HOPE Segment I Exam Actual Exam Questions

HOPE Segment I Exam / Actual Exam Questions & Correct Certified Solutions/ .Terms in this set (69) Cooling down is important after exercising to

• decrease intensity
• strengthen muscles
• improve performance
• prevent injury
• prevent injury

A dynamic stretch is

• safe, because it involves

gradual and controlled movements

• safe, because it extends

the joint beyond its range of motion

• unsafe, because it used

the body's momentum to stretch the muscle

• unsafe, because it

requires quickly stretching the muscle and joint

• safe, because it involves gradual and controlled

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It is important to avoid isostatic stretches because they can a.increase body andmuscle temperature b.extend a joint beyondits regular range of motion c. exceed the stretchable limits of the tissues involved

• stretch the muscle to its

farthest point

• extend a joint beyond its regular range of motion

Static stretches are part of an effective cool down because they can help a.improve performance b.decrease blood flow c.prevent overload d.increase range ofmotion

• increase range of motion 2 / 4

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To warm up before a run, Lucas walks for five minutes.Which of these accurately evaluates his choice of warm-up activity?a.This activity is appropriate because it prepares muscles for more intense movement.b.This activity is notappropriate because the muscles stretched are not warm yet.c.This activity is appropriate because it makes the leg muscles more flexible.d.This activity is notappropriate because it stretches muscles not used in the exercise.

• This activity is appropriate because it prepares muscles for

more intense movement.

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