SOC 8:

Question 1

What is a PARQ?

Answer 1

A Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire or a self screening tool that can be used by anyone who is planning to start an exercise or training routine

Question 2

When would you use a PAR-Q?

Answer 2

When planning to start an exercise or training plan / routine

Question 3

Why do we perform a warm up?

Answer 3

Prepare muscles
Prepare joints
Prepare mind
Reduce risk of injury
Prepare ligament
Prepare the cardiovascular system

Question 4

What are the three stages of a warm up?

Answer 4

1.Cardiovascular
2.Stretching ( static and dynamic )
3.Sports specific

Question 5

What do we do in the cardiovascular phase of a warm up?

Answer 5

To gradually raise the heart rate towards the working heart rate

Question 6

What do we do in the stretching phase of the warm up?

Answer 6

Static : on the spot stretching without straining
Dynamic: stretches that are movement specific to a sport, gradually increasing your reach and speed

Question 7

Why is the sport specific phase of our warm up important?

Answer 7

To match an in-game situation and to practice the skills of the activity you are going to perform

Question 8

What are the two phases to a cooldown?

Answer 8

1. A light jog or another physical cardiovascular activity ( cardiovascular phase ) but aiming to gradually decrease our heart rate to our resting level ( 5-10 mins )
2. 10-15 minutes of stretching, hold for 30-35 secs

Question 9

What makes a goal SMART?

Answer 9

Specificity
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound

Question 10

Why do we set SMART goals?

Answer 10

To motivate performers and to help performers to achieve their optimum performance
If a goal is too easy or too hard, it can demotivate the performer