Chapter 4

Question 1

What is flexibility?

Answer 1

List three specific reasons you would not stretch a muscle:

Question 2

Define the term range of motion:

Answer 2

ROM—the possible movement about a joint in a static (held) or dynamic (moving) state within the anatomical limits of the joint structure.

Question 3

List the six factors that can influence or limit your joint mobility:

Answer 3

Genetics, age, hypokinesis, gender, body type, body temperature.

Question 4

What is the purpose for stretching?

Answer 4

Torestore muscles that are shortened, tight or weak to their optimum length. Prevent injury.

Question 5

List three benefits of a good warm-up:

Answer 5

In the Personal Training Manaul see pages 4-5 for the benefits of a good warm-up.

Question 6

What is a static stretch?

Answer 6

Holding the body part in a stationary position in order to stabilize the muscles and its connective tissues safely at their greatest length.

Question 7

What does the abbreviation PNF stand for?

Answer 7

Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation.

Question 8

List four benefits of stretching:

Answer 8

In the Personal Training Manaul please see pages 4-6 - 4-7 “Benefits of Stretching.”

Question 9

What problem can excessive stretching lead to?

Answer 9

Joint instability fromover-stretched ligaments.

Question 10

List three specific reasons you would not stretch a muscle:

Answer 10

When CT or muscles are injured (Sprain, strain).
When a bone has recently been fractured.
When a muscle or joint is inflamed.
When osteoporosis is suspected or known.
When stretching produces sharp pain in either muscle or joint.
When you suffer from certain vascular diseases.
When there is a loss of function or decrease in ROM.