Flexibility Learning Objectives 1 To understand the different

Flexibility Learning Objectives 1. To understand the different types of flexibility and when they are used in sport. 2. To explain the factors that affect flexibility. 3. To know how to evaluate flexibility, including the advantages and disadvantages. 4. To understand the types of training to develop flexibility. 5. To explain the adaptations that take place in the body due to flexibility training.

1. What is the difference between static and dynamic flexibility? 2. Which pictures relate to static and dynamic flexibility? 3. What skills in sport require static and dynamic flexibility?

Be the teacher! Libby – Evaluation of flexibility & Static stretching Tom – Factors affecting flexibility & Isometric stretching Brandon – Dynamic stretching & Ballistic stretching Jake – Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation Each take a topic, complete the task, take notes and then be ready to teach other what you have learnt. Take notes on each other’s topics.

Extension 1. How can overload be used, using the FITT principle to improve a performer’s flexibility? 2. What other factors may affect flexibility? 3. Where in your sport is flexibility important and why?

Evaluation of flexibility Why is it important to monitor flexibility? What is one way of evaluating flexibility? Advantages Disadvantages What is another way of evaluating flexibility? Advantages Disadvantages Give some examples of the normative data for flexibility.

Static stretching Advantages: Basic principles of static stretching: Disadvantages: Active stretching Passive stretching Examples:

Factors affecting flexibility Factor 1: Factor 2: Factor 3: The effect on flexibility: Explanation: Factor 4: Factor 5: The effect on flexibility: Explanation:

Isometric stretching Advantages: Basic principles of isometric stretching: Disadvantages: Examples:

Dynamic stretching Advantages: Basic principles of dynamic stretching: Disadvantages: Examples:

PNF stretching Advantages: Basic principles of PNF stretching: Disadvantages: Examples:

Ballistic stretching Advantages: Basic principles of ballistic stretching: Disadvantages: Examples: