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Physical Activity and Flexibility Answers

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Which stretching exercise is usually NOT recommended for most people other than professional athletes?

A
static stretching
B
dynamic stretching
C
isometric stretching
D
ballistic stretching
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Which of the following BEST distinguishes static from passive stretching?

A
the time positions are held
B
the risk of injury
C
the need for a partner
D
the health benefits
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Which of the following BEST defines dynamic stretching?

A
Dynamic stretching features slow, deliberate, controlled motions useful for activity preparation and reducing muscle tightness.
B
Dynamic stretching features bouncing and swift motion useful for increasing range of motion.
C
Dynamic stretching features stationary stretching useful for increasing muscle power and elongating muscles.
D
Dynamic stretching features stationary stretching with a partner useful for increasing muscle potential.
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What distinguishes the exercise principle of progression from that of overload?

A
Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not.
B
Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.
C
Progression concerns the overall fitness goals, while overload deals with the schedule of exercise activities.
D
Progression and overload are actually the same fitness principle.
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Which stretching exercise is usually NOT recommended for most people other than professional athletes?

A
static stretching
B
dynamic stretching
C
isometric stretching
D
ballistic stretching
6

Why is it important to assess flexibility both before AND during a workout regimen?

A
to assess flexibility progress
B
to keep muscles warm
C
to establish flexibility baselines
D
none of the above
7

According to the principle of overload you should __________.

A
gradually increase the difficulty of a workout
B
gradually decrease the difficulty of a workout
C
engage in challenging exercise during workouts
D
vary the exercises in a workout over time
8

A lack of flexibility is a risk factor for athletic injuries.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following activities BEST describes proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation?

A
The stretch involves using an external object to increase muscle strength.
B
The stretch involves using a partner to apply force against your contraction.
C
The stretch involves bouncing to extend beyond the normal range of motion.
D
The stretch involves performing slow, deliberate motions to reduce muscle tightness.
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Once a body is in top physical condition, the 24-hour recovery period after low-intensity exercise can be safely skipped.

A
T
B
F
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What distinguishes the exercise principle of progression from that of overload?

A
Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not.
B
Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.
C
Progression concerns the overall fitness goals, while overload deals with the schedule of exercise activities.
D
Progression and overload are actually the same fitness principle.
12

Ballistic stretching is dangerous and should NOT be performed.

A
T
B
F
13

A lack of flexibility is a risk factor for athletic injuries.

A
T
B
F
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Answer:

Roosevelt portrays Nazi Germany and its Axis allies as tyrants who rule through brute force and threaten the freedom of other nations. He warns that they could take over the world if they are not stopped.

15

Reread this excerpt from Roosevelt’s speech.In this excerpt, Roosevelt is speaking out against the evils of democracydictatorshipsalliances.

A
democracy
B
dictatorships
C
alliances
16

Choose the word to fill in the blank, which best completes the sentence.There was much _____________ used in the ancient writings, to produce a visual narrative of what had happened.

A
commemoration
B
symbolism
C
monument
D
abstractism
17

President Roosevelt asks Americans to do many things to help their allies in Europe defend themselves from Germany. Check those ideas you found in the passage you read..

A
Switch to manufacturing military goods
B
Remain neutral for the next year and then decide if the US should go to war
C
Work hard and fast
D
Support the cause of democracy
E
Send supplies to Great Britain only
18

An arsenal is a warehouse for weapons.In a paragraph, describe what you think Roosevelt meant when he described the United States as the “arsenal of democracy.”

Answer:

Roosevelt meant that the United States should use its factories to produce weapons and supplies for countries defending democracy in Europe against Hitler. The country could serve as a warehouse—or protector—of democracy by helping others resist aggression, even if that meant making weapons of war.

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What US action in 1941 angered the Japanese and resulted in the bombing of Pearl Harbor?

A
The US signed the Destroyers for Bases agreement.
B
The US aided Indochina against Japan.
C
The US froze Japan’s assets and exports.
D
The US aided China in war against Japan.
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Based on what you have read, what are the three most important facts in this passage?Power comes from the people.Citizens have the right to free speech.Citizens of the United States have guaranteed rights.Citizens have certain responsibilities and dutiesThe government’s power is not limited.

A
Power comes from the people.
B
Citizens have the right to free speech.
C
Citizens of the United States have guaranteed rights.
D
Citizens have certain responsibilities and duties
E
The government’s power is not limited.

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