12.1

Question 1

Flexibility

Answer 1

Ability to move joints through their full range of motion

Question 2

Warm up

Answer 2

Series of exercises to get body ready

Question 3

Benefits of flexibility

Answer 3

Improves physical function, posture, cramps, relieve stress

Question 4

What influences flexibility

Answer 4

Hereditary(anatomical differences) Body build(how body is built) gender(females are more flexible) age(younger people more flexible)

Question 5

ROM exercises

Answer 5

Requires joints to move through ROM

Question 6

Static stretching

Answer 6

Maintain a position without pain for 10-30 seconds

Question 7

PNF stretching

Answer 7

Contract muscles before stretching(used by athletes)

Question 8

Ballistic Stretching

Answer 8

Bobbing motions while stretching

Question 9

Dynamic stretching

Answer 9

Continuous movement while stretching

Question 10

Why is it important to balance strength and flexibility

Answer 10

Balanced muscles are able to apply equal force to joints