Question 1

Standing on one leg while pulling the ankle of the other leg toward the buttocks is primarily a stretch for the:

Accepted Answer

A) Quadriceps. 
B) Triceps. 
C) Hamstrings. 
D) Biceps. 
A) Quadriceps. 
B) Triceps. 
C) Hamstrings. 
D) Biceps. A

Question 2

If a participant has suffered a recent injury:

Accepted Answer

A) He or she should be encouraged to stretch in order to help rehabilitate the area. 
B) He or she should not stretch until he has been medically advised that it is safe to do so. 
C) He or she should stretch, but avoid the affected area. 
D) He or she should take part in class but without stretching. 
A) He or she should be encouraged to stretch in order to help rehabilitate the area. 
B) He or she should not stretch until he has been medically advised that it is safe to do so. 
C) He or she should stretch, but avoid the affected area. 
D) He or she should take part in class but without stretching. B

Question 3

Pre-workout stretching:

Accepted Answer

A) Should be done prior to getting on the bike. 
B) Should be done on the bike. 
C) Can be done both on and off the bike. 
D) Should be done in the locker room prior to class. 
A) Should be done prior to getting on the bike. 
B) Should be done on the bike. 
C) Can be done both on and off the bike. 
D) Should be done in the locker room prior to class. C

Question 4

Post workout stretching:

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A) Should target particular muscles depending on the type of workout. 
B) Should cover the whole body. 
C) Should cover the legs only as they are emphasized in spinning. 
D) Should cover the lower back only as the legs will be stretched sufficiently by the pedaling motion. 
A) Should target particular muscles depending on the type of workout. 
B) Should cover the whole body. 
C) Should cover the legs only as they are emphasized in spinning. 
D) Should cover the lower back only as the legs will be stretched sufficiently by the pedaling motion.

Question 5

Dynamic stretching:

Accepted Answer

A) Is only suitable for advanced trainers. 
B) Should only be carried out on the bike. 
C) Is a good alternative to or complementary to static stretching. 
D) Is unsuitable for spinning classes. 
A) Is only suitable for advanced trainers. 
B) Should only be carried out on the bike. 
C) Is a good alternative to or complementary to static stretching. 
D) Is unsuitable for spinning classes.

Question 6

Bouncing during a static stretch:

Accepted Answer

A) Is important because it improves range of motion. 
B) Is a good way to raise the heart rate safely. 
C) Should not be done as it can cause injury. 
D) Should be performed in time to slower tempo music. 
A) Is important because it improves range of motion. 
B) Is a good way to raise the heart rate safely. 
C) Should not be done as it can cause injury. 
D) Should be performed in time to slower tempo music.

Question 7

When stretching before or after spin class participants should hold a static stretch position:

Accepted Answer

A) Until it really hurts. 
B) For a count of 10-20 seconds, releasing if it becomes uncomfortable/painful. 
C) For 2 or 3 seconds, bouncing to find greater range of motion. 
D) Static stretching should only be done before exercise. 
A) Until it really hurts. 
B) For a count of 10-20 seconds, releasing if it becomes uncomfortable/painful. 
C) For 2 or 3 seconds, bouncing to find greater range of motion. 
D) Static stretching should only be done before exercise.

Question 8

Stretching the upper and lower back:

Accepted Answer

A) Is an important part of the warm down. 
B) Is not important as spinning emphasizes the legs. 
C) Is an important part of both warm up and warm down. 
D) Is sufficiently achieved merely by being on the bike. 
A) Is an important part of the warm down. 
B) Is not important as spinning emphasizes the legs. 
C) Is an important part of both warm up and warm down. 
D) Is sufficiently achieved merely by being on the bike.

Question 9

Touching the toes while standing is primarily a stretch for the:

Accepted Answer

A) Lower back. 
B) Shoulders. 
C) Quadriceps. 
D) Hamstrings. 
A) Lower back. 
B) Shoulders. 
C) Quadriceps. 
D) Hamstrings.

