Preparation And Training - Warm Up And Cool Downs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 stages of a warm up?
A
1) Cardiovascular exercise phase
2) Stretching phase
3) Skills specific practice phase
2
Q
What is static stretching?
A
Stretching while not moving.
3
Q
What are the two types of static stretches?
A
Active static stretching
Passive static stretching
4
Q
Define ballistic stretching.
A
Performing a stretch with swinging or bouncing movements to push a body part even further.
5
Q
4 physiological benefits of a warm up.
A
- Reduces the possibility of injury
- It supplies the heart with an adequate amount of blood
- Increases your HR closer to your working heart rate
- Allows oxygen to dissociate from haemoglobin much easier
6
Q
What does a cool down consist of?
A
Forms of light exercise to keep HR elevated.
7
Q
When does a cool down occur?
A
After exercise.
8
Q
3 physiological benefits of a cool down.
A
- Maintains venous return
- Removes lactic acid
- Reduces HR and body temperature
