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Golf Conditioning Specialist CE Course Examination Answer Form

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Question 1. According to research studies at Centinela Hospital which muscles initiate movement into the golf swing (section 1):

a) the chest
b) the back
c) the hips
d) the arms

Question 2. The set - up position of the golf swing is followed by the (section 1):

a) finish
b) downswing
c) backswing
d) top

Question 3. The hips face the target at which position (section 1):

a) the set - up
b) the downswing
c) the finish
d) the top

Question 4. Which muscles are responsible for helping an individual maintain a stable position through out the swing (section 1):

a) chest and abdominal region
b) abdominal region and legs
c) abdominal region and arms
d) triceps and abdominal region

Question 5. Failure to initiate upper and lower body stabilization can lead to (section 1):

a) hooks
b) slices
c) topped shots
d) all of the above

Question 6. Golf related injuries occur most frequently to the (section 1):

a) chest and abdominal region
b) legs and forearms
c) forearms and lower back
d) biceps and fingers

Question 7. Weakness to these muscles may cause pain and shoulder instability:

a) infraspinatus and teres minor
b) deltoids and rhomboids
c) triceps and deltoids
d) biceps and levator scapulae

Question 8. Which of the following is a reason to assess the client (section 1):

a) identify a weakness
b) determine which fitness components need improvement
c) provide a baseline measurement
d) all of the above

Question 9. Which of the following is not recommended as a general guideline when assessing the client (section 1):

a) manually force the client into positions they can not do
b) have the client perform a short warm - up
c) instruct the client to avoid quick jerky movements
d) instruct the client on proper technique prior to testing

Question 10. Which of the following are characteristics of good body posture (section 1):

a) locked knees
b) the chest is slightly raised
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question 11. Which of the following are characteristic of a kyphotic posture (section 1):

a) the back of the hands face forward
b) the upper back is rounded
c) the shoulders are rounded
d) all of the above

Question 12. If the client has pre-existing musculoskeletal problems you should begin first with (section 1):

a) medicine ball training
b) heavy weight training
c) resistance cords
d) simple exercises and stretches

Question 13. The pull/roll combo (section 4):

a) increases chest flexibility
b) increases hip flexibility
c) increases upper back flexibility
d) none of the above

Question 14. When the client performs the wall squat test (no modification needed) the client should (section 1):

a) lower their body to an 80-degree angle
b) lower their body to a 10-degree angle
c) lower their body to a 30-degree angle
d) lower their body to a 40-degree angle

Question 15. The following is acceptable to do when helping the client perform the quadricep flexibility test: (section 1)

a) push hard on the clients arm to help the client reach to grab their ankle
b) gently help the client bring their leg towards their buttocks
c) forcefully push on the clients leg to help them bring their leg towards their buttocks
d) all of the above

Question 16. Walking on tip toes is an assessment test for (section 1):

a) cardiovascular
b) flexibility
c) balance
d) strength

Question 17. A kyphotic posture can result from (section 1):

a) sitting in a rounded posture for extended periods of time
b) pectoral overtraining
c) pectoral inflexibility
d) all of the above

Question 18. Simple exercises can help (section 1):

a) improve upper back posture
b) open tight chest muscles
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question 19. ________ is a simple exercise that will help strengthen the quadriceps (section 1):

a) wall isometric
b) wall sit
c) look left/look right
d) push ups

Question 20. Which of the following is an instructional tip that will help the client with simple balance exercises (section 1):

a) place the hands on their head
b) tighten the bicep muscles
c) squeeze the gluteal muscles
d) raise the hands overhead

Question 21. The door stretch improves (section 1):

a) chest flexibility
b) abdominal flexibility
c) hamstring flexibility
d) tricep flexibility

Question 22. Key muscles that provide scapular stabilization are the (section 1):

a) rhomboids and the levator scapula
b) pectorals and triceps
c) infraspinatus and pectorals
d) biceps and pectorals

Question 23. A hunched stance will affect proper arm position and the path of the swing. If you observe the client in this position during the golf observation analysis you should first (section 1):

a) place the hands on the clients ankles
b) place the hands on the clients upper back
c) place the hands on the clients legs
d) place the hands on the clients arms

Question 24. Which of the following is the most common characteristic of a lordoctic posture (section 1):

a) reduced normal inward curve of the spine
b) excessive curvature of the lumbar spine
c) rounded shoulders
d) rounded upper back

