Question 1

Which activity would dynamic flexibility affect?

Accepted Answer

A)  swinging a golf club 
B)  performing a split 
C)  pitching a softball 
D)  swimming the crawl stroke 
A)  swinging a golf club 
B)  performing a split 
C)  pitching a softball 
D)  swimming the crawl stroke B

Question 2

What type of stretching features contracting a muscle prior to stretching?

Accepted Answer

A)  active stretching 
B)  passive stretching 
C)  ballistic stretching 
D)  proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation 
A)  active stretching 
B)  passive stretching 
C)  ballistic stretching 
D)  proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation D

Question 3

Smoking is a risk factor for low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Which activity is one of the common stretching techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  inactive stretching 
B)  static stretching 
C)  isotonic stretching 
D)  proprietary neuromuscular facilitation 
A)  inactive stretching 
B)  static stretching 
C)  isotonic stretching 
D)  proprietary neuromuscular facilitation

Question 5

Stretching and warming up are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Intervertebral disks maintain the spaces between vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is included in the core muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and pelvis 
B)  abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs 
C)  abdomen, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs 
D)  abdomen, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs 
A)  abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and pelvis 
B)  abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs 
C)  abdomen, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs 
D)  abdomen, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs

Question 8

How many repetitions of a stretch are needed in each session to improve flexibility over time?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 to 4 
C)  5 to 6 
D)  at least 10 
A)  1 
B)  2 to 4 
C)  5 to 6 
D)  at least 10

Question 9

It is beneficial to increase muscle temperature before stretching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which approach for the prevention and management of low-back pain is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercises should be done early in the morning. 
B)  Exercises should be performed at least 3 days per week. 
C)  The exercise program should emphasize muscular strength. 
D)  The exercise program will yield results in weeks. 
A)  Exercises should be done early in the morning. 
B)  Exercises should be performed at least 3 days per week. 
C)  The exercise program should emphasize muscular strength. 
D)  The exercise program will yield results in weeks.

Question 11

The amount of stretch a muscle will tolerate is unlimited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The most common cause of low-back pain is sudden traumatic injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Sleeping on one's stomach can reduce low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Flexibility is not an adaptable fitness component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Poor flexibility may increase risk of injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which stretching program conforms to ACSM recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 days per week, 10 seconds per stretch, 2 repetitions of each stretch 
B)  2 days per week, 60 seconds per stretch, 3 repetitions of each stretch 
C)  3 days per week, 20 seconds per stretch, 4 repetitions of each stretch 
D)  5 days per week, 30 seconds per stretch, 1 repetition of each stretch 
A)  2 days per week, 10 seconds per stretch, 2 repetitions of each stretch 
B)  2 days per week, 60 seconds per stretch, 3 repetitions of each stretch 
C)  3 days per week, 20 seconds per stretch, 4 repetitions of each stretch 
D)  5 days per week, 30 seconds per stretch, 1 repetition of each stretch

Question 17

Which is an outcome of good flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  decreased performance in sports 
B)  increased number of injuries 
C)  improved body composition 
D)  lower risk of sport injury 
A)  decreased performance in sports 
B)  increased number of injuries 
C)  improved body composition 
D)  lower risk of sport injury

Question 18

Several recent studies show an inverse relationship between physical activity and the risk for bone fractures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is likely to cause back pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  injury to the hip 
B)  weak muscles 
C)  increased flexibility 
D)  rigid posture 
A)  injury to the hip 
B)  weak muscles 
C)  increased flexibility 
D)  rigid posture

Question 20

What is the most common site of back pain?

Accepted Answer

A)  the cervical area 
B)  the lumbar area 
C)  the thoracic area 
D)  the coccyx area 
A)  the cervical area 
B)  the lumbar area 
C)  the thoracic area 
D)  the coccyx area

Which activity would dynamic flexibility affect?

What type of stretching features contracting a muscle prior to stretching?

Smoking is a risk factor for low-back pain.

Which activity is one of the common stretching techniques?

Stretching and warming up are synonymous.

Intervertebral disks maintain the spaces between vertebrae.

What is included in the core muscles?

How many repetitions of a stretch are needed in each session to improve flexibility over time?

It is beneficial to increase muscle temperature before stretching.

Which approach for the prevention and management of low-back pain is correct?

The amount of stretch a muscle will tolerate is unlimited.

The most common cause of low-back pain is sudden traumatic injury.

Sleeping on one's stomach can reduce low-back pain.

Flexibility is not an adaptable fitness component.

Poor flexibility may increase risk of injuries.

Which stretching program conforms to ACSM recommendations?

Which is an outcome of good flexibility?

Several recent studies show an inverse relationship between physical activity and the risk for bone fractures.

What is likely to cause back pain?

What is the most common site of back pain?

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Exam 5: Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Which activity would dynamic flexibility affect?

What type of stretching features contracting a muscle prior to stretching?

Smoking is a risk factor for low-back pain.

Which activity is one of the common stretching techniques?

Stretching and warming up are synonymous.

Intervertebral disks maintain the spaces between vertebrae.

What is included in the core muscles?

How many repetitions of a stretch are needed in each session to improve flexibility over time?

It is beneficial to increase muscle temperature before stretching.

Which approach for the prevention and management of low-back pain is correct?

The amount of stretch a muscle will tolerate is unlimited.

The most common cause of low-back pain is sudden traumatic injury.

Sleeping on one's stomach can reduce low-back pain.

Flexibility is not an adaptable fitness component.

Poor flexibility may increase risk of injuries.

Which stretching program conforms to ACSM recommendations?

Which is an outcome of good flexibility?

Several recent studies show an inverse relationship between physical activity and the risk for bone fractures.

What is likely to cause back pain?

What is the most common site of back pain?

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Abuse

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Environmental Health

Filters