Question 1

Which is a disadvantage of active stretching?

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A)  takes a long time to perform each stretch
B)  has a very high risk of injury
C)  may not produce a sufficient stretch
D)  requires a partnerE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

List and explain at least four strategies for preventing low-back pain.Then briefly describe the recommended strategies for managing acute and chronic low-back pain.

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Question 3

Which type of stretching usually requires a partner?

Accepted Answer

A)  ballistic
B)  active
C)  PNF
D)  staticE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

What are the two principal types of connective tissue in a muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  collagen and myofibrils
B)  myofibrils and elastin
C)  myofibrils and disks
D)  elastin and collagenE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which stretching technique is most commonly associated with injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  static stretching
B)  ballistic stretching
C)  proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
D)  active stretchingE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

Flexibility is not an adaptable fitness component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Apply the FITT principle to flexibility training.Describe a complete stretching program for general fitness according to the FITT guidelines.

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The FITT principle stands for Frequency,...

Question 8

What determines flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  heredity
B)  mitochondria
C)  ligament length
D)  muscle strengthE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Which stretching technique do experts recommend for general fitness?

Accepted Answer

A)  static stretching
B)  ballistic stretching
C)  proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
D)  passive stretchingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which structures absorb and disperse stress on the spine?

Accepted Answer

A)  nerve roots
B)  vertebral arches
C)  intervertebral disks
D)  spinal curvesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

It is beneficial to increase muscle temperature before stretching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Girls gain how much of their adult bone mass by age 18?

Accepted Answer

A)  10%
B)  15%
C)  85%
D)  25%E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

What are the yellow fibers that make connective tissue flexible?

Accepted Answer

A)  collagen
B)  elastin
C)  titin
D)  stretch receptorsE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

Bed rest for 5 to 10 days is recommended in cases of acute back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which benefit comes with flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased muscle endurance
B)  prevention of overuse injuries
C)  improved energy production
D)  prevention of muscle strainsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Intervertebral disks maintain the spaces between vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When should a person perform stretching exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)  after a warm-up or workout
B)  immediately before all high-performance activities
C)  to the point of pain
D)  while holding one's breathE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

What is the focus of dynamic stretching?

Accepted Answer

A)  maximally relaxing the muscle spindles
B)  functionally based movements
C)  PNF movements
D)  proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Upon which does static flexibility depend?

Accepted Answer

A)  length of the muscles
B)  looseness of the ligaments
C)  muscular strength
D)  structure of a jointE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Increased flexibility can improve performance in some sports by allowing a person to exert force through a greater range of motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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