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A desireable cholesterol level is below 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood.

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true

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Which fitness related component is considered a health related component for specific populations, like the elderly?

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balance

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Physical fitness is primarily an inherited trait.

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false

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Problems in one domain of wellness often produce a negative impact in other areas as well.

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true

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The capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to make appropriate health decisions is known as:

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health literacy

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A healthy body fat percentage for men is approximately:

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15 percent

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The current strategic framework for guiding the pursuit of our nation's health is known as:

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health people 2020

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Which is not one of the health-related components of physical fitness?

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coodination

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The belief that a person controls their own health status through personal actions is called:

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internal locus of control

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The average life expectancy in the United States is the highest in the world.

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false

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The belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the actions needed to manage life situations, such as health decisions:

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self effiency

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What percent of college students report that they felt overwhelmed by all they had to do anytime in the last 12 months?

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85.2

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Moderate physical activity of 75 minutes per week is effective in reducing numerous health risks and increasing longevity.

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false

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Sustaining muscular exertion over time without fatigue is known as:

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muscular endurance

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Americans die from Diseases of Lifestyle, meaning there is little we can do about most of our leading causes of death.

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false

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Health differences between groups due to traditional dietary customs would be an example of:

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ethnic differences

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What percent of college students report driving after having alcohol in the last 30 days?

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23.9

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the neuromuscular skill of using the senses and multiple body movements in unison is:

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coordination

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The average life expectancy of Americans is:

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78.7

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Differences in health status between people that are driven by social or demographic factors:

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Health disparities

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It is estimated that health care spending will account for ___________ of the U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by the year 2021.

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one fifth

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A chart which shows the yearly increase in the number of new cases of an STI would indicate:

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Morbidity incidence

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Which is not one of the typical categories used to study health disparities?

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Age based disparities

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Data which describe the health characteristics of a population such as infant mortality rate and average life expectancy are called:

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health indicators

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Which IS NOT one of the steps of the scientific method?

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Assuring the trials are not double-blinded

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A health professional who investigates patterns and causes of disease and injury in humans and works to reduce negative health outcomes?

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Epidemiologist

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By 2023, unhealthy lifestyles are projected to result in a 42 percent increase in chronic disease adding $4.2 trillion in treatment costs and lost economic output.

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true

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diseases of lifestyle

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morbidity and mortality brought about primarily from individual choices, actions, and behaviors.

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physical fitness

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the high level efficiency and functioning of the physical systems of the human body, specifically the heart, lungs, muscles, and bones and their related systems.

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motor fitness

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a high level of skill related components of physical activities which are more performance related than health related.

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wellness

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the active and deliberate pursuit of spiritual, social, mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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cardiorespiratory endurance

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the ability of the heart and circulatory system and lungs and respiratory system to work in unison to provide oxygen rich blood to all parts of the body. Also known as aerobic capacity.

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muscular strength

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the ability of a muscle group to exert a single maximum force against a specific resistance.

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muscular endurance

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the ability of a muscle group to sustain a contraction or force for an extended period of time without experiencing fatigue.

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flexibility

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the range of motion through a specific joint or joints in the body.

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body composition

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the ratio of fat tissue to non-fat tissue in the human body.

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resting pulse

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the number times per minute the heart beats at rest, giving general indication of cardiovascular fitnes

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maximum oxygen consumption

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a measurement reflecting the efficiency of the heart and lungs to provide oxygen rich blood to working muscle groups during exercise.

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blood pressure

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pressure placed on the inside of the blood vessels during the contraction and relaxation stages of the heart beat.

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cholesterol

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a wax-like substance which can build up on the inside walls of arteries and may occlude blood flow through the arteries, potentially leading to a heart attack.

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caloric intake

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the total number of calories consumed through an individual's daily food consumption.

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coloric expenditure

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the total number of calories burned through basal daily activity and exercise.

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aximal heart rate is estimated by subtracting yearly age from

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220

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Duration of training for cardiovascular endurance should be between:

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20-60 min

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The single most important energy molecule for metabolism is:

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adenosine triphosphate

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Which of the following is not a benefit of cardiovascular endurance?

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lower cardiac output

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A subjective method for measuring exercise intensity is called:

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perceived exertion

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Regular cardiova endurance activities can increase metabolism.

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true

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Which is considered the most important or primary component of fitness?

