flexibility, Balance and coordination Flashcards
(6 cards)
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Flexibility
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Flexibility is the range of movement around a joint. It is the interaction between the body’s skeletal and muscular systems to allow a full and unimpeded range of joint movement to muscle actions
2
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Factors affecting flexibility
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*type of joint
*Warm up
*Sex
*Age
*Length of muscles at rest
3
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Balance
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Balance is the ability of the body to remain in a state of equilibrium while performing a desired task
4
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Factors affecting balance
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Age- as age
Ears
Muscle strength
5
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Coordination
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Is the ability to use different parts of the body together smoothly and efficiently. It comes from the interaction of neural, muscular and skeletal body systems
6
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Factors which affect coordination
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Neurological conditions
Muscle strength and endurance
Stage of learning
