Module 7 Quiz - Flexibility

Age is a contributing factor to flexibility?

True

What affects the ROM around a given joint?

all the above

When a muscle stretches too fast, this causes it to contract:

Muscle Spindle

When a muscle has too much tension, this causes it to relax:

GTO

Which is the definition of elasticity?

the ability to return to original resting length after passive stretch

You can be too flexible?

True

Which of the following is the most effective method of stretching for increasing ROM?

PNF

A warmer muscle has a decreased ROM

False

Which of the following is not a benefit of flexibility training?

increases strength when used after the warm-up

Which is the definition of plasticity?

the tendency to assume a new and greater length after passive stretch

This form of stretching is characterized by its rapid, jerky movement:

ballistic

Range of Motion (ROM) is the ability to change directions rapidly.

True

The following are all types of flexibility techniques

Static, ballistic, dynamic, PNF

The most effective frequency of stretching is:

daily

Tight hip flexors can contribute to gluteal amnesia?

True

Which is the definition of hyperlaxity?

allows the joints to achieve a ROM that exceeds the normal range of motion

The ideal workout routing would be performed in the following order:

warm-up, workout, cool-down, stretch

Excessive sitting can result in:

all the above

Which method of stretching is acceptable to do after the warm-up and before the workout?

dynamic

The most common method of stretching is:

static