Question 10

During a stretch, participants should be instructed to:

Accepted Answer

A) Hold their breath. 
B) Breathe naturally. 
C) Hold their breath when the stretch is at its greatest, and breathe as they release. 
D) Sing as they stretch. 
A) Hold their breath. 
B) Breathe naturally. 
C) Hold their breath when the stretch is at its greatest, and breathe as they release. 
D) Sing as they stretch.

Question 11

Asking participants to get a partner to help push a stretch further:

Accepted Answer

A) Is a good way to improve range of motion. 
B) Should only be done under the supervision of a qualified instructor. 
C) Should be a part of every stretching section. 
D) Should only be done before a workout. 
A) Is a good way to improve range of motion. 
B) Should only be done under the supervision of a qualified instructor. 
C) Should be a part of every stretching section. 
D) Should only be done before a workout.

Question 12

If a participant experiences sharp pain during a stretch:

Accepted Answer

A) He or she should be encouraged to push the stretch a little further. 
B) He or she should be instructed to hold the stretch in that position. 
C) He or she should be told to release the stretch and then return to that point. 
D) He or she should be told to release the stretch immediately. 
A) He or she should be encouraged to push the stretch a little further. 
B) He or she should be instructed to hold the stretch in that position. 
C) He or she should be told to release the stretch and then return to that point. 
D) He or she should be told to release the stretch immediately.

Question 13

Stretching exercises:

Accepted Answer

A) Should be done individually by participants before and after class. 
B) Should be incorporated into your class both at the beginning and the end. 
C) Are optional. 
D) Are only required prior to a spin class. 
E) Can be performed as part of a dynamic warm up.
F)Must always be in a static position.
G)Must be led by a yoga teacher.
H)Should be selected by individual participants.
I)Should only be done off the bike using a mat.
J)Should be done in a yoga or Pilates class after the spin class.
K)Can be done on or off the bike.
L)Are not necessary for spinning. 
A) Should be done individually by participants before and after class. 
B) Should be incorporated into your class both at the beginning and the end. 
C) Are optional. 
D) Are only required prior to a spin class. 
E) Can be performed as part of a dynamic warm up.
F)Must always be in a static position.
G)Must be led by a yoga teacher.
H)Should be selected by individual participants.
I)Should only be done off the bike using a mat.
J)Should be done in a yoga or Pilates class after the spin class.
K)Can be done on or off the bike.
L)Are not necessary for spinning.

Question 14

Cycling or gentle activity prior to stretching:

Accepted Answer

A) Is not a good idea and will expose participants to the risk of injury. 
B) Is not a good idea because all participants must stretch before getting on the bike. 
C) Is important so that muscles are beginning to warm up prior to stretching. 
D) Is fine so long as all stretches are performed on the bike. 
A) Is not a good idea and will expose participants to the risk of injury. 
B) Is not a good idea because all participants must stretch before getting on the bike. 
C) Is important so that muscles are beginning to warm up prior to stretching. 
D) Is fine so long as all stretches are performed on the bike.

Question 15

One of the benefits of stretching after exercise is that:

Accepted Answer

A) It is a good use of spare time at the end of class. 
B) Stretching after exercise does not have any benefits 
C) It is a good for improving flexibility and range of motion. 
D) It is a good way to safely raise the heart rate. 
A) It is a good use of spare time at the end of class. 
B) Stretching after exercise does not have any benefits 
C) It is a good for improving flexibility and range of motion. 
D) It is a good way to safely raise the heart rate.

Question 16

Stretching the hamstrings:

Accepted Answer

A) Is important because the pedal stroke restricts the motion and extension of the hamstring. 
B) Is not as important as a quadriceps stretch as that is the most active muscle in the pedal stroke. 
C) Is sufficiently achieved by pedaling the spin bike. 
D) Only needs to be carried out prior to a spin class. 
A) Is important because the pedal stroke restricts the motion and extension of the hamstring. 
B) Is not as important as a quadriceps stretch as that is the most active muscle in the pedal stroke. 
C) Is sufficiently achieved by pedaling the spin bike. 
D) Only needs to be carried out prior to a spin class.

