Basic Stretching

Basic Stretches

Learning Intentions

• I am learning the benefits of stretching

• I am learning how to perform certain basic stretches

Success Criteria

• I can explain the benefits of stretching

• I am can explain in detail how to perform certain dynamic stretches

DO NOW

In a breakout session name 5 different types of stretches you remember doing in elementary school, compare them with your group members and discuss how it made you feel.

Class Activity

• Complete the importance of stretching Edpuzzle

• You will have 7 minutes to complete this

• Afterwards we will discuss the answers

Benefits of Stretching (https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-stretching)

• Increases Flexibility

• Increases Range of Motion

• Increases Bloodflow (helps prevent high blood pressure)

• Improves Performance

• Improves Posture

• Stress Reliever

• Helps Decrease Headaches 

Let's warm up! (Youtube video)

Students make sure you have an area that is clear and be ready to participate in a basic dynamic stretch.

Multiple Choice

Working out without stretching increases the chance of injury

• true

• false

Multiple Choice

Stretching increases the following:

• bloodflow

• flexibility

• range of motion

• all of the above

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a benefit of stretching:

• Increased flexibility

• Feelings of calmness

• Weight Gain

• Better posture

Multiple Choice

Stretching can increase athletic performance.

• True

• False

Exit Ticket

Please complete your jamboard exit ticket and answer "Explain how stretching before and after a workout can play a role in your health. Use information from the edpuzzle, quizzizz or class discussions to support your answer."