Question

1. Which of the following exercises is a static method for measuring hamstring flexibility?

a. sitting on the floor with legs spread and extended, leaning the torso forward with arms extended while bouncing the arms forward

b. standing with hand on the wall and torso leaning forward, legs are split and weight of body is pressing forward and holding for 10 to 30 seconds

c. standing with one leg in front of the other, the individual will lean forward over the front leg and then move backward to have weight over rear leg

d. sitting on the floor with legs together and extended, arms and hands reaching forward toward the toes, and holding the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds

2) Flexibility assessment which utilizes direct measurement can be performed with which of the following pieces of equipment:

a. a sit-and-reach box

b. a Gullick tape measure

c. a meter stick

d. a goiniometer

3) There are three steps required with PNF stretching. The three steps required are

a. Isometric contraction, passive stretch, concentric contraction

b. passive stretch, concentric contraction, passive stretch

c. concentric contraction, passive stretch, concentric contraction

d. passive stretch, concentric contraction, dynamic stretch

4) Manipulation of specific neuromuscular proprioceptors can result in a greater stretch of the muscle. What is the type of stretching called, and why does it cause a greater stretch?

a.Static; by relaxing a muscle there is a isometric reflexive relaxation

b. PNF; by contracting a muscle, there is a reflexive relaxation

c .Static; by passively stretching, the muscle is released to stretch more without further strain

d. Dynamic; by contracting eccentrically, the muscle lengthens and relaxes

5) When a muscle that is about to be stretched is inhibited from contracting, this action is called a

a. passive contraction

b. autogenic inhibition

c. proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

d. concentric contraction

Answer 1

1.d. sitting on the floor with legs together and extended, arms and hands reaching forward toward the toes, and holding the stretch for 10 to 30 seconds.

2.a. a sit-and-reach box

3.d. passive stretch, concentric contraction, dynamic stretch

4.c .Static; by passively stretching, the muscle is released to stretch more without further strain

5.b. autogenic inhibition