Question

what negative effects could kenny’s lack of flexibility have on his performances in football, basketball, and track?
○ he will not experience negative effects.
○ he may experience circulation problems.
○ he may lose strength and not perform as well.
○ he may become injured more often and not be able to play.

Explanation:

To determine the answer, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Lack of flexibility in sports like football, basketball, and track will have negative effects, so this is incorrect.
• Option 2: Circulation problems are not directly caused by lack of flexibility in these sports; flexibility issues relate more to movement and injury risk.
• Option 3: Losing strength is not a direct result of lack of flexibility. Flexibility affects range of motion, not strength directly.
• Option 4: In football, basketball, and track, a lack of flexibility limits the range of motion. This makes athletes more prone to injuries (e.g., muscle strains, joint sprains) as their muscles and joints can't move through full, safe ranges. Also, it hinders performance in movements like sprinting (track), jumping (basketball), or changing direction (football) as the body can't move optimally. So this option is correct.

Answer:

D. He may become injured more often and not be able to play.