance during a warm-up?
a. Static
b. PNF
c. Dynamic
d. All are appropriate and prepare the athlete similarly
2) Which of the following is a direct measure of flexibility?
Sit and reach test
Back scratch test
Using a goiniometer to measure the angle
All are direct methods to measure flexibility
3) When the muscle that is to be stretched is inhibited from contracting, this is
a. Reciprocal inhibition
b. Autogenic inhibition
c. Dynamic stretching
d. Static stretching
4) When using a goiniometer to measure joint flexibility of a knee it is best to_
a. place the stationary arm along the shin.
b. place the movement arm along the thigh.
c. place the movement arm between the tibia and fibula.
d. place the movement arm along the femur and pointed toward the greater trochanter.
5. The_____________sit and reach is performed by__________________.
a. Backsaver; securing the box against the wall and having one leg flexed.
b. YMCA; securing the box against the wall and having one leg extended against the box.
c. Wall; securing the box against the wall and extending both feet against the box.
d. Traditional; securing your back against the wall with both legs extended against the box.
1) Which method of stretching recommended prior to sport performance during a warm-up?
c.Dynamic stretches improve range of motion and loosen the muscles that you're going to use on the event.
2) Which of the following is a direct measure of flexibility?
All the options given are direct measures of flexibility.
3) When the muscle that is to be stretched is inhibited from contracting, this is
b. Autogenic inhibition
4) When using a goiniometer to measure joint flexibility of a knee it is best to_
c. place the movement arm between the tibia and fibula.
5. The_____________sit and reach is performed by_________________
a. Backsaver; securing the box against the wall and having one leg flexed.
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