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Flexibility is not important when performing daily tasks.

A
T
B
F
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What is the impact of age on flexibility?

A
Younger people tend to develop flexibility more slowly.
B
Younger people tend to be more flexible.
C
Older people tend to be more flexible.
D
Older people cannot maintain their flexibility.
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Flexibility is the capacity to move a joint through its full range of motion.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following activities would NOT help increase flexibility?

A
tai chi
B
sunbathing
C
playing basketball
D
tennis
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Which of the following would you expect a woman to be able to do if she was known to have excellent static flexibility?

A
hold a difficult ballet pose
B
throw a ball quickly
C
perform swift, complicated motions
D
perform a perfect golf swing
27

Tightness of the muscles can clamp down on the sciatic nerve and result in lower back pain. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Based upon body type, which of the following athletes would you expect to have the least flexibility?

A
a gymnast
B
a ballerina
C
a bodybuilder
D
a cyclist
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Joints all move in the same way.

A
T
B
F
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How can poor posture result in back pain?

A
Bad posture can result in tight muscles.
B
Bad posture hyperextends the spinal column.
C
Bad posture increases back flexibility.
D
Bad posture reduces stress on joints and tendons.
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Which of the following statements about stretching is NOT true?

A
Stretching increases flexibility.
B
Stretching improves range of motion of joints.
C
Stretching improves circulation.
D
Stretching helps increase stress.

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