Question 1

A complete flexibility workout should take how long?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-10 minutes 
B)  35-45 minutes 
C)  10-30 minutes 
D)  35 minutes and more 
A)  5-10 minutes 
B)  35-45 minutes 
C)  10-30 minutes 
D)  35 minutes and more

Question 2

All of the following have an impact on joint flexibility EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Gender 
B)  Heredity 
C)  Muscle strength 
D)  Fitness level 
A)  Gender 
B)  Heredity 
C)  Muscle strength 
D)  Fitness level

Question 3

The safest and most convenient stretching technique for general fitness is:

Accepted Answer

A)  active proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. 
B)  active static stretching with an occasional passive assist. 
C)  active ballistic stretching with an occasional passive assist. 
D)  passive static stretching. 
A)  active proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation. 
B)  active static stretching with an occasional passive assist. 
C)  active ballistic stretching with an occasional passive assist. 
D)  passive static stretching.

Question 4

If one's flexibility is pushed to the limit, it is possible to rupture connective tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which type of stretching usually requires a partner?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ballistic 
B)  Active 
C)  Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation 
D)  Static 
A)  Ballistic 
B)  Active 
C)  Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation 
D)  Static

Question 6

Only one of the following statements about flexibility is TRUE. Which one is it?

Accepted Answer

A)  Good flexibility can slow joint deterioration. 
B)  Flexibility is not joint specific. 
C)  Flexibility improves strength. 
D)  The best way to improve flexibility is by performing ballistic stretching on a regular basis. 
A)  Good flexibility can slow joint deterioration. 
B)  Flexibility is not joint specific. 
C)  Flexibility improves strength. 
D)  The best way to improve flexibility is by performing ballistic stretching on a regular basis.

Question 7

From top to bottom, the five regions of the spine are:

Accepted Answer

A)  cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. 
B)  cervical, sacral, thoracic, lumbar, and coccygeal. 
C)  thoracic, cervical, sacral, lumbar, and coccygeal. 
D)  thoracic, cervical, lumbar, coccygeal, and sacral. 
A)  cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal. 
B)  cervical, sacral, thoracic, lumbar, and coccygeal. 
C)  thoracic, cervical, sacral, lumbar, and coccygeal. 
D)  thoracic, cervical, lumbar, coccygeal, and sacral.

Question 8

Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique?

Accepted Answer

A)  PNF techniques utilize reflexes initiated by both muscle and joint receptors to cause greater training effects. 
B)  The contract-relax-contract stretching method requires a muscle to be stretched prior to contraction. 
C)  The contract-relax-contract stretching method requires a muscle contraction prior to being stretched. 
D)  PNF allows more effective stretching and greater immediate increases in flexibility than static stretching. 
A)  PNF techniques utilize reflexes initiated by both muscle and joint receptors to cause greater training effects. 
B)  The contract-relax-contract stretching method requires a muscle to be stretched prior to contraction. 
C)  The contract-relax-contract stretching method requires a muscle contraction prior to being stretched. 
D)  PNF allows more effective stretching and greater immediate increases in flexibility than static stretching.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a core muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Abdominal muscles 
B)  Pelvic floor muscles 
C)  Buttock muscles 
D)  Shoulder muscles 
A)  Abdominal muscles 
B)  Pelvic floor muscles 
C)  Buttock muscles 
D)  Shoulder muscles

Question 10

Poor spinal stability puts pressure on the nerves leading out of the spinal column.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Emphasize exercise to improve strength rather than endurance to protect the back from injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

______________ refers to the ability to hold an extended position at one end or point in a joint's range of motion

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______________ refers to the ability to hold...

Question 13

Participating in a flexibility program is an activity that can enhance _____ wellness.

