Module 1-1 Student Notes – Influences on Flexibility
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Flexibility – a joints ability to move through its full range of motion
Range of Motion -degrees of motion allowed around a joint
Types of Joints:
1. Ball and Socket - large ROM; found in shoulder and hip
2. Hinge Joint – allow only forward and backward movement; found in knees and elbows
3. Pivot joint – allow pivoting and rotation; found in the neck
4. Gliding joint – allow bones to glide over each other; found in wrists and ankles
Factors that aect Flexibility
1. Heredity – some people are just more flexible in their joints, tendons, and ligaments
2. Gender -Females are generally more flexible
3. Age -Younger kids are more flexible
a. Elasticity - ability of connective tissue to stretch and give
b. Body Temperature – flexibility can change 20% with increase or decrease in body temperature
4. Injuries - scar tissue forms after an injury and limits flexibility
5. Body fat % -Excess body fat restricts movement
6. Activity level – inactivity decreases a person’s movement/flexibility
Prevention of loss of elasticity
●Stretch regularly
●Maintain proper body weight
●Participate in:
o Aerobic activities
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