Question

(01.07 mc) a yoga student currently stretches his hamstrings by bending forward at the waist and touching his fingers to the ground for 15 seconds, five days per week. he wants to be able to touch his palms to the ground, so he strives to lengthen his reach to the floor on each stretch. this type of change is (5 points)

a \tintensity

b \tfrequency

c \ttime

d \ttype

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option a (intensity): Intensity in exercise can relate to the level of difficulty or effort. The student is increasing the reach (how far he bends to touch the floor), which is a change in the intensity of the stretch (making it more challenging by reaching further).
• Option b (frequency): Frequency refers to how often the exercise is done (e.g., number of days per week). The student is still doing it five days per week, so frequency is not changing.
• Option c (time): Time would relate to the duration of each stretch (e.g., 15 seconds). The duration remains 15 seconds, so time is not changing.
• Option d (type): Type refers to the kind of exercise. The student is still doing a hamstring stretch by bending forward, so the type of exercise is not changing.

So the change in reaching further is a change in intensity.

Answer:

a. intensity