Lloyd Dean

Stretching

ObjectivesBy the end of the lesson you should be able

to:

Describe the importance of flexibility training

List the differing types of stretching; StaticActive PassiveBallistic

FlexibilityRange of movement possible at a joint

By increasing range of movement, injuries can be prevented

Performance can be improved

Various different stretching techniques;StaticActivePassiveBallistic

Static StretchingStationary stretching

10– 40 Seconds slowly

Active StretchingStretch with no

assistance other than muscles

Bring leg up and holding it there without anything

Hold for 10 – 15 seconds

Passive StretchingSimilar to static stretching but a partner or

apparatus would supply force for stretch

Ballistic StretchingTrying to force a certain

part of body beyond its normal range of motion

Bounce stretching

In unconditioned athletes, injury rates are high

Ensure you or your clients are fully conditioned before attempting these stretches

ObjectivesYou should now be able to:

Describe the importance of flexibility training

List the differing types of stretching; StaticActive PassiveBallistic