Factors Influencing Flexibility Answers

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How can poor posture result in back pain?

A
Bad posture can result in tight muscles.
B
Bad posture hyperextends the spinal column.
C
Bad posture increases back flexibility.
D
Bad posture reduces stress on joints and tendons.
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Which is the BEST statement about joint flexibility?

A
It is constant for any joint type.
B
It is constant within a family.
C
It is consistent between an individual's joints.
D
It varies from joint to joint.
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Flexibility training can enhance enjoyment of activities by making it easier to __________.

A
understand activities
B
maintain good posture
C
tire the muscles
D
perform activities
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Which of the following would you expect a woman to be able to do if she was known to have excellent static flexibility?

A
hold a difficult ballet pose
B
throw a ball quickly
C
perform swift, complicated motions
D
perform a perfect golf swing
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Which of the following BEST represents the causes of stiff muscles?

A
Stiff muscles only result from overwork.
B
Stiff muscles only result from prolonged periods of inactivity.
C
Stiff muscles result from both over- and underworking them.
D
Stiff muscles are mostly the result of painful injuries.
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Poor flexibility can result in __________.

A
poor mobility
B
injuries
C
pain
D
all of the above
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Which of the following is NOT an example of good static flexibility?

A
doing and holding a split
B
running a mile in six minutes
C
holding a ballet position for six minutes
D
crossing your ankles behind your head
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What is the impact of age on flexibility?

A
Younger people tend to develop flexibility more slowly.
B
Younger people tend to be more flexible.
C
Older people tend to be more flexible.
D
Older people cannot maintain their flexibility.

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