Shoulder Stretch Fundamentals
This worksheet focuses on understanding the importance, proper technique, and benefits of shoulder stretches for Grade 8 Physical Education students.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay close attention to details about proper stretching techniques and their benefits.
1. Which of the following is a primary benefit of performing shoulder stretches?
Increased muscle mass
Improved flexibility and range of motion
Faster sprinting speed
Enhanced cardiovascular health
2. How long should you typically hold a static shoulder stretch?
5-10 seconds
20-30 seconds
45-60 seconds
1-2 minutes
3. It is best to perform static shoulder stretches before a warm-up or intense physical activity.
True
False
4. Stretching should be painful to be effective.
True
False
5. A common shoulder stretch involves bringing one arm across the body and using the other arm to press the elbow closer to the .
6. Proper breathing, which includes exhaling as you deepen a stretch, helps to the muscles.
7. Describe one example of a shoulder stretch you can perform and explain how to do it correctly.
8. Label the major parts of the human shoulder joint in the diagram below.
A.
B.
C.
D.
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