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Physical Activity and Flexibility Answers

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Variety is important for an exercise program because it __________.

A
improves muscle flexibility
B
reduces exercise effectiveness
C
alleviates boredom
D
improves the specificity of exercise
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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.
3

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
4

Based on the stated expectations of the sit-and-reach test, which of the following is TRUE?

A
Men are generally more flexible than women.
B
Women are generally more flexible than men.
C
Men and women are about equally flexible.
D
No broad conclusions can be drawn about flexibility.
5

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.
6

Trunk rotation is the most common static flexibility assessment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
7

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
8

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
9

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
10

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
11

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.
12

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
13

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
14

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.
15

Why are dynamic flexibility tests NOT used as often as static flexibility tests?

A
Dynamic flexibility tests involve more subjective measurements.
B
Static flexibility tests are less expensive to perform.
C
Dynamic flexibility tests do not provide useful data.
D
Static flexibility tests are more difficult to standardize.
16

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
17

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
18

Ballistic stretching is dangerous and should NOT be performed.

A
T
B
F
19

Trunk rotation is the most common static flexibility assessment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F

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