Question 1

The muscle group on the opposite side of the limb being stretched is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) antagonist. 
B) agonist. 
C) contracture. 
D) activist. 
A) antagonist. 
B) agonist. 
C) contracture. 
D) activist.

Question 2

The reflex relaxation of an opposing muscle group is called

Accepted Answer

A) active stretching. 
B) reciprocal inhibition. 
C) ballistic stretching. 
D) stimulation. 
A) active stretching. 
B) reciprocal inhibition. 
C) ballistic stretching. 
D) stimulation.

Question 3

What is a documented benefit of stretching other than increasing flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) It can increase strength. 
B) It can reduce the risk of heart disease. 
C) It can relieve muscle spasms or cramping. 
D) It can increase cardiovascular endurance. 
A) It can increase strength. 
B) It can reduce the risk of heart disease. 
C) It can relieve muscle spasms or cramping. 
D) It can increase cardiovascular endurance.

Question 4

Which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Ballistic stretching is considered to be safer than static stretching. 
B) Ballistic stretching is more effective than PNF stretching. 
C) Ballistic stretching is a specific type of dynamic stretching. 
D) Ballistic stretching causes hypermobility. 
A) Ballistic stretching is considered to be safer than static stretching. 
B) Ballistic stretching is more effective than PNF stretching. 
C) Ballistic stretching is a specific type of dynamic stretching. 
D) Ballistic stretching causes hypermobility.

Question 5

Which is true regarding flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) Flexibility can be assessed to determine a person's health status. 
B) Maximum flexibility peaks during adolescence. 
C) Physical inactivity can contribute to poor flexibility. 
D) A person with adequate flexibility in the legs is also likely to have good arm flexibility. 
A) Flexibility can be assessed to determine a person's health status. 
B) Maximum flexibility peaks during adolescence. 
C) Physical inactivity can contribute to poor flexibility. 
D) A person with adequate flexibility in the legs is also likely to have good arm flexibility.

Question 6

Which is true about flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a component of health-related fitness. 
B) It is important for treatment but not prevention. 
C) It is not important for people that walk daily or meet aerobic activity guidelines. 
D) Good flexibility can prevent most sports injuries. 
A) It is a component of health-related fitness. 
B) It is important for treatment but not prevention. 
C) It is not important for people that walk daily or meet aerobic activity guidelines. 
D) Good flexibility can prevent most sports injuries.

Question 7

The muscle being stretched is known as the

Accepted Answer

A) antagonist. 
B) agonist. 
C) trigger point. 
D) ballistic muscle. 
A) antagonist. 
B) agonist. 
C) trigger point. 
D) ballistic muscle.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT true regarding static and dynamic flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) Static flexibility is the maximum range a joint can achieve under stationary conditions. 
B) Dynamic flexibility is the maximum range a joint can achieve under active conditions. 
C) Good static flexibility is necessary for good dynamic flexibility. 
D) Good static flexibility ensures good dynamic flexibility. 
A) Static flexibility is the maximum range a joint can achieve under stationary conditions. 
B) Dynamic flexibility is the maximum range a joint can achieve under active conditions. 
C) Good static flexibility is necessary for good dynamic flexibility. 
D) Good static flexibility ensures good dynamic flexibility.

Question 9

No ideal standard for flexibility exists because

Accepted Answer

A) people have different limb lengths. 
B) heredity plays the major role. 
C) little scientific evidence exists about the relationship of flexibility to health. 
D) it changes too dynamically across age and between sexes. 
A) people have different limb lengths. 
B) heredity plays the major role. 
C) little scientific evidence exists about the relationship of flexibility to health. 
D) it changes too dynamically across age and between sexes.

Question 10

Use of a partner to aid in stretching is characteristic of

Accepted Answer

A) static stretching. 
B) ballistic stretching. 
C) dynamic stretching. 
D) passive assistance. 
A) static stretching. 
B) ballistic stretching. 
C) dynamic stretching. 
D) passive assistance.