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cardiovascular endurance

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Optimal physical fitness can be achieved without involvement in activities requiring competence in neuromuscular skill.

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true

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The primary reason behind the upward trend in health spending in the U.S. is:

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health care prices

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A chart showing the total number of overweight or obese Americans each year over the past 20 years would express the ________________________ of obesity.

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prevalence

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cardiovascular endurance

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the ability to supply oxygen to working muscles in order to sustain body movement over an extended period of time

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stroke volume

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the amount of blood pumped by the heart with each beat

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cardiac output

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the amount of blood pumped out by the heart per minute

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metabolism

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the sum of all metabolic reactions of the body

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adenosine triphosphate

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the chemical form of energy used by the body to produce mechanical movement

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aerobic

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low intensity exercise where the energy used during the exercise is produced with the use of oxygen

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anaerobic

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high intensity exercise where the energy produced for the exercise is produced without oxygen

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maximal oxygen consumption

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the maximal amount of oxygen a person can consume

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The aerobic energy system supplies the body with rapid, explosive energy

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false

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Cardiovascular endurance is the ability to supply oxygen to working muscles

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true

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A cool-down can aid in the prevention of muscle cramps.

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true

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Maximum heart rate for a 20 year old is:

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200

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Maximal heart rate is estimated by subtracting yearly age from

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220

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Improvement in cardiovascular endurance occurs when intensity is about equal to or greater than:

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50 percent

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Regular cardiova endurance activities can increase metabolism.

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true

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A subjective method for measuring exercise intensity is called:

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perceived exertion

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Optimal physical fitness can be achieved without involvement in activities requiring competence in neuromuscular skill.

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true

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Persons possessing greater cardiovascular endurance levels also benefit from higher amounts of "good" cholesterol.

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true

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Adipose tissue is another name for the fat mass of the body.

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true

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Body Mass Index (BMI) is an excellent tool for measuring body composition.

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false

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Waist to hip circumference can help identify gynoid or android obesity

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true

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About one-fourth of the fat in the body is subcutaneous fat.

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false - 1/2

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Air Displacement Plethysmography is used to measure:

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body composition

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Overweight and overfat mean the same thing.

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false

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Muscle tissue is denser and heavier than fat tissue.

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true

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Ideal Body Weight (IBW) recommendations are made with the assumption that the individual will pursue weight loss in the correct way.

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true

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Subcutaneous fat is fat located around internal organs.

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false

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Obesity for men is considered _____ percent fat or greater.

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25

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A maximum weight loss goal is recommended at ____ pound per week.

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2

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Android obesity is fat stored in the upper body.

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true

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Height/weight charts are an excellent way to determine if a person is overfat.

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false

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Obesity for women is considered ____ percent body fat or greater.

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32

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What percentage of total weight in women is essential fat?

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12

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The formula for WHR is hip circumference divided by waist circumference.

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false

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Fat is a better conductor of an electrical impulse than water.

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false

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BMI does not correlate well with other measures of body fat.

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false

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The greatest contributor to a lack of flexibility is a lack of physical activity, specifically stretching exercises.

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true

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The slow, sustained stretching technique which is also the most acceptable injury-free form of stretching is referred to as:

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static

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The concept of alternating the contraction and stretching of a relaxed muscle is called:

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proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation

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The health related sit-and-reach test is limited but provides an excellent indication of ____________ flexibility.

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hamstring/lower back

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What structural tissue cushions the ends of the bones?

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cartilege

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Ballistic stretching is the less safe type of stretching.

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true

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If the hamstring muscles are too tight, it will place undue stress on the vertebral discs and put theperson at greater risk of low back injury.

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true

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Range of motion about a joint is highly specific to an individual.

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true

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Stretching should be performed in a fast, powerful motion, with great tension applied to the muscle.

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false

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Sound flexibility exercises can help all EXCEPT?

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not decrease body fat

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Flexibility is defined as the:

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range of motion of a joint, or the ability to move through a range of motion.

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Flexibility is joint specific.

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true

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While optimal stretch time in unknown, most research suggests holding a static stretched postion for _________ seconds.

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15-30

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Slow, sustained stretching is referred to as PNF stretching.

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false

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The benefits of flexibility include reduced muscle spasm and soreness.

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true

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ballistic and PNF stretches are one and the same.

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false

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