HMS, TIP NSE-Bank 22b

With reference to a specific sport, explain how pre-exercise assessment of an athlete can assist in developing a flexibility training program for them. (4 marks)

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Sport: Rowing

Pre-exercise assessment should be conducted to establish the rower’s baseline flexibility before developing a training program.
A shoulder over/under test could be used to measure muscle length and identify any imbalances between the shoulders.
The results can then be used to individualise the flexibility program, targeting identified weaknesses through appropriate exercises and the number of sessions required.

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Sport: Rowing

Pre-exercise assessment should be conducted to establish the rower’s baseline flexibility before developing a training program.
A shoulder over/under test could be used to measure muscle length and identify any imbalances between the shoulders.
The results can then be used to individualise the flexibility program, targeting identified weaknesses through appropriate exercises and the number of sessions required.