What Stretching Actually Does to Your Body

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Physical Education
Health Education

Grade(s)

6, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

Have you ever wondered what stretching actually does to your muscles and your body? What is the best way to stretch? And why are some people...stretchier than others? Those questions and more will be explored in this TED-Ed video.

Health Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

HE19.6.1.2

List ways to reduce or prevent injuries and illness.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 6

PE19.6.3.7

Explain the role of warm-ups and cool-downs before and after physical activity and show correct techniques and methods of stretching.

Physical Education (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Beginning Kinesiology - Level 1

PE19.BK1.1.3

Exhibit competency in one or more specialized skills in health-related fitness activities.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

Other

License Type

PD

Resource Provider other

TED-Ed

Accessibility

Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
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