Psoas Stretch Worksheet
Grade 9 Physical Education worksheet focusing on the importance, proper technique, and benefits of the psoas stretch.
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Psoas Stretch Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge. This worksheet will assess your understanding of the psoas muscle and the proper execution of a psoas stretch.
1. Where is the psoas muscle primarily located?
Upper arm
Deep in the abdomen, connecting the spine to the femur
Calf muscle
Neck region
2. What is a common consequence of a tight psoas muscle?
Improved posture
Lower back pain
Stronger grip
Increased shoulder flexibility
3. The psoas muscle is a primary hip .
4. Prolonged sitting can lead to a psoas muscle.
5. Describe two benefits of regularly performing a psoas stretch.
6. It is important to maintain a neutral spine when performing a psoas stretch.
True
False
7. The psoas muscle only affects hip movement.
True
False
8. Observe the diagram below, which illustrates the general location of a muscle fiber. While this is not the psoas specifically, it shows a typical muscle structure.
Based on your understanding of the psoas stretch, what body position would you typically start in to perform this stretch effectively?
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. A well-stretched psoas can improve overall body .
10. The psoas muscle plays a key role in stabilizing the .
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