Question 17

If a participant experiences pain in a particular muscle during the workout:

Accepted Answer

A) Stretching should be carried out on the muscle after the workout. 
B) Stretching should be carried out on the muscle, but on no other body parts. 
C) The participant should be advised to stop, ice the injured area, and seek medical attention as appropriate. 
D) Stretching should be carried out as normal. 
A) Stretching should be carried out on the muscle after the workout. 
B) Stretching should be carried out on the muscle, but on no other body parts. 
C) The participant should be advised to stop, ice the injured area, and seek medical attention as appropriate. 
D) Stretching should be carried out as normal.

Question 18

Stretching after a workout:

Accepted Answer

A) Is optional and should be carried out by individuals after class. 
B) Is not required. Stretching should only be done in preparation for exercise. 
C) Is for advanced trainers only. 
D) Is an important part of the class to help participants recover. 
A) Is optional and should be carried out by individuals after class. 
B) Is not required. Stretching should only be done in preparation for exercise. 
C) Is for advanced trainers only. 
D) Is an important part of the class to help participants recover.

Question 19

A calf stretch while on the bike:

Accepted Answer

A) Is unsafe. 
B) Should only be carried out before a workout. 
C) Can be achieved by pushing the heel down from the back of the pedal. 
D) Should only be performed by experienced trainers. 
A) Is unsafe. 
B) Should only be carried out before a workout. 
C) Can be achieved by pushing the heel down from the back of the pedal. 
D) Should only be performed by experienced trainers.

Question 20

Stretching exercises should be done:

Accepted Answer

A) Before and after the workout. 
B) After the workout only to prevent stiffness. 
C) Rarely. Stretching isn't important for spin class participants. 
D) On a participant's own time. Stretching is important, but it isn't part of the workout. 
A) Before and after the workout. 
B) After the workout only to prevent stiffness. 
C) Rarely. Stretching isn't important for spin class participants. 
D) On a participant's own time. Stretching is important, but it isn't part of the workout.

Standing on one leg while pulling the ankle of the other leg toward the buttocks is primarily a stretch for the:

If a participant has suffered a recent injury:

Pre-workout stretching:

Post workout stretching:

Dynamic stretching:

Bouncing during a static stretch:

When stretching before or after spin class participants should hold a static stretch position:

Stretching the upper and lower back:

Touching the toes while standing is primarily a stretch for the:

During a stretch, participants should be instructed to:

Asking participants to get a partner to help push a stretch further:

If a participant experiences sharp pain during a stretch:

Stretching exercises:

Cycling or gentle activity prior to stretching:

One of the benefits of stretching after exercise is that:

Stretching the hamstrings:

If a participant experiences pain in a particular muscle during the workout:

Stretching after a workout:

A calf stretch while on the bike:

Stretching exercises should be done:

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Exam 12: Stretching

Standing on one leg while pulling the ankle of the other leg toward the buttocks is primarily a stretch for the:

If a participant has suffered a recent injury:

Pre-workout stretching:

Post workout stretching:

Dynamic stretching:

Bouncing during a static stretch:

When stretching before or after spin class participants should hold a static stretch position:

Stretching the upper and lower back:

Touching the toes while standing is primarily a stretch for the:

During a stretch, participants should be instructed to:

Asking participants to get a partner to help push a stretch further:

If a participant experiences sharp pain during a stretch:

Stretching exercises:

Cycling or gentle activity prior to stretching:

One of the benefits of stretching after exercise is that:

Stretching the hamstrings:

If a participant experiences pain in a particular muscle during the workout:

Stretching after a workout:

A calf stretch while on the bike:

Stretching exercises should be done:

Breathing

Cadence

Emergencies

Equipment

Fitness

Motivation

Movements

Music

Professional Dev

Routine

Safety

Unsafe Movements

Filters