Question 1

Slow,sustained stretching exercises held for several seconds are called

Accepted Answer

A) static stretches. 
B) stretch reflexes. 
C) dynamic stretches. 
D) ballistic stretches. 
A) static stretches. 
B) stretch reflexes. 
C) dynamic stretches. 
D) ballistic stretches. A

Question 2

Which of the following contain a greater proportion of elastin,contributing to their relatively high degree of flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) muscles 
B) ligaments 
C) tendons 
D) joints 
A) muscles 
B) ligaments 
C) tendons 
D) joints A

Question 3

Sue would like to improve the flexibility of her calf muscles.Which of the following static training thresholds would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A) hold stretch for 6 seconds,perform a single repetition,7 days per week 
B) hold stretch 10 seconds,perform 4 repetitions,once per week 
C) hold stretch 15 seconds,perform a single repetition,once per week 
D) hold stretch 15 seconds,perform 4 repetitions,3 days per week 
A) hold stretch for 6 seconds,perform a single repetition,7 days per week 
B) hold stretch 10 seconds,perform 4 repetitions,once per week 
C) hold stretch 15 seconds,perform a single repetition,once per week 
D) hold stretch 15 seconds,perform 4 repetitions,3 days per week D

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true regarding PNF?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a complicated surgical procedure used to increase joint range of motion. 
B) It requires the active assistance of the antagonist muscle. 
C) A partner is not necessary for initial benefits. 
D) The CRAC technique has been shown to be ineffective. 
A) It is a complicated surgical procedure used to increase joint range of motion. 
B) It requires the active assistance of the antagonist muscle. 
C) A partner is not necessary for initial benefits. 
D) The CRAC technique has been shown to be ineffective.

Question 5

What factors influence the amount of motion specific to a given joint?

Accepted Answer

A) tautness of the ligaments and bone density 
B) tautness of the ligaments and shape of the joint surfaces 
C) bone density and joint size 
D) bone density and shape of the joint surfaces 
A) tautness of the ligaments and bone density 
B) tautness of the ligaments and shape of the joint surfaces 
C) bone density and joint size 
D) bone density and shape of the joint surfaces

Question 6

The type of stretching exercise believed to be most effective at improving flexibility is

Accepted Answer

A) dynamic. 
B) static passive. 
C) statiC. 
D) PNF. 
A) dynamic. 
B) static passive. 
C) statiC. 
D) PNF.

Question 7

The property of muscles that causes them to return to their normal shape is known as

Accepted Answer

A) stiffness. 
B) elasticity. 
C) viscosity. 
D) flexibility. 
A) stiffness. 
B) elasticity. 
C) viscosity. 
D) flexibility.

Question 8

People with hypermobility

Accepted Answer

A) may be more prone to joint dislocation. 
B) may have difficulty stretching. 
C) use less energy in walking and jogging. 
D) have advantages in most sports. 
A) may be more prone to joint dislocation. 
B) may have difficulty stretching. 
C) use less energy in walking and jogging. 
D) have advantages in most sports.

Question 9

What purpose(s)does stretching at the end of a workout serve?

Accepted Answer

A) increasing strength and cooling-down 
B) building flexibility and reducing soreness 
C) building flexibility and cooling-down 
D) both A and B 
A) increasing strength and cooling-down 
B) building flexibility and reducing soreness 
C) building flexibility and cooling-down 
D) both A and B

Question 10

What is true about functional fitness?

Accepted Answer

A) It has been shown to reduce risks of injury. 
B) It is a joint-specific indicator of flexibility. 
C) It is strongly linked to genetics and can't be easily changed. 
D) It is strongly linked to overall aerobic conditioning. 
A) It has been shown to reduce risks of injury. 
B) It is a joint-specific indicator of flexibility. 
C) It is strongly linked to genetics and can't be easily changed. 
D) It is strongly linked to overall aerobic conditioning.

Question 11

Which of the following refers to the tightness or resistance that occurs when a muscle is first stretched?

