Question 1

The best time of day to perform stretching exercises for the back is in the morning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Tightness in the muscles in the front of your chest and overstretching and looseness in the upper spine, causing a rounding of the upper back, lead to a condition called _______________.

Accepted Answer

kyphosis

Question 3

The back is more flexible after a good night's sleep than it would be at the end of the day.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Studies have shown that low-back pain has been linked to:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor flexibility in the groin. 
B)  average flexibility in the lower back. 
C)  collagen. 
D)  poor trunk flexibility. 
A)  poor flexibility in the groin. 
B)  average flexibility in the lower back. 
C)  collagen. 
D)  poor trunk flexibility.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about exercise for the prevention and management of low-back pain is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercises should be performed at least 3 days per week. 
B)  Exercises should be done early in the morning. 
C)  The exercise program should emphasize muscular endurance over muscular strength. 
D)  The exercise program may need to be continued for 3 months before results are seen. 
A)  Exercises should be performed at least 3 days per week. 
B)  Exercises should be done early in the morning. 
C)  The exercise program should emphasize muscular endurance over muscular strength. 
D)  The exercise program may need to be continued for 3 months before results are seen.

Question 6

Briefly describe the instructions for the following two exercises; a) Head Turns & Tilts, b) Towel Stretch.

Accepted Answer

EXERCISE 1 Head Turns and Tilts
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Question 7

Health Canada recommends performing stretching exercises a minimum of _____ day(s) per week.

Accepted Answer

A)  2-3 
B)  3-4 
C)  4-7 
D)  at least one 
A)  2-3 
B)  3-4 
C)  4-7 
D)  at least one

Question 8

The trunk muscles extending from the hips to the upper back are called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The trunk muscles extending from the hips...

Question 9

What is the Health Canada recommendation for stretching exercises? Describe.

Accepted Answer

Health Canada recommends that stretching

Question 10

List and describe in detail the various potential benefits of stretching.

Accepted Answer

Relief of aches and pains: Studying or w

Question 11

Pain from a "slipped disk" is most likely the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure on a nerve root. 
B)  damage to the vertebral body. 
C)  pressure on the spinal cord. 
D)  damage to the vertebral arch. 
A)  pressure on a nerve root. 
B)  damage to the vertebral body. 
C)  pressure on the spinal cord. 
D)  damage to the vertebral arch.

Question 12

Good flexibility provides benefits for the entire musculoskeletal system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The sit-and-reach test is the most commonly used flexibility test.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Denzel warms up for his soccer game by stretching each muscle for 15 seconds four times and then goes for a 5-minute run around the soccer field. This warm up routine:

Accepted Answer

A)  meets the guidelines recommended by Health Canada. 
B)  would meet the guidelines by Health Canada if the stretches were held longer. 
C)  would be appropriate if the cardio workout was done prior to the stretching routine. 
D)  is irresponsible as soccer players should avoid jogging before a game. 
A)  meets the guidelines recommended by Health Canada. 
B)  would meet the guidelines by Health Canada if the stretches were held longer. 
C)  would be appropriate if the cardio workout was done prior to the stretching routine. 
D)  is irresponsible as soccer players should avoid jogging before a game.

Question 15

_____________ that strongly stimulate the receptors cause large, powerful reflex muscle contractions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rapid, powerful and sudden movement 
B)  Gentle stretching movements 
C)  Dynamic movements 
D)  Moving a 10 lb dumbbell gently 
A)  Rapid, powerful and sudden movement 
B)  Gentle stretching movements 
C)  Dynamic movements 
D)  Moving a 10 lb dumbbell gently

Question 16

The flexibility of the joint is affected by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  joint structure. 
B)  muscle elasticity. 
C)  muscle length. 
D)  Bone density 
A)  joint structure. 
B)  muscle elasticity. 
C)  muscle length. 
D)  Bone density

Question 17

Having a higher than average level of static flexibility enables a person to perform certain skills quite a bit better than individuals who are not as flexible. Which one of the following household activities is an example?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attempting to get something down from a high shelf just beyond reach 
B)  Vacuuming the house. 
C)  Stacking groceries in the fridge. 
D)  walking up the stairs. 
A)  Attempting to get something down from a high shelf just beyond reach 
B)  Vacuuming the house. 
C)  Stacking groceries in the fridge. 
D)  walking up the stairs.

