Ch 5 Flexibility

Question 1

More than 30% of sports injuries seen are
due to a lack of a warm-up. True or False?

Answer 1

True.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of
passive warm-up?
a) Heat application
b) Hot shower
c) Massage
d) Stretching

Answer 2

D) Stretching.

Question 3

Because a warm-up can improve flexibility,
stretching should be done after the warm up. True or False?

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

What are the three types of flexibility?

Answer 4

Corrective, active and functional flexibility.

Question 5

Where should a client with arthritis start on
the flexibility continuum?

Answer 5

At the corrective flexibility phase of the
flexibility continuum.

Question 6

Which of the three phases belong to the
flexibility continuum?
a) Functional flexibility
b) Ballistic flexibility
c) Active flexibility
d) Corrective flexibility

Answer 6

A) Functional flexibility, C) active flexibility
and D) corrective flexibility.

Question 7

What is SMFR and what does the acronym
stand for?

Answer 7

It stands for Static stretching and self
myofascial release and is the technique
involved in corrective flexibility.

Question 8

Which three factors should be included in
the design of a training program?
a) Breathing
b) Running
c) Posture
d) Warming up

Answer 8

A) Breathing, C) posture and D) warming up.

Question 9

What is the purpose of the corrective
flexibility phase?

Answer 9

To correct muscle imbalances and improve
joint ailments.