Lab 4
Flexibility and Muscular Endurance Fitness Assessment |
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Flexibility is the capacity
of a joint to move easily through its full range of motion. Poor flexibility
may prevent you from performing simple daily tasks, cause neck and lower
back pain, and lead to injuries in both every day activities, such as
bending and lifting, or more vigorous activities, such as running. Flexibility
tends to declines with inactivity and age, mainly due to lack of performing
flexibility activities, but can be improved at any fitness level or age.
In this laboratory you will perform the sit-and-reach test to assess the
flexibility of your posterior hip. Because range of motion is joint-specific,
the rating of the sit-and-reach test does not necessarily indicate your
general flexibility. You may already have a good sense of your own flexibility
and a specific area of your body you need to work on.
There are many benefits to having
healthy strong muscles. When your muscles are in good shape not only do
they function more effectively in your daily activities, but they help
you to look and feel better. If your muscles do not get adequate physical
activity as you age, they will waste away and you will loose muscle mass
and tone. This can start in your 20's. Getting regular physical activity
will help prevent muscle atrophy while helping to maintain a great quality
of life at any age.
- Flexibility
assessment
- In this lab you will use the Sit-and-reach test to measure posterior
hip flexibility.
- Muscular
Fitness Assessment
- In this lab you will be assessing muscular endurance by performing
the Push-up and Curl-up test.
- Please follow the due date listed in the Calendar of Assignments.
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