Question 1

Which is an outcome of good flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)   decreased performance in sports
B)   increased number of injuries
C)   improved body composition
D)   lower risk of sport injuryE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What is the most common site of back pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   the cervical area
B)   the lumbar area
C)   the thoracic area
D)   the coccyx areaE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Flexibility is not an adaptable fitness component.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

It is beneficial to increase muscle temperature before stretching.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A)   active stretching
B)   passive stretching
C)   ballistic stretching
D)   proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitationE) A) and C)
F) All of the above D

Question 6

The amount of stretch a muscle will tolerate is unlimited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which activity would dynamic flexibility affect?

Accepted Answer

A)   swinging a golf club
B)   performing a split
C)   pitching a softball
D)   swimming the crawl strokeE) C) and D)
F) A) and C) B

Question 8

How many repetitions of a stretch are needed in each session to improve flexibility over time?

Accepted Answer

A)   1
B)   2 to 4
C)   5 to 6
D)   at least 10E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Several recent studies show an inverse relationship between physical activity and the risk for bone fractures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What is included in the core muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and pelvis
B)   abdomen, pelvic floor, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs
C)   abdomen, sides of the trunk, back, buttocks, hips, and thighs
D)   abdomen, back, buttocks, hips, and thighsE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which activity is one of the common stretching techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)   inactive stretching
B)   static stretching
C)   isotonic stretching
D)   proprietary neuromuscular facilitationE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Stretching and warming up are synonymous.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which approach for the prevention and management of low-back pain is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Exercises should be done early in the morning.
B)   Exercises should be performed at least 3 days per week.
C)   The exercise program should emphasize muscular strength.
D)   The exercise program will yield results in weeks.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 14

What is likely to cause back pain?

Accepted Answer

A)   injury to the hip
B)   weak muscles
C)   increased flexibility
D)   rigid postureE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Smoking is a risk factor for low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

Intervertebral disks maintain the spaces between vertebrae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Poor flexibility may increase risk of injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The most common cause of low-back pain is sudden traumatic injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which stretching program conforms to ACSM recommendations?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 days per week, 10 seconds per stretch, 2 repetitions of each stretch
B)   2 days per week, 60 seconds per stretch, 3 repetitions of each stretch
C)   3 days per week, 20 seconds per stretch, 4 repetitions of each stretch
D)   5 days per week, 30 seconds per stretch, 1 repetition of each stretchE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Sleeping on one's stomach can reduce low-back pain.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Which is an outcome of good flexibility?

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What is the most common site of back pain?

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Flexibility is not an adaptable fitness component.

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It is beneficial to increase muscle temperature before stretching.

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

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The amount of stretch a muscle will tolerate is unlimited.

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Which activity would dynamic flexibility affect?

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How many repetitions of a stretch are needed in each session to improve flexibility over time?

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Several recent studies show an inverse relationship between physical activity and the risk for bone fractures.

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What is included in the core muscles?

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Which activity is one of the common stretching techniques?

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Stretching and warming up are synonymous.

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Which approach for the prevention and management of low-back pain is correct?

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What is likely to cause back pain?

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Smoking is a risk factor for low-back pain.

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Intervertebral disks maintain the spaces between vertebrae.

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Poor flexibility may increase risk of injuries.

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The most common cause of low-back pain is sudden traumatic injury.

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Which stretching program conforms to ACSM recommendations?

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Sleeping on one's stomach can reduce low-back pain.

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