KINE 110 MIDTERM 2 STUDY GUIDE
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Flexibility is important because it promotes - ANS general wellness
physical fitness
Which of the following is true of dynamic stretching techniques? - ANS Dynamic stretches
help to develop functional flexibility that translates well into activities.
The ability to hold an extended position at one end or point in a joint's range of motion is
defined as which kind of flexibility? - ANS Static
Which of the following can be changed through a program to develop flexibility? - ANS the
length of resting muscle fibers
Joint capsules surround major joints. They are best described as - ANS semielastic
Connective tissue consisting of yellow fibers that are stretchy and flexible is called -
ANS elastin
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,A proprioceptor is a type of - ANS nerve
Which of the following methods are the more challenging types of core exercises? -
ANS stability balls
free weights
Which of the following are potential benefits of flexibility? (Select all that apply.) - ANS injury
prevention
prevention of soreness
improved joint health
Enhanced flexibility in the back, pelvis, and thighs may - ANS help prevent low-back pain.
People who are just beginning flexibility training may be better off using what stretching
technique? - ANS active stretching
Flexibility is the ability of a joint to - ANS move through its normal, full range of motion.
The most common test of flexibility is the _____ test. - ANS sit-and-reach
Balanced flexibility can best be achieved by doing which of the following? - ANS stretching
regularly
varying stretching techniques
Which of the following would be appropriate times to perform static stretches? - ANS after
weight training
after a long run
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, after an aerobics class
Stretching exercises should be performed - ANS to the point of slight tension.
Which type of stretching technique is most often recommended by fitness experts because it is
safe and effective? - ANS static
What is the safest and most convenient stretching technique? - ANS active static stretching
Flexibility is important because it promotes - ANS physical fitness.
general wellness.
Ballistic stretching is considered dangerous because ballistic stretches may - ANS stimulate a
muscular contraction during a stretch.
A stretching technique in which muscles are stretched by moving joints slowly and fluidly
through their range of motion in a controlled manner but not held in the stretched position is
known as - ANS dynamic stretching.
In a PNF contract-relax stretching method, the contraction activates proprioceptors, which
causes - ANS relaxation in the muscle about to be stretched
At what point in your stretching program are you likely to notice some improvement? - ANS 2
to 3 weeks
Which of the following statements about low-back pain are true? - ANS More than 85% of
Americans experience back pain by the age of 50.
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Flexibility is important because it promotes - ANS general wellness
physical fitness
Which of the following is true of dynamic stretching techniques? - ANS Dynamic stretches
help to develop functional flexibility that translates well into activities.
The ability to hold an extended position at one end or point in a joint's range of motion is
defined as which kind of flexibility? - ANS Static
Which of the following can be changed through a program to develop flexibility? - ANS the
length of resting muscle fibers
Joint capsules surround major joints. They are best described as - ANS semielastic
Connective tissue consisting of yellow fibers that are stretchy and flexible is called -
ANS elastin
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,A proprioceptor is a type of - ANS nerve
Which of the following methods are the more challenging types of core exercises? -
ANS stability balls
free weights
Which of the following are potential benefits of flexibility? (Select all that apply.) - ANS injury
prevention
prevention of soreness
improved joint health
Enhanced flexibility in the back, pelvis, and thighs may - ANS help prevent low-back pain.
People who are just beginning flexibility training may be better off using what stretching
technique? - ANS active stretching
Flexibility is the ability of a joint to - ANS move through its normal, full range of motion.
The most common test of flexibility is the _____ test. - ANS sit-and-reach
Balanced flexibility can best be achieved by doing which of the following? - ANS stretching
regularly
varying stretching techniques
Which of the following would be appropriate times to perform static stretches? - ANS after
weight training
after a long run
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, after an aerobics class
Stretching exercises should be performed - ANS to the point of slight tension.
Which type of stretching technique is most often recommended by fitness experts because it is
safe and effective? - ANS static
What is the safest and most convenient stretching technique? - ANS active static stretching
Flexibility is important because it promotes - ANS physical fitness.
general wellness.
Ballistic stretching is considered dangerous because ballistic stretches may - ANS stimulate a
muscular contraction during a stretch.
A stretching technique in which muscles are stretched by moving joints slowly and fluidly
through their range of motion in a controlled manner but not held in the stretched position is
known as - ANS dynamic stretching.
In a PNF contract-relax stretching method, the contraction activates proprioceptors, which
causes - ANS relaxation in the muscle about to be stretched
At what point in your stretching program are you likely to notice some improvement? - ANS 2
to 3 weeks
Which of the following statements about low-back pain are true? - ANS More than 85% of
Americans experience back pain by the age of 50.
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