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?