Question

1) A sit and reach test measures

a. hamstring flexibility.

b. lower back flexibility.

c. shoulder flexibility.

d. All of the above.

e. A and B only.

2) All of the following instructions should apply to a traditional sit and reach test except:

a. All of the following instructions should apply to a traditional sit and reach test except:

b. hands should be placed one on top of the other.

c. knees should be maintained in a straight position.

d. subject should lunge forward in a forceful motion to reach the greatest distance.

3) Which of the following is not a piece of equipment that is used to measure flexibility or ROM?

a. Sit and Reach Box

b. Goniometer

c. Stadiometer

d. Meter Stick

4) Dynamic stretching

a. is not recommended due to increased risk of injury.

b. involves an active movement through a full ROM.

c. is superior to static stretching for athletic competition preparation.

d. should only be performed prior to athletic competition.

e. B and C

f. B, C, and D

5) Autogenic inhibition:

a. involves the reflexive relaxation of a muscle group following a contraction of that same muscle group.

b. involves the reflexive relaxation of a muscle group following a contraction of the opposite muscle group.

c. is a type of PNF stretching.

d. All of the above.

e. A and C

Answer 1

1. A sit and reach test measures the flexibility of hamstrings and lower back flexibility. Option e is the correct answer.

2. In a traditional sit and reach test, the hands and feet should be kept straight but not be placed one on top of the other. Option b is the correct answer in the given options.

3. Stadiometer is used to measure the height of a person and not flexibility or range of motion. Option c is the correct answer.

4. Dynamic stretching involves an active movement through a full range of motion and is superior to static stretching for athletic competition preparation. Option e is the correct answer.

5. Autogenic inhibition involves the reflexive relaxation of a muscle group following a contraction of that same muscle group and it is a Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching. Whereas, reciprocal inhibition involves the opposite muscles. Option e is the correct answer.