Title: Explain safe techniques to enhance joint range of motion of major muscle groups.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II (14062-II) > Section: Preventing Injuries

Explanation should include safe stretching techniques appropriate to the targeted muscle groups. It should include techniques to increase joint range of motion, using a variety of equipment and techniques reflecting age, sport/activity, gender, and other individual considerations. An explanation should accompany each demonstrated technique.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are key elements of safe and appropriate stretching techniques?
- Why are proper stretching techniques important in injury prevention?
- How do static, ballistic, dynamic, and PNF stretching differ? How could each be used in an injury prevention program?
- What types of equipment are used to enhance joint range of motion?
- How is joint range of motion measured?
- How can flexibility be enhanced in situations with little or no traditional equipment?
- How do age, sport/activity, gender, and other individual considerations factor in the development of a flexibility program?
- What is the relationship between the agonist and antagonist in joint range of motion?

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Chapter 7 Flexibility Training Concepts

- Explain the effects of muscle imbalances on the human movement system (kinetic chain).
- Provide a scientific rationale for the use of an integrated flexibility training program.
- Differentiate between the various types of flexibility techniques.
- Perform and instruct appropriate flexibility techniques for given situations.