1. B.3 – Fitness training methods for: Flexibility training

2. Outcomes All: Know what flexibility is, and what training methods improve flexibility. Most: Identify sporting examples of where flexibility is required. Some: Explain why sports performers require different levels of flexibility

3. In this picture.......

4. What is flexibility? Write down as many words that you can think of that relate to flexibility Flexibility is :

5. Static Flexibility Training What are the two types of static flexibility training ? Which type of training involves the performer stretching the muscle? What is used to help the stretching in passive stretching? Read through the example on the sheet and come up with your own.

6. Ballistic Flexibility Training Fast, jerky movements http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZpETMp S5vs

7. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation How could you shorten Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation?

8. PNF

9. Performer has the help of a partner or an immovable object to provide resistance The limb is pushed to stretch further than you can stretch alone Muscle is held for 6-10 seconds, where no movement takes place The muscle is relaxed before repeating and pushing further

10. What sports need flexibility? List as many sports that you can think of that need flexibility:

11. Task Choose your favourite sport. Fold a piece of A4 paper in ½ three times creating 8 small boxes. In each box draw a diagram of a stretch that is suitable for your chosen sport or activity. Start with the upper body and finish with the lower body.

12. Recap What is the difference between:

13. Recap What is the difference between:

14. Which picture is showing PNF ? ABC Tell the person next to you why.