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Flexibility is not important when performing daily tasks.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements about stretching is NOT true?

A
Stretching increases flexibility.
B
Stretching improves range of motion of joints.
C
Stretching improves circulation.
D
Stretching helps increase stress.
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Flexibility is the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion.

A
T
B
F
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Joints all move in the same way.

A
T
B
F
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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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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 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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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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Based upon body type, which of the following athletes would you expect to have the least flexibility?

A
a gymnast
B
a ballerina
C
a bodybuilder
D
a cyclist
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Muscle mass can affect a person's flexibility.

A
T
B
F

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