Flexibility

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1. What is the definition of static flexibility?

  • The maximum range of movement around a joint, not taking into account speed
  • Being flexible without moving
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2. What is the definition of dynamic flexibility?

  • The maximum range of movement around a joint taking speed of movement into account
  • Flexing whilst moving

3. Give an example for dynamic flexibility

  • A straddle jump
  • A lunge

4. Give an example of static flexibility

  • Contraction of the hamstring through the lunging movement
  • A straddle jump

5. To whom is static flexibility important to?

  • People needing to hold static balance e.g dancers and gymnasts
  • No one
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