April 28th, 2017 Monster by: Walter Dean Myers

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Muscular System: Sports and Muscles

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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. How long can a tendon take to heal?






2. What can you do to avoid hurting your tendons and muscles?






3. What can you injure when you play sports?








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 avoid injury. For example, lifting weights the wrong way often leads to an injury.

1. What does stretching do for your muscles and tendons?






2. What can you use to avoid an injury?






3. What should you do before and after exercising?









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 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 should you do if you feel pain during exercising and what can happen if you ignore the pain?






2. What can you do to avoid an injury to a muscle or tendon before or after exercising?






3. What can become injured when you play sports and how long can a tendon take to heal if you injure it?








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