Deck 10: Flexibility

Question 1

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

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.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Which of the following is true regarding stretching?

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.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which is true regarding 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.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Bands of tissue that connect bones are

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

Question 5

What is flexibility?

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 6

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

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

Question 7

Which of the following is true about stretching?

A)it prevents muscle soreness
B)it is ineffective in preventing muscle soreness
C)it sensitizes myofascial trigger points
D)it helps release toxins

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of muscle spasms?

A)overexertion
B)dehydration
C)heat stress
D)inactivity

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

The recommended intensity for a safe and effective stretch is

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.

Question 11

The muscle being stretched is known as the

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

Question 12

People with hypermobility

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 13

Which of the following statements is true regarding PNF?

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 14

The reflex relaxation of an opposing muscle group is called

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

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

Slow,sustained stretching exercises held for several seconds are called

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

Which is the best recommendation regarding strength training and stretching?

A)stretch first and then strength train
B)strength train antagonist muscles more frequently than the agonist muscles
C)carry all strength-training movements through the full range of motion
D)only stretch the muscles you strength train

Question 19

Which of the following best describes ligaments?

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 20

No ideal standard for flexibility exists because

A)people have different limb lengths.
B)heredity plays the major role.
C)little scientific evidence exists about the relationship of flexibility to fitness.
D)there are no norms for various ages and sexes.

Question 21

Which of the following is characteristic of good posture?

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

Question 22

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

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

Question 23

What purposes does stretching at the end of a workout serve?

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

Question 24

What is true about functional fitness?

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 25

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

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 26

Which is true about stretching?

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 clinical treatment of neck pain.
D)Too much flexibility can increase risk for injuries.

Question 27

Which is true about flexibility?

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 28

Which of the following is true regarding flexibility?

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 29

Which of the following is true?

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 30

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

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

Question 31

Static stretching refers to which of the following?

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 32

Which type of muscles have a predictable tendency towards tightness?

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

Question 33

Flexibility is influenced by which of the following?

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