Quiz 2: Warm- Up

Question 1

Peter is preparing for a high-intensity chase through New York. Which type of warm-up would most effectively prepare his muscles and joints for the rapid movements he’ll need?

Answer 1

Specific warm-up

Question 2

Gwen is warming up before a big wall climbing event. She starts with a light jog and a few lunges to get her muscles moving. What type of warm-up is she doing?

Answer 2

Movement preparation (general warm-up)

Question 3

Barry needs to prepare his body to sprint at top speed. Which of the following benefits would he most likely achieve from a dynamic warm-up?

Answer 3

Enhanced joint mobility, muscle flexibility, and mental readiness

Question 4

Tony wants to focus on flexibility training rather than warming up dynamically. He chooses static stretching.

Which of these scenarios fits static stretching?

Answer 4

lunges forward, holding his position to lengthen his. quads and hamstrings

Question 5

Bruce is coaching Robin on the importance of cooling down after intense activity. Which method should Bruce suggest to Robin?

Answer 5

Static stretching to gradually return the body to a resting state

Question 6

Agatha is practicing her high kicks. She uses proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching to improve her flexibility. Which of the following correctly describes PNF stretching?

Answer 6

Contracting a muscle against resistance, then relaxing it further into a stretch

Question 7

Thor is preparing for a battle but wants to avoid muscle injury. He decides to focus on a warm-up that promotes proprioception and stability. Which warm-up approach should he choose?

Answer 7

General warm-up using dynamic movements

Question 8

Logan uses a foam roller on his IT bands as part of his warm-up. What is the primary purpose of this technique?

Answer 8

To help release fascial adhesions and reduce muscle tension

Question 9

Wanda needs to enhance her shoulder and hip mobility before training. She performs exercises like the spiderman stretch and hip bridges. This approach is considered:

Answer 9

Movement preparation (dynamic warm-up)

Question 10

Wade wants to improve his recovery after intense training.

He decides to use PNF stretching. Which sequence of actions correctly represents PNF?

Answer 10

Stretch the muscle, apply a mild force by contracting. then relax to deepen the stretch.