Sports Coaching Flexibility

A passive stretch (multiple answers)

• Does not involve the use of a partner

• Uses a partner or equipment

• Is a form of static stretch

• Is a form of dynamic stretch

An active stretch (multiple answers)

• Does not involve the use of a partner

• Uses a partner or equipment

• Is a form of static stretch

• Is a form of dynamic stretch

A static stretch should be held to a point where it is painful to achieve improved flexibility?

• True

• False

Dynamic stretches are (multiple answers)

• Used in a warm up

• More sport specific

• Involve uncontrolled movement

• Commonly performed in a cool down

Which of the following are dynamic stretches?(multiple answers)

• Open the gate

• Leg swings

• Back taps

• Plank

Ballistic stretching is a form of static stretching only used by athletes

• True

• False

Which of the following are true of ballistic stretches? (multiple anwers)

• Involve a partner

• Involve movement

• Higher risk of muscular injury

• Sport specific

Which type of people are most likely to use ballistic stretching?(multiple answers)

• Elderly

• Triple jumper

• 100 M sprinter

• Pregnant person

Which type of people are most likely to use ballistic stretching?(multiple answers)

• Elderly

• Triple jumper

• 100 M sprinter

• Pregnant person

Benefits of flexibility training include (multiple answers)

• Good calorie burner

• Reduced injury risk

• Improve range of movement at joints

• Preparation of muscles for exercise