Question 1

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

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A)  stiffness.
B)  elasticity.
C)  viscosity.
D)  flexibility.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following is true about stretching?

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A)  it prevents muscle soreness
B)  it is ineffective in preventing muscle soreness
C)  it sensitizes myofascial trigger points
D)  it helps release toxinsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 3

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

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A)  antagonist.
B)  agonist.
C)  contracture.
D)  activist.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

No ideal standard for flexibility exists because

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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.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Static stretching refers to which of the following?

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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 BE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Which is true regarding flexibility?

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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.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

The muscle being stretched is known as the

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

Question 8

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

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A)  overexertion
B)  dehydration
C)  heat stress
D)  inactivityE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Which is true about stretching?

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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.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is characteristic of good posture?

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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 controlE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 11

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

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A)  dynamic.
B)  static passive.
C)  static.
D)  PNF.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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

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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 weekE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 13

Which of the following best describes ligaments?

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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 MTUE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is true?

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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.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 15

Slow,sustained stretching exercises held for several seconds are called

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A)  static stretches.
B)  stretch reflexes.
C)  dynamic stretches.
D)  ballistic stretches.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) A

Question 16

The reflex relaxation of an opposing muscle group is called

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

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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A)  isometric phase
B)  relaxation phase
C)  static stretch phase
D)  all the aboveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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

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A)  motor skills
B)  dynamic fitness
C)  functional fitness
D)  cross trainingE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

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

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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.E) All of the above
F) A) and C) C

Exam 10: Flexibility

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

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Which of the following is true about stretching?

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

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No ideal standard for flexibility exists because

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Static stretching refers to which of the following?

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Which is true regarding flexibility?

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The muscle being stretched is known as the

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

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Which is true about stretching?

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Which of the following is characteristic of good posture?

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

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

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Which of the following best describes ligaments?

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Which of the following is true?

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Slow,sustained stretching exercises held for several seconds are called

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The reflex relaxation of an opposing muscle group is called

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

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

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

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