FIT UNIT

Which of the following is NOT a type of stretching discussed in the text? Active stretching Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation Ballistic stretching Dynamic stretching

Active stretching

It is possible to avoid back pain by not twisting when lifting something heavy. wearing comfortable shoes. not slouching when standing or sitting. not smoking. All of the above

All of the above

Joint structure affects flexibility in what way? It prevents the joint from extending beyond a certain point. The nerves provide feedback. The ligaments provide stability to a joint. The tendons connect muscles to the bones. All of the above

All of the above

A result of practicing psychological flexibility is a greater satisfaction with life. reducing anxiety symptoms. reducing depressive symptoms. All the above

All the above

What kind of stretching is most appropriate for the warmup and cooldown of a workout? Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) Static stretching Dynamic stretching Any kind of stretching, so long as you are stretching your muscles.

Dynamic stretching

What three physical skills, when combined, allow a person to move, run, jump, etc.? Flexibility, healthy eating, and regular doctor's visits Flexibility, strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness Balance, cardiorespiratory fitness, and mental health Study, strength, and mental health

Flexibility, strength, and cardiorespiratory fitness

What are some health-related benefits that come from regularly stretching? Weight loss and freedom of movement. Freedom of movement, higher quality of life, and reductions in stress. Strength gain and reduction of stress. Healing preexisting heart problems.

Freedom of movement, higher quality of life, and reductions in stress.

What happens to one's muscles without regular stimulation? A painful buildup of lactic acid occurs. Muscles become inactive and the neuromuscular pathway forgets how to stimulate muscles. Muscles become stronger because they have a chance to regenerate. Your muscles start the process of hypertrophy.

Muscles become inactive and the neuromuscular pathway forgets how to stimulate muscles.

What kind of stretching usually involves a partner? Dynamic stretching Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) Any kind of stretching None, stretching is always done individually

Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF)

What is dynamic stretching? Slower and more controlled limb movements through a full range of motion It is identical to static stretching, except it is performed rapidly. Rapid bouncing-type limb movements through a full range of motion There is no such thing as "dynamic stretching."

Slower and more controlled limb movements through a full range of motion

What is the ACSM's recommended overload? There isn't one; overload should be avoided in order to decrease the risk of damaging muscles. Beginning some workouts without a warmup to increase the overload effect Lightly exercising until the muscles and tendons in that region are tight Stretching to the point of mild discomfort

Stretching to the point of mild discomfort

What is the problem with "quick fixes" for bodily dysfunction? The underlying cause is being addressed but not the symptoms. The symptoms are being addressed but not the underlying cause. There are no "quick fixes" for bodily dysfunction. You don't need to fix dysfunction; the human body will heal itself and "quick fixes" get in the way.

The symptoms are being addressed but not the underlying cause.

What is the suggested minimum frequency of training? Every day for 10 minutes Once per week; seven days a week is recommended Five days per week; seven days is recommended Three times per week; five to seven days is recommended

Three times per week; five to seven days is recommended

Psychological flexibility involves a range of human abilities including getting to do everything. maintaining a commitment to form values. not being able to change a behavior. learning how to procrastinate. adapting to the demands of different situations

adapting to the demands of different situations

A benefit of flexibility training discussed in the text is an increased body awareness. an elevated blood pressure. decreased myoglobin. All the above

an increased body awareness.

A joint should always feel uncomfortable. feel loose without stretching. be stretched to mild discomfort but not pain. be stretched to the point of pain but not snapping.

be stretched to mild discomfort but not pain

Two types of flexibility are static and muscular flexibility. dynamic and psychological flexibility. dynamic and hyper flexibility. muscular and strength flexibility. none of the above.

dynamic and psychological flexibility.

The principle of progression applied to flexibility means that everyone should bounce and stretch as far as possible. everyone should be able to sit with legs extended and reach beyond their toes. everyone should ease into flexibility exercises and do some every day. everyone needs to become as flexible as possible.

everyone should ease into flexibility exercises and do some every day.

The relationship between flexibility and muscle strength means that flexibility is most effective when muscles are strong. muscles cannot be strong if they are flexible. muscles cannot be flexible if they are strong. maintaining muscle strength limits dynamic flexibility.

flexibility is most effective when muscles are strong.

The ability to move a joint through its full range of motion is called ligament flexibility. flexibility. dynamic flexibility. functional flexibility.

flexibility.

Health benefits of being flexible include increased risk of chronic disease. improved posture and reduced risk of injury. increased stress. improved endurance.

improved posture and reduced risk of injury.

Which of the following is the main factor contributing to lack of flexibility? age and gender inactivity illness gender age race

inactivity

Millions of adults suffer from low back pain. Specific flexibility exercises may correct and prevent back pain. may lessen some pain, but surgery is the best choice. may reduce strength and cause further back pain. may allow you to cope with back pain but never eliminate it.

may correct and prevent back pain.

Being unable or unwilling to change behaviors in order to live pain free is an example of dysfunction. poor mental health. a "quick fix." psychological inflexibility.

psychological inflexibility

Ballistic stretching is not generally recommended because it is too difficult to do. it requires great skill. there is too great a chance for injury. it causes you to become too flexible.

there is too great a chance for injury.