Understanding Movement, Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness
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Which exercise targets the core muscles while also engaging the hips?

  • Flutter kicks (correct)
  • Rotational jacks
  • Sit-ups
  • Pushups
  • What is a key benefit of performing pushups?

  • Increases shoulder flexibility
  • Isolates the chest muscles
  • Improves cardiovascular endurance
  • Requires upper body, core, and lower body stabilization (correct)
  • Which type of stretching involves bouncing or pulsing movements to extend the muscle's range of motion?

  • Dynamic stretching
  • Ballistic stretching (correct)
  • Static stretching
  • Active stretching
  • What is a common technique used in ballistic stretching?

    <p>Hamstring stretch with bouncing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which exercise is described as a foundational movement that can be easily modified?

    <p>Pushups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of incorporating high-repetition sit-ups into a workout routine?

    <p>Builds core endurance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the 7 basic movement patterns?

    <p>Lift</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of good body mechanics?

    <p>To prevent injuries during daily activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common exercise injury associated with poor posture?

    <p>Lower back pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement pattern involves kicking the butt back and leaning the torso forward while maintaining a neutral spine?

    <p>Hinge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of fitness, according to the text?

    <p>To improve the health and efficiency of the body's systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about posture is TRUE?

    <p>Good posture can be achieved through training and practice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following stretches can help improve chest flexibility?

    <p>Shoulder rotations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of flexibility exercises according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a type of cardiovascular endurance training exercise?

    <p>Yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of aerobic exercises?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of flexibility exercise in the text?

    <p>Bicep Curl</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the shoulder rotations exercise described in the text?

    <p>To target the chest muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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