27/4/2022

What is stretching?

• Physical exercise to increase muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion.

• Prepare for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand.

Importance of stretching for Taekwondo

• Showing off

• Prevent Injuries

• To fly

• Improve Technique

We should stretch

• Only when we train

• Regularly

Greater flexibility will improve

• Speed

• Power

• Precision

What is meant by warming up?

• Physical exercise to increase muscle control, flexibility, and range of motion.

• Prepare for physical exertion or a performance by exercising or practicing gently beforehand.

Which is NOT the importance of warming up?

• Reduce risk of injury

• Increase heart rate

• Reduce sleep

Which component of fitness does stretching benefit the most?

• Flexibility

• Muscle endurance

• Stamina

A cool down is known as the

• Resting

• Recovery period

• Taking a break

A cool down allows the body to?

• Recover from an exercise

• Muscles to rest

• Prevent muscle ache

• All of the above

Should you stretch on non-training days?

• Yes

• No