Health Related Physical Fitness . Passive flexibility: When the movement around the joint is done with external help, then this type of flexibility is termed as passive flexibility. Help may be taken from another person. .
Active flexibility: When the movement around the joints is done without the external help, then this type of flexibility is termed as active flexibility. Further, active flexibility is sub divided into two parts — static and dynamic flexibility. Fig. .
: Static flexibility a) Static: When the individual is executing movement around his joints in sitting or standing position, then it is called static flexibility. b) Dynamic: When the individual is executing movement around his joints while moving, then it is called dynamic flexibility. Fig. .
: Dynamic flexibility Activity . Try to stretch your muscles with and without help and see the difference. -