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Posture (Middle/High School)

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Question 1 of 15

Fill in the blank: ___ posture leads to feeling good in your shoulders, neck, and back.

A

Good

B

Bad

C

Relaxed

D

Lazy

Question 2 of 15

Fill in the blank: ___ posture leads to stiffness.

A

Good

B

Bad

C

Relaxed

D

Lazy

Question 3 of 15

What’s another name for your spinal column?

A

Ventricles

B

Arteries

C

Vertebrae

D

Craniums

Question 4 of 15

True or False: The vertebrae start at the base of our head and move all the way to our tail bone.

A

True

B

False

Question 5 of 15

Select the best answer: When we slouch, we put a lot of pressure on ___ because they are attached to our vertebrae.

A

Our intestines, spleen, and other organs

B

Our brain

C

Our joints

D

Our muscles, tendons, and ligaments

Question 6 of 15

Fill in the blank: When we have poor posture, we experience ___ in our body.

A

Tightness

B

Health

C

Full range of motion

D

Friction

Question 7 of 15

True or False: Because tightness in our body inhibits free range of motion, our back muscles can become weak and underdeveloped.

A

True

B

False

Question 8 of 15

What are some negative effects of bad posture?

(Select all that apply)
A

Getting tired and fatigued faster

B

Having tense and tight muscles

C

Being unable to move freely

D

Feeling the stress and strain of gravity

E

Feeling pain in your back and neck

F

Getting tension headaches

Question 9 of 15

Fill in the blank: One of the stresses on our body is ___, the force which keeps us on the ground.

A

Energy

B

Memory loss

C

Gravity

D

Barometric pressure

Question 10 of 15

True or False: The less upright our head and shoulders stay, the less stress gravity puts on our body.

A

True

B

False

Question 11 of 15

Which practice will NOT improve your posture?

(Select all that apply)
A

Standing more often

B

Imagining you’re standing against a straight wall

C

Keeping your chin at a 90 degree angle

D

Looking down

E

Slouching in your comfy chair

Question 12 of 15

True or False: If you stand and sit up straight, your body will eventually get used to good posture.

A

True

B

False

Question 13 of 15

Which parts of the body should we keep against the imaginary wall to check our posture?

A

Knees, thighs, calves, arms

B

Forehead, chin, shoulders, toes

C

Back of head, shoulders, low back, calves

Question 14 of 15

What are 2 major causes of poor posture for most people today?

A

Sleeping and reading

B

Excessive sitting and electronics

C

Weight lifting and running

D

Studying and working

Question 15 of 15

What’s a helpful solution to harmful posture habits formed by phone and tablet use?

(Select all that apply)
A

Spend less time on your phone and tablet

B

Bring the handheld devices up to eye level

C

Take a deep breath and hope for the best

D

Crack your neck and knuckles

E

Wear blue light blocking glasses

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