Question

1. during a full body stretch (i.e. reach for the sky), what should you do to perform it correctly? * 5 points

a) bend your knees and jump high
b) reach both arms overhead, extend your body upward, and take deep breaths
c) cross your arms in front of you
d) sit on the floor and touch your toes

1. to safely improve flexibility, a person should: * 5 points

a) stretch quickly before muscles are warm
b) hold their breath while stretching
c) avoid stretching after exercise
d) stretch slowly and breathe deeply

1. during a quad stretch, what is the correct body position? * 5 points

a) bend one leg behind you and hold your ankle
b) reach both arms overhead
c) sit down and touch your toes
d) twist your torso to one side

1. a person who practices yoga several times a week is mainly improving which component of fitness? * 5 points

a) muscular strength
b) cardiovascular endurance
c) flexibility
d) muscular endurance

Explanation:

1. A full - body stretch reaching for the sky involves extending the body upward with arms overhead and deep breathing.
2. To safely improve flexibility, slow stretching with deep breathing is recommended as quick stretching before warming up and holding breath while stretching are risky, and stretching after exercise is beneficial.
3. The correct position for a quad stretch is bending one leg behind and holding the ankle.
4. Yoga mainly improves flexibility as it involves various stretching postures.

Answer:

1. B. Reach both arms overhead, extend your body upward, and take deep breaths
2. D. Stretch slowly and breathe deeply
3. A. Bend one leg behind you and hold your ankle
4. C. Flexibility