Module 5: Flexibility

Lesson 1 - Basic Anatomy and Benefits of Flexibility

Flexibility is an important aspect in all areas of activity and life. It can have positive effects on aging, quality of life, injury prevention, and some specific aspects of sports performance. By understanding the different anatomical tissues and their functions, along with the benefits of warming up, cooling down, and stretching, you will gain a better understanding of the importance and benefits of flexibility.

The DoDEA standards addressed in this lesson are:
PEFPESK1: participate fully and communicate cooperatively with others; PEFPESK2: perform activities safely and follow rules of etiquette and ethical behavior; PEFPESK5:accept the decisions of and respond positively to teachers/officials in charge of games/activities; PEFPESK6:choose healthful physical activities to experience fun, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction; PEFPESK9: self-initiate behaviors that contribute to personal and partner/group effort; PEFPE1a: demonstrate proper form and execution of warm-up and cool-down exercises specific to selected physical fitness development activities; PEFPE2g: record and analyze progress in reaching personal fitness development goals in an aerobic fitness development program.

The DoDEA standards addressed in this lesson are:

PEFPESK1: participate fully and communicate cooperatively with others;
PEFPESK2: perform activities safely and follow rules of etiquette and ethical behavior;
PEFPESK5:accept the decisions of and respond positively to teachers/officials in charge of games/activities;
PEFPESK6:choose healthful physical activities to experience fun, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction;
PEFPESK9: self-initiate behaviors that contribute to personal and partner/group effort;

PEFPE1a: demonstrate proper form and execution of warm-up and cool-down exercises specific to selected physical fitness development activities;
PEFPE2g: record and analyze progress in reaching personal fitness development goals in an aerobic fitness development program.

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