Health-related Fitness - Flexibility - Factors Influencing Flexibility

Which of the following activities would NOT help increase flexibility? A. tai chi B. sunbathing C. playing basketball D. tennis

Poor flexibility can result in __________. A. poor mobility B. injuries C. pain D. all of the above

Muscle mass can affect a person's flexibility.

Which of the following would you expect a woman to be able to do if she was known to have excellent static flexibility? A. hold a difficult ballet pose B. throw a ball quickly C. perform swift, complicated motions D. perform a perfect golf swing

Flexibility training can enhance enjoyment of activities by making it easier to __________. A. understand activities B. maintain good posture C. tire the muscles D. perform activities

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

How can poor posture result in back pain? A. Bad posture can result in tight muscles. B. Bad posture hyperextends the spinal column. C. Bad posture increases back flexibility. D. Bad posture reduces stress on joints and tendons.

Flexibility is not important when performing daily tasks.

Joints all move in the same way.

Tightness of the sciatic nerve can result in lower back pain.