Soc 7.1 - Warm Up And Cool Down

Question 1

Phases of a warm up

Answer 1

Cardiovascular
Stretching
Sport specific

Question 2

Cardiovascular phase

Answer 2

Gradually raises the heart rate towards the “working heart rate”
This part of the warm-up usually takes between 10-15mins depending on the person and the activity

Question 3

Stretching phase

Answer 3

Static = Easy, on the spot stretches without straining 
Dynamic = stretches that use movements specific to a sport, gradually increasing your reach and speed

Question 4

Sport-specific phase

Answer 4

This is to practice skills of the activity such as ; sprint starts, practice throws. Eg; bowling, batting and catching for cricketers

Question 5

Cool-Down phase

Answer 5

Return the heart rate gradually to its resting level. This followed by 10-15mins of stretching. Static stretching are preferred in a cool-down