3.1.3.5 Use of warm-up and cool-down

Question 1

4 main components of warm-up

Answer 1

Pulse-raising activity
Stretching and mobility
Sport specific activities
Mental preperation

Question 2

3 main components of cool-down

Answer 2

maintain elevated breathing and heart rate
Gradual reduction in intensity
Stretching

Question 3

Benefits of warming up

Answer 3

Body temp up
ROM up
Slow increase in effort to full pace
Psychological preparation
Practice specific skills
Injury prevention

Question 4

Beenfits of cooling down

Answer 4

Allows body to recover
Removal of lactic acid and waste products
Prevent DOMS