AVALIAÇÃO DA FLEXIBILIDADE EM ALUNAS NA FASE PRÉ E PÓS-PÚBERE DE UMA ESCOLA PÚBLICA ESTADUAL DA CIDADE DE TRÊS PONTAS - MG

Abstract

Flexibility is a physical quality responsible for the voluntary execution of a movement of maximum angular amplitude, by a joint or set of joints. within morphological limits, without risk of causing injury. This study performed an analysis of flexibility in girls relating to menarche or not and flexibility in relation to physical activity related to flexibility. The aim of this study was to analyze the possible difference in the level of flexibility in pre- and post-pubertal girls. The methodology used was a field research with a sample of 70 girls aged between 11 and 15 years old from a state public school in the city of Três Pontas, MG. Flexibility was assessed through the sit and reach test, using the Wells bench. It can be concluded from this study that menarche did not influence the level of flexibility. What influenced the level of flexibility of girls with menarche or not was the practice of some physical activity related to flexibility, where those who practice showed a higher level of flexibility.