Question 25. The kneeling crossover will (section 4):

a) increase gluteal flexibility
b) increase inner thigh flexibility
c) increase hamstring flexibility
d) increase quadricep flexibility

Question 26. A rounded upper back, sunken chest and rounded shoulders are characteristics of which poor posture (section 1):

a) lordosis
b) kyphosis
c) flattened s curve
d) elevated hip

Question 27. Which of the following can lead to swing faults (section 1):

a) a lack of flexibility
b) poor posture
c) not understanding how to swing the golf club properly
d) all of the above

Question 28. Key muscles responsible for trunk rotation are:

a) biceps and chest
b) the oblique and abdominal region
c) the calves and biceps
d) triceps and biceps

Question 29. Overtraining the __________ muscles and undertraining the ___________ muscles may lead to rotator cuff injury:

a) pectorals and biceps
b) triceps and pectorals
c) forearms and pectorals
d) pectorals and infraspinatus

Question 30. Which of the following should you emphasize before the start of each conditioning move (section 1):

a) proper body position
b) proper form
c) proper execution
d) all of the above

Question 31. __________ may require someone or something to provide support against falling when using the G Ball (section 1):

a) older individuals
b) beginners
c) apprehensive individuals
d) all of the above

Question 32. When lying on top of the G Ball (face up) in the base position the back should be (section 1):

a) arched
b) flat or neutral
c) sagging
d) slightly curved

Question 33. To find neutral position (section 1):

a) tighten the gluteal muscles and shift the pelvis from side to side
b) rotate the pelvis between an anterior tilt and a posterior tilt
c) rotate the pelvis between a lateral and posterior tilt
d) rotate the pelvis laterally only

Question 34. When stretching you should instruct the client to (section 1):

a) move slowly
b) bounce up and down to increase the stretch
c) move slowly into a stretch and then return fast
d) use a medicine ball for a greater stretch

Question 35. Which of the following can contribute to poor posture (section 1):

a) stress
b) static positions
c) repetitive motions
d) all of the above

Question 36. Before performing the assessment you should have the client (section 1):

a) stretch
b) walk a mile
c) fill out an informed consent/health history form
d) have something to eat

Question 37. A lower back that is has no curvature would be characteristic of (section 1):

a) a lordotic posture
b) a kyphotic posture
c) an elevated hip posture
d) a flattened s curve posture

Question 38. An abdominal area that protrudes is characteristic of (section 1):

a) a lordotic posture
b) a kyphotic posture
c) an elevated hip posture
d) a flattened s curve posture

Question 39. The arch and lying scapular retraction will help improve which postural problems (section 2):

a) lordosis and flattened s curve
b) lordosis and elevated hip
c) flattened s curve and kyphosis
d) lordosis and rotated hip

Question 40. If the client has trouble when lying face up on top of the ball, have the client (index):

a) hold a table
b) hold the hand
c) place their toes against a wall
d) hold the wall

Question 41. The pelvic raise/with a squeeze helps (section 2):

a) develop the inner thigh muscles to act as stabilizers
b) decrease hip rotation and reinforce level hips
c) promote body awareness and balance
d) all of the above

Question 42. The leaning shoulder squeeze reinforces (section 2):

a) key postural muscles to decrease a flattened lower back
b) key postural muscles to decrease a hunched back
c) the leg muscles to improve an increased curvature of the lower back
d) the abdominal muscles to improve an increased curvature of the lower back

Question 43. Wall sits strengthen key muscles to help improve _________(section 2):

a) lordotic posture
b) a flattened s curve
c) both a and b
d) none of the above

Question 44. When using a resistance cord with a deconditioned client you should start with the (section 4):

a) hard resistance cord
b) light resistance cord
c) medium resistance cord
d) extra hard resistance cord

Question 45. When testing hamstring range of motion the client should lie (section 1):

a) supine
b) prone
c) on their side
d) sitting

Question 46. If the client is able to bring both knees towards their chest without lifting their buttocks or head off the floor they have good ________ flexibility (section 1):

a) hip
b) hamstring
c) trunk
d) abdominal

Question 47. To test the clients external rotator strength you should place the hands (section 1):

a) on the inside of the biceps
b) on the outside of the triceps
c) on the outside the forearms
d) on the inside the forearms

