flexibility

Question 1

what is flexibility

Answer 1

range of motion about a joint

Question 2

why is flexibility important to sports performers

Answer 2

avoids over stretching
decreases injuries
improves performance

Question 3

what is static flexibility

Answer 3

range of motion about a joint without reference to speed of movement

Question 4

what is dynamic flexibility

Answer 4

range of motion about a joint with reference to speed of movement. good static flexibility is important for good dynamic flexibility

Question 5

what is static active flexibility

Answer 5

unloved a voluntary contraction to move a joint bush past its point of resistance. surrounding/opposing muscles are used to hold a position

Question 6

what is static passive flexibility

Answer 6

a partner or aid moves a joint past it’s point of resistance

Question 7

factors effecting flexibility

Answer 7

-type of joint
-length and elasticity of surrounding connective tissue
-gender
-age

Question 8

effect of type of joint on flexibility

Answer 8

ball and socket have great range of motion
the size and shape of articulating bones limit of aid flexibility

Question 9

effect of length and elasticity of surrounding connective tissue on flexibility

Answer 9

the greater the length and elasticity the greater the ROM
greater length means a greater stretch before the stretch reflex mechanism kicks in giving it greater ROM

Question 10

effects of gender on flexibility

Answer 10

females are more flexible
females have higher levels of oestrogen and relaxin which is a hormone that increases tissue elasticity

Question 11

effects of age on flexibility

Answer 11

flexibility is greatest in childhood and decreases with age
this decline is largely due to a loss of elasticity in connective tissues