Exercise Program

1. It is done by doing gradual stretching activities from the upper to lower extremities.

• A. Strength exercises

• B. Warm-up exercises

• C. Flexibility exercises

• D. Endurance exercises

Answer explanation

Flexibility Exercises This phase of exercise follows immediately after warm-up. It is done by doing gradual stretching activities from upper to lower extremities. There are different types of stretching to improve flexibility: static, and dynamic stretching.

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The exercise that specifically prepares the muscles for active contraction is called?

• A. Static stretching

• B. Strength exercise

• C. Dynamic stretching

• D. Endurance exercise

Answer explanation

Dynamic stretching exercises specifically prepare the muscles for active contraction. However, they do not cause long-term improvement in flexibility because of the short stretching time.

Which of the following exercises is the most appropriate as a cool down

exercise?

• A. Static stretching

• B. Strength exercise

• C. Dynamic stretching

• D. Endurance exercise

4. The following are examples of dynamic stretching, EXCEPT:

• A. Calf

• B. Front swings

• C. Plank walk-outs

• D. March and Reach

5. Which is NOT an example of static stretching?

• A. Calf

• B. Chest

• C. Upper back

• D. March and Reach