Physical Fitness Unit 2 Quiz 2 + Review
What are the benefits of stretching?
makes you stand straighter, prevents leg cramps, helps you sleep better
the muscle cells
muscle fibers
a sensory organ in the muscles that tightens them in response to sudden movement
muscle spindle
The _____ tighten(s) the muscles.
muscle spindles
can be damaged during exercise
myofibrils
slide together to shorten a muscle
myofibrils
Antagonistic muscles move a body part in _________ _____________.
opposite directions
the way you hold your body when you stand or sit
posture
how far in any direction a part of the body is able to move
range of motion
injury and shortening of the myofibrils
scarring
performed by trying to grab your hands behind your back
shoulder flexibility test
muscle myofribrils
small sections in a muscle cell that move when a muscle is being used
measures back and leg flexibility
standard sit-and-reach test
(Match the type of stretching with the example) involves holding a stretch:
static stretch
(Match the type of stretching with the example) decreases muscle soreness
static stretching
(Match the type of stretching with the example) engages the Golgi tendon organ
static stretching
stretching that involves no movement during the muscle stretch
static stretching
stretching that is usually used to gain long-term flexibility:
static stretching
improves the health of the muscles
stretching
muscle fibers
the cells that make up a muscle
Stretching can help prevent _____.
varicose veins
veins in the body, usually the legs, which have been stretched out of shape and do not move blood through the body effectively anymore
varicose veins
(Warm-up or cool-down) helps get muscles out of a relaxed state:
warm-up
(Warm-up or cool-down) helps keep the heart from getting shocked by activity:
warm-up
(Warm-up or cool-down) helps the joints of the body handle the strain of exercise:
warm-up
(Warm-up or cool-down) starts increasing the blood flow to the muscles:
warm-up
During your class stretching, _____.
you stretched the neck and shoulders you performed warm-ups before stretching some exercises involved moving from one position to another
a sensory organ in the muscles that relaxes them in response to static stretching
Golgi tendon organ
The _____ relax(es) the muscles.
Golgie tendon organ
lactic acid
a by-product produced in the muscles during exercise
exercise
activities that improve the health of the heart, lungs, muscles, and joints of a person
pairs of muscles that move parts of the body in opposite directions
antagonistic muscles
the front and back muscles of your leg
antagonistic muscles
(Match the type of stretching with the example) engages the muscle spindle
ballistic stretching
(Match the type of stretching with the example) involves forceful bouncing movements:
ballistic stretching
stretching that makes muscles tighter:
ballistic stretching
stretching that should not be performed:
ballistic stretching
stretching which involves forceful bouncing movements
ballistic stretching
(Warm-up or cool-down) helps prevent muscle soreness the day after exercise:
cool-down
(Warm-up or cool-down) keeps the blood moving through the body:
cool-down
(Match with correct benefit of stretching) greater range of motion
decreased joint stiffness
(Match with correct benefit of stretching) less pain with movement
decreased joint stiffness
when the joints move more easily
decreased joint stiffness
(Match the type of stretching with the example) involves gentle, sports-related motions:
dynamic stretching
(Match the type of stretching with the example) often used before sports:
dynamic stretching
(Match the type of stretching with the example) slow leg lifts:
dynamic stretching
stretching that helps prepare muscles for sports activities:
dynamic stretching
stretching that is usually used after a warm-up:
dynamic stretching
stretching which involves gentle, sports-related motions
dynamic stretching
Muscle fibers move back and forth during _____.
exercise
reduces the chance of muscle injury
flexibility exercises
range of motion
how far in any direction a part of the body is able to move
(Match with correct benefit of stretching) better mood
improved ability to relax
(Match with correct benefit of stretching) lowers blood pressure
improved ability to relax
lowers blood pressure and blood sugar
improved ability to relax
(Match with correct benefit of stretching) fewer leg muscle cramps
improved circulation
(Match with correct benefit of stretching) warmer feet
improved circulation
results in fewer varicose veins
improved circulation
(Match with correct benefit of stretching) less back pain
improved posture
(Match with correct benefit of stretching) stronger pairs of muscles
improved posture
comes from equally worked antagonistic muscles
improved posture
when the muscles and joints are more flexible
improved range of motion
If stretching is done during the cool-down, it can help the muscle _____.
increase flexibility
Why is stretching considered exercise?
increases blood flow to the muscles, helps heal the muscles, lengthens the myofibrils
a by-product of exercise
lactic acid
removed by the blood
lactic acid
Which of the following are true about an activity log?
It helps you keep track of your planned exercise activities., All of your flexibility exercise time should be logged in it., It will help a person become consistent with exercise., It will show you what types of exercises you have performed each week.
What are the correct ways to breathe during stretching?
Perform slow, even breathing as you hold a stretch.,Breathe in as you prepare to stretch. ,Breathe out with a stretch.
What is the main reason some people don't stretch before exercising?
They don't know they should stretch
(True or False) Stretching can help lower blood sugar levels.
True
(True or False)Flexibility activities should be recorded in your activity log.
True
