P.E. Test 7- Factors Influencing Flexibility 1

Joints all move in the same way. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

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.

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. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

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

Which of the following is NOT an example of good static flexibility? A. doing and holding a split B. running a mile in six minutes C. holding a ballet position for six minutes D. crossing your ankles behind your head

What is the impact of age on flexibility? A. Younger people tend to develop flexibility more slowly. B. Younger people tend to be more flexible. C. Older people tend to be more flexible. D. Older people cannot maintain their flexibility.

Which of the following BEST represents the causes of stiff muscles? A. Stiff muscles only result from overwork. B. Stiff muscles only result from prolonged periods of inactivity. C. Stiff muscles result from both over- and underworking them. D. Stiff muscles are mostly the result of painful injuries.

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

Which is the BEST statement about joint flexibility? A. It is constant for any joint type. B. It is constant within a family. C. It is consistent between an individual's joints. D. It varies from joint to joint.

Tightness of the sciatic nerve can result in lower back pain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

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 swingd

Flexibility is the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F

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 not important when performing daily tasks. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F