Date: _____________________
Directions: Answer using complete sentences! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Their muscular system. Challenge yourself and try the highest level you can!
Subject: The Muscular System: Sports and Muscles.
Level#1: Muscles and tendons can be injured when you play sports. An injured tendon can take months, and sometimes even years, to heal. You can avoid this trouble by doing a lot of stretching before and after exercising.
1. What can be injured when you play sports?
2. How long can it take an injured tendon to heal?
3. How can you avoid trouble with your muscles and tendons?
Level#2: Muscles and tendons can be injured when you play sports. An injured tendon can take months, and sometimes even years, to heal. You can avoid this trouble by doing a lot of stretching before and after exercising. Stretching keeps both muscles and tendons flexible. Good technique will also help you to avoid injury. For example, lifting weights the wrong way often leads to an injury.
1. How can you avoid an injury to your muscles and tendons?
2. What does stretching do for your muscles and tendons?
3. Why is good technique important and what is an example of what can happen to you if you don't use it?
Level#3: Muscles and tendons can be injured when you play sports. An injured tendon can take months, and sometimes even years, to heal. You can avoid this trouble by doing a lot of stretching before and after exercising. Stretching keeps both muscles and tendons flexible. Good technique will also help you to avoid injury. For example, lifting weights the wrong way often leads to an injury. Most important, if something hurts, stop! Do not act as if an injury is not there. You will just make it worse. If you feel pain or discomfort in your muscles or tendons, rest for a few days. If it does not go away, see a doctor.
1. What can be injured when you play sports and how long can a tendon take to heal?
2. What can you do to avoid a sports injury and why?
3. What should you do if you feel pain during sports or exercising?
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