flexibility and stretching Flashcards
what is ballistic stretching
where you use an object or someone else to help you stretch
what are the advantages of ballistic stretching
can be made sport specific
can stretch beyond your range of motion
what are the disadvantages of ballistic stretching
can cause injury
what is proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation
form of passive stretching, can develop flexibility, mobility and strength. your partner pushes on muscles as hard as they can for 6-10 seconds.
what is plyometric training
Eccentric contraction- lengthings
concentic contraction - shorting
what components of fitness does plyometric training develop
speed
power
what are the advantages of plyometric training
can be adapted to many sports
what are the disadvantages of plyometric training
not suitable of younger trainers
what is static stretching
helps reduce risk of injury, can be performed independently or with the help of someone else.
what are the two types of static stretching
active
passive
advantages of static stretching
low risk of injury and easy to carry out
disadvantages of static stretching
only stretches muscles in the bodys range of motion and is not always beneficial.
what two types of training develops strength, muscular and power.
circuit
weight training
what is circuit training
where there is multiple stations and you spend a set time at each with a break in between each one
what are the advantages of weight training
allows strength to be developed
