Module 7 Review #2

How can poor posture result in back pain?

• Bad posture can result in tight muscles.

• Bad posture hyperextends the spinal column.

• Bad posture increases back flexibility.

• Bad posture reduces stress on joints and tendons.

Which of the following statements about stretching is not true?

• Stretching increases flexibility.

• Stretching improves range of motion of joints.

• Stretching improves circulation.

• Stretching helps increase stress.

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 defines dynamic stretching?

• Dynamic stretching features slow, deliberate, controlled motions useful for activity preparation and reducing muscle tightness.

• Dynamic stretching features bouncing and swift motion useful for increasing range of motion.

• Dynamic stretching features stationary stretching for increasing muscle power and elongating muscles.

• Dynamic stretching features stationary stretching with a partner useful for increasing muscle potential.

Which of the following is not an appropriate result of healthy stretching?

• Tension in the muscles

• A slight burning sensation

• Muscle pain

• Increased range of motion

What exercises should you perform if your goal is to improve the flexibility of your chest and side muscles?

• Hip flexor and side stretch

• Shoulder stretch and chest and arm bends

• Side stretch and chest and arm bends

• Hamstring stretch and calf stretch

Stretching before and after a workout allows for

• Minimal soreness

• Maintained flexibility

• Notation of increased flexibility

• All of the above

The study of _________________ promotes an understanding of the need for movement for physical and psychological health.

• Kinesiology

• Agonist

• Antagonist

• Flexion

In many military organizations,________________ exercises are often used as baseline physical evaluations.

• Agonist

• Kinesiology

• Callisthenic

• Flexion

Which of the following best explains why multiple exercises are needed to improve muscular strength and endurance throughout the body?

• Push ups don't exercise leg muscle groups.

• Different exercises are needed to improve different muscle groups.

• Weight lifting is more important for muscle strength than endurance.

• Not all muscle groups can be exercised simultaneously.