Advanced Stretching and MET

Course Structure

• INTRODUCTION

1. How to study the course
2. What you will learn

• FLEXIBILITY FUNDAMENTALS

1. Introduction to flexibility fundamentals
2. What is flexibility?
3. Types of stretching
4. Order of stretches
5. Stretching guidelines
6. Contraindications to stretching
7. Summary

• ADVANCED STRETCHES

1. Introduction to advanced stretches
2. Advanced stretches
3. Summary

• ADVANCED PARTNER ASSISTED STRETCHES

1. Introduction to advanced partner assisted stretches
2. Assisted stretches
3. Summary

• EQUIPMENT ASSISTED STRETCHES

1. Introduction to equipment assisted stretches
2. Stretching with bands
3. Wall assisted
4. Summary

• MET AND PNF

1. Introduction to MET and PNF
2. Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
3. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
4. Summary

• COURSE SUMMARY AND ASSESSMENT

1. Course summary
2. Knowledge check

These are the learning outcomes offered from this course

• Define the terms flexibility and mobility and explain the difference between the two.
• Describe how to design safe and effective flexibility training routines by considering individual goals, current fitness level, and any contraindications.
• Describe the key principles and techniques of MET and PNF stretching and how they can be effectively utilised to improve flexibility.
• Explain how to assess an individual’s current flexibility level using various assessment methods
• Explain how to instruct a variety of advanced flexibility exercises.