Understanding Range of Motion
A Grade 6 Physical Education worksheet focusing on understanding and improving range of motion in various joints of the human body.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will help you understand the importance of range of motion and how it affects your body.
1. Range of motion refers to how far you can move a or joint.
2. Having good range of motion helps prevent and improve athletic performance.
3. Stretching exercises can help your range of motion.
1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of good range of motion?
Reduced risk of injury
Increased flexibility
Decreased athletic performance
Better posture
2. Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Hinge joint (e.g., knee)
Ball-and-socket joint (e.g., shoulder)
Pivot joint (e.g., neck)
Gliding joint (e.g., wrist)
1. Describe two benefits of having good range of motion in your daily life.
2. Name two types of exercises that can help improve your flexibility and range of motion.
1. It is important to warm up before stretching to improve range of motion.
True
False
2. Only athletes need to worry about their range of motion.
True
False
Identify three different joints in the human body and describe a movement they allow. Refer to the image for examples.