Accepted Answer

A) flexibility 
B) stretch reflex 
C) stretch tolerance 
D) flexion 
A) flexibility 
B) stretch reflex 
C) stretch tolerance 
D) flexion

Question 12

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)uses which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) isometric phase 
B) relaxation phase 
C) static stretch phase 
D) all the above 
A) isometric phase 
B) relaxation phase 
C) static stretch phase 
D) all the above

Question 13

Flexibility is influenced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) age 
B) race 
C) height 
D) ethnicity 
A) age 
B) race 
C) height 
D) ethnicity

Question 14

Which is true about stretching?

Accepted Answer

A) Some stretching should always be done before exercise. 
B) Stretching before exercise reduces the risks for musculotendinous injuries. 
C) Stretching is not effective for treatment of musculoskeletal pain. 
D) Too much flexibility can increase risk for injuries. 
A) Some stretching should always be done before exercise. 
B) Stretching before exercise reduces the risks for musculotendinous injuries. 
C) Stretching is not effective for treatment of musculoskeletal pain. 
D) Too much flexibility can increase risk for injuries.

Question 15

What term incorporates flexibility,core strength,balance,and agility?

Accepted Answer

A) motor skills 
B) dynamic fitness 
C) functional fitness 
D) cross training 
A) motor skills 
B) dynamic fitness 
C) functional fitness 
D) cross training

Question 16

Which of the following best describes ligaments?

Accepted Answer

A) bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones 
B) bands of tissue not conducive to overstretching 
C) types of joints that have a big range of motion 
D) an integral part of the MTU 
A) bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones 
B) bands of tissue not conducive to overstretching 
C) types of joints that have a big range of motion 
D) an integral part of the MTU

Question 17

Bands of tissue that connect bones are

Accepted Answer

A) ligaments. 
B) tendons. 
C) muscles. 
D) fibroids. 
A) ligaments. 
B) tendons. 
C) muscles. 
D) fibroids.

Question 18

Static stretching refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) performed slowly and held for a period of seconds 
B) stretched to the point of tension 
C) active muscle must be bounced 
D) both A and B 
A) performed slowly and held for a period of seconds 
B) stretched to the point of tension 
C) active muscle must be bounced 
D) both A and B

Question 19

Which of the following is true regarding stretching?

Accepted Answer

A) The elderly cannot benefit from stretching. 
B) Stretching is not necessary for good flexibility if regular aerobic exercise is performed. 
C) Stretching can contribute to treatment of musculoskeletal pain. 
D) Ballistic stretching is likely dangerous and should be avoided by athletes. 
A) The elderly cannot benefit from stretching. 
B) Stretching is not necessary for good flexibility if regular aerobic exercise is performed. 
C) Stretching can contribute to treatment of musculoskeletal pain. 
D) Ballistic stretching is likely dangerous and should be avoided by athletes.

Question 20

The recommended intensity for a safe and effective stretch is

Accepted Answer

A) up to the point of pain. 
B) twice the normal length of the muscle. 
C) 10% beyond the normal length of the muscle. 
D) 50% beyond the normal length of the muscle. 
A) up to the point of pain. 
B) twice the normal length of the muscle. 
C) 10% beyond the normal length of the muscle. 
D) 50% beyond the normal length of the muscle.

Exam 11: Flexibility

Slow,sustained stretching exercises held for several seconds are called

Which of the following contain a greater proportion of elastin,contributing to their relatively high degree of flexibility?

Sue would like to improve the flexibility of her calf muscles.Which of the following static training thresholds would you recommend?

Which of the following statements is true regarding PNF?

What factors influence the amount of motion specific to a given joint?

The type of stretching exercise believed to be most effective at improving flexibility is

The property of muscles that causes them to return to their normal shape is known as

People with hypermobility

What purpose(s)does stretching at the end of a workout serve?

What is true about functional fitness?

Which of the following refers to the tightness or resistance that occurs when a muscle is first stretched?

PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation)uses which of the following?

Flexibility is influenced by which of the following?

Which is true about stretching?

What term incorporates flexibility,core strength,balance,and agility?

Which of the following best describes ligaments?

Bands of tissue that connect bones are

Static stretching refers to which of the following?

Which of the following is true regarding stretching?

The recommended intensity for a safe and effective stretch is

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