Title: Develop a safe flexibility program for healthy individuals.
Course: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training II (14062-II) > Section: Preventing Injuries

Development should reflect appropriate safety precautions and an understanding of

- age
- sport or activity
- gender
- overall condition
- individual considerations.

The flexibility program should include the following steps:

- Assess status.
- Establish goals.
- Develop a beginning exercise program.
- Instruct in safe and appropriate technique.
- Initiate progressive program.
- Assess and modify program over time.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is current flexibility status assessed?
- What are the different types of flexibility goals?
- How are appropriate flexibility goals determined for an individual?
- What are the criteria for progression?
- When is it appropriate or necessary to establish new goals?