Effective use of warm-up and cool down

Question 1

a training session should consist of…

Answer 1

warm up - prepare the body for work
main activity/session
cool down - return body to resting rate

Question 2

Stage 1 of warm up

Answer 2

pulse raiser or gentle jogging

Question 3

stage 2 of warm up

Answer 3

stretches, exercises carried out thoroughly

Question 4

stage 3 of warm up

Answer 4

sports specific drills or exercise specific drills

Question 5

reasons for warm up

Answer 5

prevents injury
prepares mind
increase core temperature

Question 6

first part of cool down

Answer 6

gentle aerobic work

Question 7

second part of cool down

Answer 7

gentle stretching

Question 8

purpose of cool down

Answer 8

allows body to recover
prevents DOMS
Removes lactic acid