F&W quiz 5

When should a person perform stretching exercises?

after a warm-up or workout

Which activity would dynamic flexibility affect?

pitching a softball

What determines flexibility?

heredity

According to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), how many days a week should one perform stretching exercises?

2 to 3

Which type of stretching usually requires a partner?

PNF

Which stretching technique is most commonly associated with injury?

ballistic stretching

What is the focus of dynamic stretching?

functionally based movements

What type of stretching features contracting a muscle prior to stretching?

proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

What are joint capsules?

semi-elastic structures that surround major joints.

What is likely to cause back pain?

weak muscles