Question

1) Performing static stretching prior to athletic competition

a. is always recommended in order to reduce chance of injury.

b. should be avoided as it may reduce power output.

c. is recommended in order to increase range of motion.

d. is better than performing dynamic stretching prior to sport.

2) It is recommended that flexibility training be performed:

a. prior to an exercise session.

b. following an exercise session.

c. on a day separate from other exercise training.

d. All of the above

e. B or C

3) Which of the following types of stretching manipulates the neuromuscular response through reciprocal inhibition?

a. Dynamic stretching

b. Static stretching

c. Ballistic stretching

d. PNF Stretching

4) Which of the following types of flexibility training involves holding a stretch in a fixed position for 10-30 seconds?

a. Dynamic stretching

b. Static stretching

c. Ballistic stretching

d. PNF Stretching

5) Maintaining a functional level of flexibility is important for all of the following except:

a. reducing the risk of injury.

b. more efficiently performing ADLs.

c. improving strength.

d. All of the above.

Answer 1

1, Answer ; B) should be avoided as it may reduce power output.
Reason ; This kind of particular activity should not be before going to have any kind of physical competition. This should be strictly omitted. The other option given in this question suggested to do so, hence those option are considered to be a wrong option for this question.

2. Answer ; e) B and C
Reason ; It is good to do before and after the activity, But it is more recommended to do after the activity had been done. And also it is advised to separate some specific day for these things.

3. Answer ; d) PNF stretching
Reason ; Among all the given option the above mentioned option would be the appropriate one, the other option listed containing exercises which facilitate the other types of inhibition.

4. Answer ; b) static stretching

5. Answer ; b) more efficiently performing ADLs