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1

Which of the following is a benefit of stretching?
A)joint health
B)increased growth potential
C)decreased heart disease risk
D)none of the above
2

Which of the following is a type of connective tissue?
A)water
B)elastin
C)bone mass
D)all of the above
3

Which of the following stretching techniques is not recommended?
A)static stretching
B)ballistic stretching
C)proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
D)active stretching
4

Which of the following describes static stretching?
A)holding the stretch for 30 seconds
B)slow stretch
C)no pain development
D)all of the above
5

Which of the following describes ballistic stretching?
A)contract-relax pattern
B)bouncing movement
C)less reaction from stretch receptors
D)none of the above
6

When a muscle is stretched by a contraction of the opposing muscle, it is called:
A)ballistic stretch
B)passive stretch
C)active stretch
D)contraction stretch
7

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends stretching be performed at least:
A)once a week
B)2 - 3 times per week
C)3 - 4 times per week
D)every day
8

For each exercise in a stretching program, the American College of Sports Medicine recommends:
A)2 repetitions held for 5 - 10 seconds
B)4 repetitions held for 10 - 30 seconds
C)3 repetitions held for 45 - 60 seconds
D)1 repetition held for 2 minutes
9

Which of the following is a risk factor for low back pain?
A)age greater than 34 years
B)family history
C)low job satisfaction
D)all of the above
10

All of the following are recommendations for preventing low back pain except:
A)quit smoking
B)avoid standing for too long
C)use leg brace protection
D)sleep on a medium-firm mattress





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