Flexibility

A lack of flexibility is a risk factor for athletic injuries.

• True

• False

Once a body is in top physical condition, the 24-hour recovery period after low-intensity exercise can be safely skipped.

• True

• False

Ballistic stretching is dangerous and should NOT be performed.

• True

• False

Trunk rotation is the most common static flexibility assessment.

• True

• False

The trunk rotation is a common dynamic flexibility assessment.

• True

• False

According to the principle of overload you should __________.

• gradually increase the difficulty of a workout

• gradually decrease the difficulty of a workout

• engage in challenging exercise during workouts

• vary the exercises in a workout over time

What distinguishes the exercise principle of progression from that of overload?

• Progression requires that workouts get progressively more difficult, while overload does not.

• Progression deals with increasing fitness goals rather than the physical challenge of a workout.

• Progression concerns the overall fitness goals, while overload deals with the schedule of exercise activities.

• Progression and overload are actually the same fitness principle.

Variety is important for an exercise program because it __________.

• improves muscle flexibility

• reduces exercise effectiveness

• alleviates boredom

• improves the specificity of exercise

What characterizes static stretching?

• having a partner hold limbs in a stretch position

• assuming and holding a stretch position

• bouncing while in a stretch position

• using a tool or object to increase a stretch

Which of the following BEST distinguishes static from passive stretching?

• the time positions are held

• the risk of injury

• the need for a partner

• the health benefits