flexibility Flashcards
1
Q
why is flexibility important?
A
- good for sport performance
- to reduce injury
- make sure flexibility does not get worse
2
Q
why do we measure flexibility?
A
- to identify postural issues
- to monitor the effects of athletic training (ex: more mass/muscle =less flexible)
3
Q
why must warm-ups be consistent?
A
in order to have accurate testing scores before/after
4
Q
what are the different types of ways to assess flexibility?
A
1) trunk forward flexion
2) YMCA sit & reach test
3) Goniometry
4) indirect measures: shoulder flexion
5) indirect measures: back extension
