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Question 01

5 points

State five specific physiological changes that occur in the body during a preparatory warm-up.

The warm-up section lists the key physiological effects. Think beyond heart rate — consider synovial fluid, oxygen delivery, muscle pliability and neuromuscular activation.

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Question 02

8 points

Drag each statement into the correct numbered box to show how regular cardiovascular exercise lowers blood pressure — in the right order, from first effect to final outcome.

Start with what happens to the heart muscle itself, then follow the chain through stroke volume, heart rate, blood vessel elasticity and resistance, until you reach the final reduction in resting blood pressure.

Guidance

Think about cause and effect: each step leads directly to the next. What must happen to the heart first before stroke volume can increase? What follows from a higher stroke volume? Work through the chain logically — every slot must be filled to complete this question.

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The heart does not need to beat as often to circulate blood (lower resting heart rate).

The heart pumps more blood with each beat (increased stroke volume).

Blood vessels become more elastic and widen more easily.

Blood flows through the arteries more easily.

Less force is needed to pump blood around the body.

Resting blood pressure decreases.

Heart muscle becomes stronger.

Peripheral resistance to blood flow decreases.

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Question 03

2 points

Explain the difference between Muscular Strength and Muscular Endurance.

Refer to the MSE section of Module 6. Consider what each term measures, how they differ in training approach, and how RollerFitness applies each one.

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Muscular Strength — definition: Muscular Endurance — definition: Key difference between the two:

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Question 04

6 points

List, in order, the effects of joint mobilisation — from the initial movement of a joint through to the improvement of performance. Drag each statement into the correct numbered slot.

Follow the physiological chain: what is the very first thing that happens when a joint starts moving, and what is the end result? Each step causes the next.

Guidance

Start with what the body produces first when a joint moves. Then consider what that production achieves inside the joint, what that allows the joint to do, how that translates into movement quality, what risk that reduces, and finally what the overall outcome for performance is. Every slot must be filled to complete this question.

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Joint lubrication improves.

Range of motion increases.

Risk of injury decreases.

Synovial fluid production increases.

Exercise performance improves.

Movement becomes smoother and more efficient.

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Question 05

1 point

What is the difference between maintenance stretching and developmental stretching, and what is the minimum hold time required for a stretch to be classified as developmental?

The cool-down section of Module 6 makes this distinction very clearly with specific hold durations. Use the exact time from the manual — and think carefully about which type of stretching achieves lasting flexibility gains.

Guidance

Maintenance stretching keeps muscles at their current length after exercise. Developmental stretching is designed to actually increase flexibility over time. The key detail that separates them is the minimum hold duration — find the exact figure in your manual and use it to rule out incorrect options.

Maintenance stretching returns muscles to their normal resting length after a workout, while developmental stretching increases a muscle's overall length and flexibility by being held for a minimum of 30 seconds. Maintenance stretching builds muscular strength, while developmental stretching is used exclusively during the warm-up and must be held for a minimum of 5 seconds. Maintenance stretching increases joint range of motion permanently, while developmental stretching just maintains current flexibility and must be held for a minimum of 60 seconds. Maintenance stretching involves continuous bouncing movements, while developmental stretching involves holding a completely still position for a minimum of 10 seconds. Maintenance stretching is only performed on the upper body, while developmental stretching is only performed on the lower body and must be held for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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