Flexibility and Joints Quiz

Define Flexibility.

• Ability to move a body's joint through a full range of motion

• Ability to lift heavy weights

• Ability to run long distances

• Ability to hold your breath

Give me 3 types of Joints.

• Hinge, Ball and Socket, Gliding

• Fixed, Rotating, Sliding

• Elastic, Rigid, Flexible

• Static, Dynamic, Isostatic

What does a ligament do?

• Attaches Bone to Bone

• Attaches Muscle to Bone

• Assists in Digestion

• Supports Blood Circulation

What do Tendons do?

• Attach Muscle to Bone

• Attach Bone to Bone

• Assist in Breathing

• Support Nerve Function

What do Muscles do?

• Assist in Movement for the body

• Store Energy

• Produce Hormones

• Filter Blood

Name 3 Types of soft tissue related to flexibility.

• Tendons, Ligaments, Muscles

• Skin, Fat, Cartilage

• Nerves, Veins, Arteries

• Hair, Nails, Teeth

2 things that affect Older adults' degree of flexibility?

• Past and Present level of activity

• Diet and Sleep

• Genetics and Environment

• Age and Gender

Give 3 reasons we should be concerned with Flexibility.

• Reduce chance of injury, reduce post exercise pain, reduce emotional stress/tension

• Increase muscle size, improve speed, enhance endurance

• Improve skin tone, boost metabolism, enhance vision

• Strengthen bones, improve digestion, increase appetite

How should you use the time component to apply overload to Flexibility?

• 15-30 sec

• 5-10 min

• 1-2 hours

• 45-60 min

How should you use the intensity to apply overload to Flexibility?

• Mild Tension

• Maximum Effort

• No Effort

• Full Relaxation