Question 1

There is the least potential for overstretching,soreness,and injury with the ballistic stretching technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most people are more flexible in the morning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Your friend has heard that maintaining good posture and body mechanics are related in walking,sitting,standing,lifting objects,and even sleeping.With this in mind,provide your friend with several suggestions that might aide his posture through improvements of body mechanics in these areas.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Your friend has heard that maintaining good...

Question 4

Stretching every day can be harmful and may actually hurt the development of flexibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most fitness experts agree that you should perform stretching exercises a minimum of ________ times per week.

Accepted Answer

A) 1-2 
B) 2-3 
C) 3-5 
D) 5-7

Question 6

The human spine is made up of seven sections.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is true of hypermobility?

Accepted Answer

A) It is also referred to as double-jointedness. 
B) It means that joints have been overworked. 
C) It is more common in males than females. 
D) It refers to having low mobility.

Question 8

Inflammation of the joint,usually involving damage to its cartilage-covered surfaces,is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inflammation of the joint,usually involving damage to...

Question 9

Identify several important factors in preventing low back pain.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify several important factors in preventing low...

Question 10

Joints such as those found in the hips and shoulders that move more freely than other joints in the body are called ________ joints.

Accepted Answer

A) bioval 
B) synovial 
C) bicuspid 
D) synergistic

Question 11

The position of body parts in relation to each other is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The position of body parts in relation...

Question 12

Explain the exercise prescription recommendations for a basic flexibility program.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the exercise prescription recommendations for a...

Question 13

Flexibility is often a neglected component of fitness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In active stretching,you allow an outside force to assist in the stretching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

One technique in which the force for a stretch comes from an object,partner,or other body part is known as ________ stretching.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One technique in which the force for...

Question 16

What type of stretching involves using a slow,steady stretch with a hold at the end of the range of motion?

Accepted Answer

A) static stretching 
B) ballistic stretching 
C) dynamic stretching 
D) PNF stretching

Question 17

The ________ disk is a fibrous,gel-filled disk found between vertebrae that acts as a shock absorber and allows for spinal movement.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ disk is a fibrous,gel-filled disk...

Question 18

Being overweight is a risk factor for back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Sciatica refers to a condition in which an intervertebral disk degenerates and no longer provides a cushion between the vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Flexibility is highly variable-it differs from person to person and joint to joint.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Flexibility and Low-Back Fitness

There is the least potential for overstretching,soreness,and injury with the ballistic stretching technique.

Most people are more flexible in the morning.

Your friend has heard that maintaining good posture and body mechanics are related in walking,sitting,standing,lifting objects,and even sleeping.With this in mind,provide your friend with several suggestions that might aide his posture through improvements of body mechanics in these areas.

Stretching every day can be harmful and may actually hurt the development of flexibility.

Most fitness experts agree that you should perform stretching exercises a minimum of ________ times per week.

The human spine is made up of seven sections.

Which of the following is true of hypermobility?

Inflammation of the joint,usually involving damage to its cartilage-covered surfaces,is referred to as ________.

Identify several important factors in preventing low back pain.

Joints such as those found in the hips and shoulders that move more freely than other joints in the body are called ________ joints.

The position of body parts in relation to each other is called ________.

Explain the exercise prescription recommendations for a basic flexibility program.

Flexibility is often a neglected component of fitness.

In active stretching,you allow an outside force to assist in the stretching.

One technique in which the force for a stretch comes from an object,partner,or other body part is known as ________ stretching.

What type of stretching involves using a slow,steady stretch with a hold at the end of the range of motion?

The ________ disk is a fibrous,gel-filled disk found between vertebrae that acts as a shock absorber and allows for spinal movement.

Being overweight is a risk factor for back pain.

Sciatica refers to a condition in which an intervertebral disk degenerates and no longer provides a cushion between the vertebrae.

Flexibility is highly variable-it differs from person to person and joint to joint.