Question 18

Which of the muscles are stretched by the modified hurdler exercise (seated single leg hamstring stretch)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Front of thigh and lower back muscles 
B)  Back of thigh and lower back muscles 
C)  Back of thigh and abdominals 
D)  Front of thigh and abdominals 
A)  Front of thigh and lower back muscles 
B)  Back of thigh and lower back muscles 
C)  Back of thigh and abdominals 
D)  Front of thigh and abdominals

Question 19

Following a stretching workout, muscle soreness that lasts more than 24 hours is an indication of overstretching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Keeping track of your body position while stretching can help estimate progress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The best time of day to perform stretching exercises for the back is in the morning.

Tightness in the muscles in the front of your chest and overstretching and looseness in the upper spine, causing a rounding of the upper back, lead to a condition called _______________.

The back is more flexible after a good night's sleep than it would be at the end of the day.

Studies have shown that low-back pain has been linked to:

Which of the following statements about exercise for the prevention and management of low-back pain is FALSE?

Briefly describe the instructions for the following two exercises; a) Head Turns & Tilts, b) Towel Stretch.

Health Canada recommends performing stretching exercises a minimum of _____ day(s) per week.

The trunk muscles extending from the hips to the upper back are called the __________.

What is the Health Canada recommendation for stretching exercises? Describe.

List and describe in detail the various potential benefits of stretching.

Pain from a "slipped disk" is most likely the result of:

Good flexibility provides benefits for the entire musculoskeletal system.

The sit-and-reach test is the most commonly used flexibility test.

Denzel warms up for his soccer game by stretching each muscle for 15 seconds four times and then goes for a 5-minute run around the soccer field. This warm up routine:

_____________ that strongly stimulate the receptors cause large, powerful reflex muscle contractions.

The flexibility of the joint is affected by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Having a higher than average level of static flexibility enables a person to perform certain skills quite a bit better than individuals who are not as flexible. Which one of the following household activities is an example?

Which of the muscles are stretched by the modified hurdler exercise (seated single leg hamstring stretch)?

Following a stretching workout, muscle soreness that lasts more than 24 hours is an indication of overstretching.

Keeping track of your body position while stretching can help estimate progress.

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Exam 5: Flexibility and Low-Back Health

The best time of day to perform stretching exercises for the back is in the morning.

Tightness in the muscles in the front of your chest and overstretching and looseness in the upper spine, causing a rounding of the upper back, lead to a condition called _______________.

The back is more flexible after a good night's sleep than it would be at the end of the day.

Studies have shown that low-back pain has been linked to:

Which of the following statements about exercise for the prevention and management of low-back pain is FALSE?

Briefly describe the instructions for the following two exercises; a) Head Turns & Tilts, b) Towel Stretch.

Health Canada recommends performing stretching exercises a minimum of _____ day(s) per week.

The trunk muscles extending from the hips to the upper back are called the __________.

What is the Health Canada recommendation for stretching exercises? Describe.

List and describe in detail the various potential benefits of stretching.

Pain from a "slipped disk" is most likely the result of:

Good flexibility provides benefits for the entire musculoskeletal system.

The sit-and-reach test is the most commonly used flexibility test.

Denzel warms up for his soccer game by stretching each muscle for 15 seconds four times and then goes for a 5-minute run around the soccer field. This warm up routine:

_____________ that strongly stimulate the receptors cause large, powerful reflex muscle contractions.

The flexibility of the joint is affected by all of the following, EXCEPT:

Having a higher than average level of static flexibility enables a person to perform certain skills quite a bit better than individuals who are not as flexible. Which one of the following household activities is an example?

Which of the muscles are stretched by the modified hurdler exercise (seated single leg hamstring stretch)?

Following a stretching workout, muscle soreness that lasts more than 24 hours is an indication of overstretching.

Keeping track of your body position while stretching can help estimate progress.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Basic Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Body Composition

Nutrition

Weight Management

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Stress

Wellness for Life

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections Stis

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