Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health - Study Guide | HHP 1250, Study notes of Health sciences

Download Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health - Study Guide | HHP 1250 and more Study notes Health sciences in PDF only on Docsity! Chapter 6: Maintaining Flexibility and Back Health Study Guide Introduction 1. Define flexibility and range of motion What are the benefits of stretching and flexibility? 1. Improved mobility, posture and _____________ 2. Healthy ____________ and pain management. 3. Muscle relaxation and __________________________ 4. Possible reduction of ___________________________ What determines your flexibility? 1. Static is ______________ flexibility where as dynamic is ________. 2. Individual factors a. T or F – genetics does influence flexibility b. T or F - females are more flexible than males in the hips c. T or F – for age, the phrase “use it or lose it” applies d. T or F – body type affects flexibility but typically at the extremes e. T or F – inactivity reduces flexibility f. T or F – Certain medical conditions can affect flexibility How can you assess your flexibility? 1. See Section I and Section II for Lab 6.1 for descriptions and pictures. How can you plan a good stretching program? 1. Apply the FITT program a. F refers to _______________ and the guideline is to stretch at least ____ to _____ times per week. b. I refers to _____________ and the guide is to stretch to __________________________ c. T refers to ___________and a stretch should be held between ____ and _____ seconds d. T refers to ____________. Differentiate between static, dynamic, ballistic and PNF. How can you prevent of manage back pain (pg. 177) Understanding the primary causes of back pain.