Question 48. The scissor/rotator, strengthens which muscles (section 3):

a) biceps and triceps
b) abductor and adductor muscles
c) chest and triceps
d) quadriceps and ankles

Question 49. The V stretch combo increases range of motion for which muscle (section 4):

a) the erectore spinae
b) the adductor muscle group
c) the deltoids
d) all of the above

Question 50. The exercise - Retract Back/Squeeze Down/Press Back (section 4):

a) helps decrease a rounded upper back
b) strengthens the rhomboids
c) strengthens the triceps
d) all of the above

Question 51. Hamstring curls (section 4):

a) promote balance with the abdominal muscles
b) reinforce firm stabilization of the scapular region
c) promote balance with the quadriceps
d) strengthen the biceps

Question 52. The inner thigh squeeze is an important exercise for someone who needs (section 2):

a) abductor muscle strengthening to improve a lordoctic posture
b) adductor muscle strengthening to improve a lordoctic posture
c) adductor muscle strengthening to improve a flattened curvature of the lower back
d) abductor muscle strengthening a flattened curvature of the lower back

Question 53. The lying external rotation is an important exercise for someone who needs (section 2):

a) internal muscle strengthening to improve a kyphotic posture
b) rotator cuff and posterior deltoid strengthening
c) front deltoid strengthening to improve external rotation
d) bicep strengthening

Question 54. The quadratus lumborum is located (see muscle charts - section 1):

a) as apart of the shoulder complex
b) underneath the chest
c) to the side of the erectore spinae
d) near the biceps

Question 55. A balanced finish position is directly correlated to (section 1):

a) how hard the client is able to swing the club
b) the clients flexibility and posture
c) slicing or topping the golf ball
d) the weight of the golf club

Question 56. The client is 5'8". What size stability ball would the client use (section 1):

a) 45 cm
b) 55 cm
c) 65 cm
d) 75 cm

Question 57. Angle bicep curls will (section 4):

a) help develop control for the backswing
b) reinforce the muscles for the downswing to the finish
c) promote improved balance
d) all of the above

Question 58. When performing the exercise, cross/lift/pull you should secure the door anchor (section 4):

a) low to the ground
b) midway up the door
c) high up the door
d) none of the above

Question 59. The _______ increases torso flexibility for the turn (section 4):

a) the V stretch combo
b) the pull roll combo
c) the kneeling crossover
d) all of the above

Question 60. When swinging the golf club wrist strength and flexibility are important (section 1):

a) for hinging and unhinging
b) to help prevent golfers elbow
c) for bringing the club to the top
d) all of the above

Question 61. When sitting on the ball the knees should be (section 1):

a) lower than the hips (closer to the floor)
b) higher than the hips
c) level with the hips
d) bent at a 60 degree angle

Question 62. Flexibility is important for all golfers because it helps individuals (section 1):

a) achieve an arched position at the finish
b) develop a full balanced turn
c) encourage improper weight shifting
d) top the ball

Question 63. When instructing the client with the hip lift, you should first position the ball under: (section 3)

a) both feet
b) the knees
c) one foot only
d) the calves

Question 64. The vastus lateralis and the vastus medalis (see muscle charts - section 1):

a) provide upper body stability
b) provide upper body strength
c) provide lower body stability
d) reinforce upper body strength

Question 65. The adductor brevis and the pectineus are found in the (see muscle charts - section 1):

a) hip
b) buttocks
c) hamstring
d) inner thigh

Question 66. A benefit of using the resistance cord for golf conditioning: (section 4)

a) to reinforce movement patterns of the golf swing:
b) for additional strength benefits
c) to vary the routine
d) all of the above

Question 67. Golfers strengthen the leg muscles for (section 1):

a) power production and balance
b) hand control
c) arm control
d) none of the above

Question 68. These muscles are responsible for pulling the shoulders around to the top (section 1):

a) the quadriceps
b) the hamstrings
c) the obliques
d) the biceps

Question 69. The quadratus lumborum is important for the golfer to keep stretched for:

a) inner thigh flexibility for rotational movements
b) quadricep flexibility to provide power
c) lower back flexibility for the turn
d) none of the above

Question 70. The evaluation tests that you perform with the client are most useful (section 1):

a) as a baseline measurement
b) to make comparisons with other clients
c) to make comparisons with the norm
d) to show to the clients health care provider

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