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Which exercise involves rolling the shoulders backwards and forwards?
Which exercise involves rolling the shoulders backwards and forwards?
What type of stretching uses the momentum of a moving body to stretch muscles beyond their normal range of motion?
What type of stretching uses the momentum of a moving body to stretch muscles beyond their normal range of motion?
What is the purpose of dynamic stretching?
What is the purpose of dynamic stretching?
Which type of stretch involves holding a position without movement?
Which type of stretch involves holding a position without movement?
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What is the purpose of a cooldown after exercise?
What is the purpose of a cooldown after exercise?
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Which sport-specific activity involves going through the motion of bowling a ball?
Which sport-specific activity involves going through the motion of bowling a ball?
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What is the purpose of a general warm-up?
What is the purpose of a general warm-up?
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Which type of warm-up involves raising body temperature without physical activity?
Which type of warm-up involves raising body temperature without physical activity?
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What is an example of a specific warm-up?
What is an example of a specific warm-up?
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Which statement about passive warm-ups is true?
Which statement about passive warm-ups is true?
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What is a benefit of a specific warm-up?
What is a benefit of a specific warm-up?
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Which type of warm-up involves pumping the arms or making circular arm movements?
Which type of warm-up involves pumping the arms or making circular arm movements?
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Study Notes
Types of Stretching and Warm-ups
- Shoulder Rolls involve rolling the shoulders backwards and forwards.
- Ballistic stretching uses the momentum of a moving body to stretch muscles beyond their normal range of motion.
- Dynamic stretching prepares muscles for explosive movements and enhances athletic performance.
Stretching Types
- Static stretching involves holding a position without movement.
Cooling Down
- The purpose of a cooldown after exercise is to gradually return the body to a resting state.
Sport-Specific Warm-ups
- Bowling motion is a sport-specific activity that involves going through the motion of bowling a ball.
General Warm-ups
- The purpose of a general warm-up is to prepare the body for physical activity by increasing heart rate and blood flow.
- Passive warm-ups, such as taking a warm bath, involve raising body temperature without physical activity.
Specific Warm-ups
- Examples of specific warm-ups include jogging in place or jumping jacks.
- A benefit of a specific warm-up is that it prepares specific muscle groups for the upcoming activity.
- Passive warm-ups are less effective than active warm-ups because they do not prepare the muscles for movement.
- Arm Circles, which involve pumping the arms or making circular arm movements, are an example of a specific warm-up.
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Learn about different types of warm-up techniques including general warm-up, passive warm-up, and specific warm-up. Each technique serves a unique purpose in preparing the body for exercise.
