Flexibility Types

Question 1

What is flexibility?

Answer 1

The ability to move all joints fluidly through their complete range of movement

Question 2

What are the 3 types of stretching?

Answer 2

Static, ballistic and PNF

Question 3

What is static stretching?

Answer 3

When an individual holds the position, keeping the body drill for the duration of the stretch (5-10 seconds)

Question 4

What is ballistic stretching?

Answer 4

Involved fast, jerky movements involving the whole range of the joints motion

Question 5

What is the PNF stretching?

Answer 5

Performed with someone so something to create a resistance. Stretch to max - hold for 6-10 seconds - relax - repeat

Question 6

What are 2 different types of static stretching?

Answer 6

Static active and static passive

Question 7

What is static active?

Answer 7

Where athlete performs the stretch independently by applying internal force

Question 8

What is static passive?

Answer 8

Requires the help of another person or object to apply external force