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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 is the purpose of dynamic stretching?
Which type of stretch involves holding a position without movement?
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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?
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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?
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What is an example of a specific warm-up?
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Which statement about passive warm-ups is true?
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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?
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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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Description
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.
