Question 1

Which of the following refers to the tightness or resistance that occurs when a muscle is first stretched?

Accepted Answer

A)  flexibility
B)  stretch reflex
C)  stretch tolerance
D)  flexionE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 2

People with hypermobility

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

Question 3

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 C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following contain a greater proportion of elastin,contributing to their relatively high degree of flexibility?

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A)  muscles
B)  ligaments
C)  tendons
D)  jointsE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) A

Question 5

Which of the following is true regarding stretching?

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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.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The recommended intensity for a safe and effective stretch is

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

Question 8

Bands of tissue that connect bones are

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A)  ligaments.
B)  tendons.
C)  muscles.
D)  fibroids.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 9

What purpose(s) 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) A) and D)

Question 10

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) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which is true about stretching?

Accepted Answer

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 treatment of musculoskeletal pain.
D)  Too much flexibility can increase risk for injuries.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  motor skills
B)  dynamic fitness
C)  functional fitness
D)  cross trainingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Static stretching refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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 C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

What is true about functional fitness?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Flexibility is influenced by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  age
B)  race
C)  height
D)  ethnicityE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 surfacesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true regarding PNF?

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Slow,sustained stretching exercises held for several seconds are called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  isometric phase
B)  relaxation phase
C)  static stretch phase
D)  all the aboveE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 11: Flexibility

Which of the following refers to the tightness or resistance that occurs when a muscle is first stretched?

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People with hypermobility

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Which of the following best describes ligaments?

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Which of the following contain a greater proportion of elastin,contributing to their relatively high degree of flexibility?

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Which of the following is true regarding stretching?

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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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The recommended intensity for a safe and effective stretch is

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Bands of tissue that connect bones are

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What purpose(s) does stretching at the end of a workout serve?

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

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Which is true about stretching?

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

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Static stretching refers to which of the following?

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What is true about functional fitness?

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Flexibility is influenced by which of the following?

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

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Which of the following statements is true regarding PNF?

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Slow,sustained stretching exercises held for several seconds are called

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

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

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