Accepted Answer

A)  environmental 
B)  social 
C)  emotional 
D)  cardiorespiratory 
A)  environmental 
B)  social 
C)  emotional 
D)  cardiorespiratory

Question 14

Which of the muscles are stretched by the towel stretch exercise?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps, shoulder and chest 
B)  Triceps, chest and brachioradialis 
C)  Biceps and triceps 
D)  Triceps, shoulders and chest 
A)  Biceps, shoulder and chest 
B)  Triceps, chest and brachioradialis 
C)  Biceps and triceps 
D)  Triceps, shoulders and chest

Question 15

An upper back stretch can stretch the muscles and other soft tissue in the upper back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Dynamic stretches are more challenging than static stretches, because:

Accepted Answer

A)  dynamic stretches require strength. 
B)  dynamic stretches have a decreased risk for muscle soreness. 
C)  dynamic stretches require balance and coordination. 
D)  dynamic stretches do not increase flexibility. 
A)  dynamic stretches require strength. 
B)  dynamic stretches have a decreased risk for muscle soreness. 
C)  dynamic stretches require balance and coordination. 
D)  dynamic stretches do not increase flexibility.

Question 17

What are the various types of stretching techniques?

Accepted Answer

Static Stretching
Ballistic St

Question 18

When a muscle reaches its limit of flexibility, connective tissue becomes more brittle and may rupture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most commonly used test to test for back flexibility is:

Accepted Answer

A)  The stand and reach test 
B)  The sit and reach test 
C)  The run and reach test 
D)  The wall stretch test 
A)  The stand and reach test 
B)  The sit and reach test 
C)  The run and reach test 
D)  The wall stretch test

Question 20

A nerve that sends information about the muscular and skeletal system to the nervous system is called a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A nerve that sends information about the...

A complete flexibility workout should take how long?

All of the following have an impact on joint flexibility EXCEPT:

The safest and most convenient stretching technique for general fitness is:

If one's flexibility is pushed to the limit, it is possible to rupture connective tissue.

Which type of stretching usually requires a partner?

Only one of the following statements about flexibility is TRUE. Which one is it?

From top to bottom, the five regions of the spine are:

Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique?

Which of the following is NOT a core muscle?

Poor spinal stability puts pressure on the nerves leading out of the spinal column.

Emphasize exercise to improve strength rather than endurance to protect the back from injury.

______________ refers to the ability to hold an extended position at one end or point in a joint's range of motion

Participating in a flexibility program is an activity that can enhance _____ wellness.

Which of the muscles are stretched by the towel stretch exercise?

An upper back stretch can stretch the muscles and other soft tissue in the upper back.

Dynamic stretches are more challenging than static stretches, because:

What are the various types of stretching techniques?

When a muscle reaches its limit of flexibility, connective tissue becomes more brittle and may rupture.

The most commonly used test to test for back flexibility is:

A nerve that sends information about the muscular and skeletal system to the nervous system is called a(n) __________.

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Exam 5: Flexibility and Low-Back Health

A complete flexibility workout should take how long?

All of the following have an impact on joint flexibility EXCEPT:

The safest and most convenient stretching technique for general fitness is:

If one's flexibility is pushed to the limit, it is possible to rupture connective tissue.

Which type of stretching usually requires a partner?

Only one of the following statements about flexibility is TRUE. Which one is it?

From top to bottom, the five regions of the spine are:

Which of the following statements is FALSE with regards to the proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation technique?

Which of the following is NOT a core muscle?

Poor spinal stability puts pressure on the nerves leading out of the spinal column.

Emphasize exercise to improve strength rather than endurance to protect the back from injury.

______________ refers to the ability to hold an extended position at one end or point in a joint's range of motion

Participating in a flexibility program is an activity that can enhance _____ wellness.

Which of the muscles are stretched by the towel stretch exercise?

An upper back stretch can stretch the muscles and other soft tissue in the upper back.

Dynamic stretches are more challenging than static stretches, because:

What are the various types of stretching techniques?

When a muscle reaches its limit of flexibility, connective tissue becomes more brittle and may rupture.

The most commonly used test to test for back flexibility is:

A nerve that sends information about the muscular and skeletal system to the nervous system is called a(n) __________.

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

Filters