PE Test 7- Physical Activity And Flexibility 2

24 July 2022
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Variety is important for an exercise program because it __________. A. improves muscle flexibility B. reduces exercise effectiveness C. alleviates boredom D. improves the specificity of exercise
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C. alleviates boredom
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Which of the following activities BEST describes proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation? A. The stretch involves using an external object to increase muscle strength. B. The stretch involves using a partner to apply force against your contraction. C. The stretch involves bouncing to extend beyond the normal range of motion. D. The stretch involves performing slow, deliberate motions to reduce muscle tightness.
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B. The stretch involves using a partner to apply force against your contraction.
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Why is it important to assess flexibility both before AND during a workout regimen? A. to assess flexibility progress B. to keep muscles warm C. to establish flexibility baselines D. none of the above
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A. to assess flexibility progress
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Which of the following BEST distinguishes static from passive stretching? A. the time positions are held B. the risk of injury C. the need for a partner D. the health benefits
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C. the need for a partner
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Based on the stated expectations of the sit-and-reach test, which of the following is TRUE? A. Men are generally more flexible than women. B. Women are generally more flexible than men. C. Men and women are about equally flexible. D. No broad conclusions can be drawn about flexibility.
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B. Women are generally more flexible than men.
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According to the principle of overload you should __________. A. gradually increase the difficulty of a workout B. gradually decrease the difficulty of a workout C. engage in challenging exercise during workouts D. vary the exercises in a workout over time
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A. gradually increase the difficulty of a workout
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Once a body is in top physical condition, the 24-hour recovery period after low-intensity exercise can be safely skipped. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False
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False
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Ballistic stretching is dangerous and should NOT be performed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False
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True
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A lack of flexibility is a risk factor for athletic injuries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False
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True
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The trunk rotation is a common dynamic flexibility assessment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False
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False
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What distinguishes the exercise principle of progression from that of overload? A. Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not. B. Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout. C. Progression concerns the overall fitness goals, while overload deals with the schedule of exercise activities. D. Progression and overload are actually the same fitness principle.
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B. Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.
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What characterizes static stretching? A. having a partner hold limbs in a stretch position B. assuming and holding a stretch position C. bouncing while in a stretch position D. using a tool or object to increase a stretch
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B. assuming and holding a stretch position
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Trunk rotation is the most common static flexibility assessment. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. True False
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False
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Which of the following BEST defines dynamic stretching? A. Dynamic stretching features slow, deliberate, controlled motions useful for activity preparation and reducing muscle tightness. B. Dynamic stretching features bouncing and swift motion useful for increasing range of motion. C. Dynamic stretching features stationary stretching useful for increasing muscle power and elongating muscles. D. Dynamic stretching features stationary stretching with a partner useful for increasing muscle potential.
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A. Dynamic stretching features slow, deliberate, controlled motions useful for activity preparation and reducing muscle tightness.
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A lack of flexibility is a risk factor for athletic injuries. Please select the best answer from the choices provided. T F
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True