Fitness for Life 1 Quarter 1 - Steinert_1: Assignment #7.1 Flexibility Activities

Assignment #7.1 Flexibility Activities

Assignment 7.1
Flexibility

Objective	Standards: Minnesota State Physical Education Benchmarks 4 Students will demonstrate their knowledge of flexibility activities by providing two stretches for each of the following areas, neck, shoulders, upper arms, forearms, back, chest, waist, hips, thighs, and calves.

Resources	What is Flexibility? Flexibility is the range of motion around a joint (USDHHS, 1996 as adapted from Wilmore & Costill, 1994). Good flexibility in the joints can help prevent injuries through all stages of life. If you want to improve your flexibility, try activities that lengthen the muscles such as swimming, gymnastics or a basic stretching program. What is Flex Appeal? The Department of Kinesiology and Health at Georgia State University says that like aerobic endurance and muscle strength, flexibility provides anti-aging benefits. Who can learn? Everyone can learn to stretch, regardless of age or flexibility. When can you improve flexibility? ANY time is a good time: * In the morning * After sitting or standing for long periods * Any time you feel tense or stiff * At odd times like watching T.V., reading, or sitting and talking Why should you maintain your flexibility? As you age, your muscles tighten and range of motion in a joint can be minimized. This can put a halt to active lifestyles and even hinder day- to- day , normal motions. A regular stretching program can help lengthen your muscles and restore youthful activity. * To relax your mind and "tune up" your body * To preserve range of motion * To maintain flexibility * To prevent injury during exercise * To prepare the muscles for more vigorous activity * To help develop body awareness * To promote circulation Flexibility Websites The primary way to maintain or improve your flexibility is to take the time to stretch. The websites listed below have short video clips with a wide variety of stretches that will certainly help maintain or improve your flexibility. Look at each one before continuing. Flexibility Activities #1 When you get to this site, click on a muscle group under Exercise Illustrations, than choose a stretching exercise. Flexibility Activities #2

Assignment	Using the websites listed above in the learning section, provide one stretch for each of the following areas: * Neck * Shoulders * Upper Arms * Forearms * Back * Chest * Waist * Hips * Thighs * Calves Assignment Instructions:

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