Health-Related Skill:

FLEXIBILTY
Here starts the
lesson!
“ Flexibility
is the key to
stability.”
—JOHN WOODEN
2
itle. P5
Book T
 Table of
Contents!
Overview
Flexibility is health-related Activity
component of physical fitness.
Execute sit and reach
and zipper test accurately.

Topic Features
• Importance of Flexibility
• Sit and Reach
• Zipper Test
 01
WHAT IS
FLEXIBILITY?
FLEXIBILIT
Y

“Flexibility is health-related
component of physical
fitness that relates to the
range of motion available at a
joint.”
- Wilmore et.al 1994
 02
THE
IMPORTANCE OF
FLEXIBILITY
IMPORTANCE OF
FLEXIBILITY
● Fewer injuries and less pain

● Improved posture and balance

● A positive state of mind

● Greater strength

● Improved physical performance

 03
SIT AND REACH
PURPOSE:
To test the flexibility of the lower
extremities (particularly the trunk).

EQUIPMENT
:● Tape measure
● Meter stick

● Ruler
 04
ZIPPER TEST
PURPOSE:
To test the flexibility of the shoulder
girdle.

EQUIPMENT
:● Tape measure
● Ruler