flexibility

Question 1

why is flexibility important?

Answer 1

• good for sport performance
• to reduce injury
• make sure flexibility does not get worse

Question 2

why do we measure flexibility?

Answer 2

• to identify postural issues
• to monitor the effects of athletic training (ex: more mass/muscle =less flexible)

Question 3

why must warm-ups be consistent?

Answer 3

in order to have accurate testing scores before/after

Question 4

what are the different types of ways to assess flexibility?

Answer 4

1) trunk forward flexion
2) YMCA sit & reach test
3) Goniometry
4) indirect measures: shoulder flexion
5) indirect measures: back extension