Question 11

Which of the following is true regarding flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) If you are flexible in one joint,you are likely to be flexible in others. 
B) Flexibility is independent of genetics. 
C) People in some sports need higher levels of flexibility. 
D) Males are more flexible than females. 
A) If you are flexible in one joint,you are likely to be flexible in others. 
B) Flexibility is independent of genetics. 
C) People in some sports need higher levels of flexibility. 
D) Males are more flexible than females.

Question 12

What is flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A) the shape of bones and cartilage in the joint 
B) the length of muscle around a joint 
C) the range of motion at a joint or group of joints 
D) the number of muscles,tendons,ligaments,and fascia that cross the joint 
A) the shape of bones and cartilage in the joint 
B) the length of muscle around a joint 
C) the range of motion at a joint or group of joints 
D) the number of muscles,tendons,ligaments,and fascia that cross the joint

Question 13

Which type of muscles have a predictable tendency towards tightness?

Accepted Answer

A) primary movers 
B) static muscles 
C) postural muscles 
D) fast-twitch muscles 
A) primary movers 
B) static muscles 
C) postural muscles 
D) fast-twitch muscles

Question 14

Which of the following is characteristic of good posture?

Accepted Answer

A) permits efficient function and the least amount of strain 
B) provides rigid connectivity between joints 
C) allows optimal muscle laxity in all joints 
D) enables optimal body awareness and muscle control 
A) permits efficient function and the least amount of strain 
B) provides rigid connectivity between joints 
C) allows optimal muscle laxity in all joints 
D) enables optimal body awareness and muscle control

The muscle group on the opposite side of the limb being stretched is known as the

The reflex relaxation of an opposing muscle group is called

What is a documented benefit of stretching other than increasing flexibility?

Which of the following is true?

Which is true regarding flexibility?

Which is true about flexibility?

The muscle being stretched is known as the

Which of the following is NOT true regarding static and dynamic flexibility?

No ideal standard for flexibility exists because

Use of a partner to aid in stretching is characteristic of

Which of the following is true regarding flexibility?

What is flexibility?

Which type of muscles have a predictable tendency towards tightness?

Which of the following is characteristic of good posture?

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Exam 11: Flexibility

The muscle group on the opposite side of the limb being stretched is known as the

The reflex relaxation of an opposing muscle group is called

What is a documented benefit of stretching other than increasing flexibility?

Which of the following is true?

Which is true regarding flexibility?

Which is true about flexibility?

The muscle being stretched is known as the

Which of the following is NOT true regarding static and dynamic flexibility?

No ideal standard for flexibility exists because

Use of a partner to aid in stretching is characteristic of

Which of the following is true regarding flexibility?

What is flexibility?

Which type of muscles have a predictable tendency towards tightness?

Which of the following is characteristic of good posture?

Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: an Introduction

Determinants of Lifelong Health, Wellness, and Fitness

Self-Management and Self-Planning Skills for Health Behavior Change

Preparing for Physical Activity

The Health Benefits of Physical Activity

How Much Physical Activity Is Enough

Moving From Inactivity to Moderate-Intensity Active Lifestyles

Cardiorespiratory Endurance

Vigorous Aerobics, Sports, and Recreational Activities

Muscle Fitness and Resistance Exercise

Body Mechanics: Posture, Questionable Exercises, and Care of the Back and Neck

Performance Benefits of Physical Activity

Body Composition

Nutrition

Managing Diet and Activity for Healthy Body Fatness

Stress and Health

Stress Management, Relaxation, and Time Management

The Use and Abuse of Tobacco

The Use and Abuse of Alcohol

The Use and Abuse of Other Drugs

Preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections

Cancer,Diabetes,and Other Health Threats

Evaluating Fitness and Wellness Products: Becoming an Informed Consumer

Toward Optimal Health and Wellness: Planning for Healthy Lifestyle Change

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