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Thursday 12th May9am 11am FLEXIBILITY

Starter activityWrite down a key/related word for this topic area for as manyletters of the alphabet asyou can (5 minutes)

Examples:

ATPBody CompositionContraction

Define flexibility

Discuss the factors that affect flexibility

Explain how to test flexibility

Design a training programme to improve flexibility

Describe how the body adapts to flexibility training

Learning objectives for todayWhat is the above sentence describing?

The range of movement available at a joint

Flexibility is required in all sports not just the obvious ones like gymnastics.

What are the two dimensions of flexibility?

Static Flexibility Need this for good dynamic flexibility

The maximum ability of a muscle to lengthen under controle.g. stretching (hamstrings)

Dynamic Flexibility

The maximum ability of a muscle to lengthenwhen performing an action at speede.g. javelin thrower launching the javelinDimensions of flexibility

There are many factors that determine flexibility

These factors can be

INTERNALand EXTERNAL

Use your textbooks (5 minutes)

List 3 internal and 3 external factors that contribute to the flexibility of a performer

Work on your own or together

Factors affecting flexibilityFactors affecting flexibility

The Sit and Reach Test

The most easily accessible test is this one

- indicates flexibility in hamstrings and lower back

TESTING FLEXIBILITY

Why is it important to warm up?

Use your textbook to find the answers

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