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AQA GCSE · Question 11.1 · The Human Body and Movement in Physical Activity and Sport
Define 'flexibility'.
Define 'flexibility'.
How to approach this question
State the standard definition of flexibility, ensuring you mention both 'range of movement' and 'joint'.
Full Answer
Flexibility is the range of movement possible at a joint.
Flexibility is a component of physical fitness that refers to the ability of a joint or series of joints to move through an unrestricted, pain-free range of motion. It is specific to each joint in the body.
Common mistakes
Simply saying 'being bendy' or 'how far you can stretch' without referring to the joint and its range of movement.
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