Understanding Movement, Physical Activity, Exercise, and Fitness

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Which exercise targets the core muscles while also engaging the hips?

Flutter kicks

What is a key benefit of performing pushups?

Requires upper body, core, and lower body stabilization

Which type of stretching involves bouncing or pulsing movements to extend the muscle's range of motion?

Ballistic stretching

What is a common technique used in ballistic stretching?

Hamstring stretch with bouncing

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

Pushups

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

Builds core endurance

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

Lift

What is the primary function of good body mechanics?

To prevent injuries during daily activities

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

Lower back pain

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

Hinge

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

To improve the health and efficiency of the body's systems

Which of the following statements about posture is TRUE?

Good posture can be achieved through training and practice

Which of the following stretches can help improve chest flexibility?

Shoulder rotations

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

All of the above

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

Yoga

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

All of the above

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

Bicep Curl

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

To target the chest muscles

Explore the concepts of movement, physical activity, exercise, and fitness. Learn about the importance of functional training and how different systems of the body work together.

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