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Which of the following is TRUE concerning stretching techniques?

A
Ballistic stretching exercises never involve bouncing.
B
You should always stretch before warming up.
C
Ballistic stretching exercises can be harmful if done incorrectly.
D
Not all ballistic stretches require supervision.
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Which factor influencing flexibility is dependent upon individual behaviors?

A
joint structure
B
muscle and fat
C
age
D
gender
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Why is it important to keep your back and neck straight while performing a hamstring stretch?

A
You can't touch your toes with your neck and back bent.
B
Arching the neck and back puts stress on the spine.
C
Bending the back turns this into a spine stretch.
D
The hamstring is only stretched when the back is straight.
4

According to the exercise principle of balance, a workout should __________.

A
address all components of fitness
B
focus on balance and coordination
C
target specific areas for improvement
D
vary exercise activities over time
5

Tightness of the muscles can clamp down on the sciatic nerve and result in lower back pain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
6

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

A
T
B
F
7

Joints all move in the same way.

T
T
F
F
8

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
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Ballistic stretching is dangerous and should NOT be performed.

A
T
B
F
10

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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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
12

Why are arm circles considered a dangerous stretching exercise?

A
They are a ballistic stretching exercise.
B
The stretch the shoulder muscles.
C
They can injure the hip joints.
D
They are a static stretching exercise.
13

Flexibility is the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion.

A
T
B
F
14

Which of the following is NOT a dangerous stretch?

A
arm circles
B
yoga plow
C
hurdle stretch
D
hip flexor
15

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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Ballistic stretching is BEST performed __________.

A
before intense workouts
B
after a thorough warm-up
C
weekly
D
never
17

There aren't health risks with any yoga positions or forms.

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.
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If sufficient rest is taken between workout activities targeting specific muscle groups, how many sessions of the same activity can safely be performed in a one-week period at the MOST?

A
two
B
three
C
four
D
five
20

Which of the following is NOT an appropriate result of healthy stretching?

A
tension in the muscles
B
a slight burning sensation
C
muscle pain
D
increased range of motion

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