flexibility

Question 1

define flexibility

Answer 1

the range of motion around a joint or series of joints

Question 2

define static and dynamic flexibility

Answer 2

static: the range of motion around a joint in a still position

dynamic: the range of motion around a joint moving at speed

Question 3

what are the four factors that affect flexibility

Answer 3

type of joint: ball and socket joints have a greater range of motion

length of surrounding connective tissue: longer the length, the greater the range of motion

gender: females have greater flexibility due to higher levels of oestrogen and relaxin

age: the younger you are, the more flexible you are

Question 4

advantages and disadvantages of sit and reach test

Answer 4

+ equipment is relatively cheap
+ test is easy to administer

• only measures static flexibility in the lower back and hip joints

Question 5

advantages and disadvantages of goniometry

Answer 5

+ equipment is relatively cheap
+ can be used to measure flexibility at any joint

• can be difficult to locate the joint centre

Question 6

adaptations of flexibility

Answer 6

increased resting length of muscle

increased elasticity of muscle

Question 7

define dynamic stretching

Answer 7

using a controlled movement, bounce or swinging motion to tae a joint to the limit of its range of motion

Question 8

define ballistic stretching

Answer 8

vigorous swinging or bouncing movements