Self-Assessment of Flexibility

Question 1

This is the range of motion in a joint or group of joints or the ability to move joints effectively through a complete range of motion.

Answer 1

Flexibility

Question 2

Flexible Training Exercises includes:

Answer 2

Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi

Question 3

Three components that affects flexibility:

Answer 3

Joint Structure (Hereditary)
Elasticity & Length (Regular Flexibility)
Nervous System (Regular Flexibility)

Question 4

Three components that affects flexibility:

Answer 4

Joint Structure (Hereditary)
Elasticity & Length (Regular Flexibility)
Nervous System (Regular Flexibility)

Question 5

What are the three types of stretching to improve flexibility?

Answer 5

Static Stretching
Dynamic Stretching
Active Isolated Stretching

Question 6

StretchingTypes. You move INTO a position that lengthens a target muscle and hold the position for 15-30 seconds.

Answer 6

Static Stretching

Question 7

StretchingTypes. You move IN AND OUT of a position that lengthens a target muscle.

It involves moving through a joint’s full range of motion either slowly or quickly to mimic a functional activity.

Answer 7

Dynamic Stretching

Question 8

StretchingTypes. You move your joint through a complete range of motion, holding the endpoint briefly, then return to the starting point and repeat.

Answer 8

Active Isolated Stretching

Question 9

2 basic ways to test flexibility:

Answer 9

Zipper Test. to test the shoulder flexibility.
V-Sit and Reach. to measures the flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles.