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An overview of the three types of flexibility training - static stretching, ballistic stretching, and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) - as part of the BTEC First Award in Fitness for Sport and Exercise. Learn about the benefits, techniques, and applications of each method.
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Unit 1 – Fitness for Sport & Exercise
Flexibility is important for all sports performers. The principle of specificity should be applied to flexibility training – you should stretch the muscle groups that will be used in your sport. There are three types of flexibility training methods.
Helps you to reduce the risk of muscle soreness and injury. There are two types of static stretching-
Uses the force of limb movement to stretch muscles beyond their normal range of movement. The movements are fast and jerky and usually involve bouncing through the full range of movement. These types of bouncing movements mean that there is the potential for injury. Ballistic stretching can incorporate sport-specific movements and can form a useful part of a warm up.
Extension What are the three types of flexibility training and can you give a description of what each of them are? (3)
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